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DIANA ELIZABETH JORDAN – AN ACTRESS WHO’S THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF RESILIENCE!

On October 15, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Diana Elizabeth Jordan – Actor, Speaker, Artist Educator and Artivist Diana Elizabeth Jordan is a living example of resiliency. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (which mildly affects her speech and gait) around age two, she grew …

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TOMORROW IS WHITE CANE DAY IN THE US

On October 14, 2018 By Disability Talk In Sylvia Mac, Featured

By Penny Melville-Brown I bought my latest cane from San Francisco’s LightHouse organisation that supports visually impaired people. I specially chose a strong but collapsible version to be my “back-up” cane as I embarked upon a cooking …

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ESTHER McVEY SAYS SOME FAMILIES WILL BE WORSE OFF UNDER UNIVERSAL CREDIT

On October 13, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

In a speech that seemed to contradict Prime Minister Theresa May Esther McVey told the BBC that some people will lose money. She stated,” I’ve made tough decisions. Some people will be worse off. Under …

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DISSERTATION RESEARCH – HELPING KATE

On October 12, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Kate Yellowees is a University student at the University of Glasgow and would like your help. She is a 4th year student studying for her honours degree in Geography. University of Glasgow Kate has asked …

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‘MOVING UP’ TO HOST NEXT EMPLOYMENT WEEKEND

On October 11, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

As part of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s work experience project, Moving Up, Trailblazers are hosting another Employability Weekend. The fully funded weekend conference will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of November 2018. Free rooms …

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ACCESSIBLE TOURISM – MOVING FORWARD WITH MARTYN SIBLEY

On October 10, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, Sylvia Mac

By Martyn Sibley After meeting Rita and Daniela Duarte (Portugal 4All Senses) in Lisbon it felt like Kasia (my wife) and I had known them forever. After the airport welcome, we headed to the wheelchair …

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PRO-ACTIVE WARRIORS – (EVEN ON A SUNDAY!)

On October 9, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

By Dawn Grabowski How I spent my Sunday? Hint: it was NOT my average Sunday by any means. Usually I’m sleeping in, or listening to a horoscope and meditation, spending several hours in my pyjamas. …

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THE CASE FOR SCRAPPING PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

On October 8, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Research by the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) has found that scrapping prescription charges for people with two long-term conditions – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulceratve Colitis) and Parkinson’s would save the NHS …

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‘JAW-DROPPING’ PROFITS FROM ASSESSING DISABLED PEOPLE

On October 6, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

An American contractor has been accused of making “jaw-dropping” profits from controversial tests that assess whether people should receive disability benefits. The firm in question is ‘Centre for Health and Disability Assessments’ which is a …

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A GREAT START TO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

On October 4, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

And not only a great start to the US inspired ‘Employment Awareness Month’ but look closely at the photos .. our #ALLin Badges are on show for the very first time! In America (and we should …

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