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WORRIED BY MEMORY PROBLEMS?
From the Alzheimer's Society
Worried by memory problems?
"Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if memory problems are affecting everyday life, it's important to...
LADY FUCHSIA: WANTING TO PERFORM BUT FIGHTING PREJUDICE
This is the story of Fuchsia Samantha Carter .. known as Lady Fuchsia
"I've always loved to perform. When I was between the ages of...
INCLUSION MATTERS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EILEEN GRUBBA
INCLUSION MATTERS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EILEEN GRUBBA
Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood Actress best known for her 'edgy' guest roles in shows such as Sons of...
JACK CARROLL: EATEN BY LIONS
Jack Carroll is a comedian, writer and actor and is probably best remembered as runner up in 2013 on Britain's Got Talent. Born in...
A BIOGRAPHY OF VINCE STASKEL: BORN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY – AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN
Vince Staskel - In his own words
"Growing up in the 1950-60s there was no ADA or very much anything physically accessible available to me....
CONVERSATIONS WITH TANNI GREY-THOMPSON
An interview with Tanni Grey-Thompson by Martin Sibley
"It's not everyday that I get to meet someone working in the House of Lords. It's also not every...
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DISCLOSING DISABILITY-JOB APPLICATIONS
By 'Access for Workplaces'
Applying for jobs can be a laborious process, especially as a disabled person. Many disabled people deliberate whether to disclose their...
WORRIED BY MEMORY PROBLEMS?
From the Alzheimer's Society
Worried by memory problems?
"Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if memory problems are affecting everyday life, it's important to...
HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BOOST THEIR CAREERS
By Patrick Young from America
"Individuals with disabilities such as impaired vision or motor skills face unique challenges in the workforce. This can make finding...
PLEASE DON’T DIE OF FORGETFULNESS
Tina Weaver is the Chief Executive of the charity 'Wellbeing Of Women'. It is dedicated to improving the health of women and babies, to...
PROMOTING DISABLED PEOPLE
We recently posted an article titled 'Fashion And The Disabled Girl' which has prompted many of our site visitors to tell us how little...
LET’S CONGRATULATE THE NATIONAL THEATRE & SPOTLIGHT
Long overdue but at last a breakthrough! The National Theatre together with Spotlight have compiled a database of Actors with disabilities.
We know from our own American correspondent, Hollywood...
DISABILITY IS THE ONE DISCRIMINATION WE ALL SEEM TO IGNORE AND...
Disability Talk has received kind permission from Saira Khan, Steve Wood and the Sunday Mirror to reproduce the following article.
Saira Khan admits she rarely encounters disability and wants to change...
THE BODYKIND FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL OF BODY ACCEPTANCE - 13-15 OCTOBER .. TOTNES
Bodykind, who are hosting the festival, are a grassroots, non-profit, whole community event organisers, with the aim...
WORLD CHANGERS: OUR ACADEMY LAUNCH
By Martyn Sibley
"My mission to create a fully inclusive world drives everything I do. One of the hurdles I have had to overcome is not getting stagnant in life. Both personally and professionally. It's...
WINTER TRANSITION AND NEXT GLOBAL ADVENTURE
By Martyn Sibley
"October and November have passed in a flash! I always fall in to the trap of freaking out on why I'm feeling tired, and a little lower mood in autumn. Then I...
INCLUSION REVOLUTION
By Martyn Sibley
"The brilliant founder of #themarketingmeetup Joe Glover invited me to speak in Cambridge. I have always been passionate for marketing. I'm a good communicator (talk lots!), studied my masters in it, and...
ASKING QUESTIONS
By Martyn Sibley
"In our efforts to change the world, spearheaded by these posts (obviously!), we've covered a lot of ground."
"Topics like getting clarity, not burning out, sharing your experiences, connecting with or even building...
