Leonard Cheshire looks at why choice and control for disabled people in social care is so important, and why it could benefit everyone, not just disabled people.
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Our writer Raya, who can’t wear a face mask because of a respiratory condition, looks at the backlash disabled people have faced over the face mask exemptions.
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Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy, has found that a soft food diet works perfectly for him. But he’s had to fight for it. Find out why it’s great for Simon and how it could work for you too.
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Blogger Holly, who is registered blind, has come across lots of preconceived notions about visual impairments and blindness, so here she bust 8 myths.
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This is an updated post from our archives. Photographer Claire Gilliam shares her 15-year journey of using self-portraiture to explore and accept her disabled body, challenging societal norms of beauty and normality. Exploring Disability Representation in Contemporary Photography In recent years, the portrayal of disability in photography has evolved, with artists using the medium to …
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Like anyone else with a disability, deaf people are the same as everyone else. Here, we bust 6 misconceptions about dating someone deaf. See how many of them you recognise!
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This weekend the UK celebrated Mother’s Day, that time of year when motherhood is celebrated and gifts, flowers and special gestures are presented to mothers. But motherhood isn’t easy, especially if you have a disabled child. Should mothers who give up their disabled child be blamed? Raya Al-Jadir explores… I have read many articles, reports …
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Hannah, a blogger with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, uses blogging to raise awareness of what it’s like living with an acquired disability.
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Online dating keeps growing like a blossoming garden, with folks jumping online aiming to find their perfect match. Yet, amidst such a vast ocean of potential mates, standing out feels like a tricky puzzle. David Miller from DisabilityMatch.co.uk shares his secret recipe for crafting the ultimate online dating profile. With a sprinkle of genuine charm …
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Blind blogger Holly shares 4 ways you can make Christmas more inclusive for blind and visually impaired people.
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