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Entertainment & Culture

Alex Brooker: disabled journalist, comedian and co-host on The Last Leg

20/03/2024

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We speak to disabled TV presenter, journalist and comedian Alex Brooker. He is best known for being co-host on the…

Entertainment & Culture

80% of disabled people have experienced accessibility issues with online streaming services

24/06/2020

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A survey conducted by Scope has found 80% of disabled people have experienced accessibility issues with online streaming services.

Work & Education

11% of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions

02/09/2019

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A poll reveals a majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to a senior position. Find out…

Entertainment & Culture

Once upon a time: children’s books need disabled heroes

10/05/2012

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Alexandra Strick talks to Disability Horizons about her work to make children’s books more inclusive and accessible. When I was…

Lifestyle

Conquering Ben Nevis in a wheelchair

05/03/2012

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New Disability Horizons contributor, Mark Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, tells us about his mammoth journey climbing the 1,344 metres…

News

On the edge: an uncertain future

10/04/2011

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The current economic situation has created uncertain times for disabled people in the UK. Jamie Robertson from Scope, one of…

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