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TECHNOLOGY AND ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE by Martyn Sibley

On September 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley, Featured, Guest Commentators

“I’m a terrible drawer and painter. Only recently my niece asked me to sketch a horse. I went all out. This was going to be the best horse. Ever. I steadied myself. Positioned the paper. …

BAKING BLIND GOING GLOBAL

On September 18, 2017 By Disability Talk In Guest Commentators, Featured, Penny

Our ‘blogger’ and international prize winner, Penny Melville-Brown from Hampshire, will be travelling over coming months in the USA, Costa Rica, China, Australia, Malawi and Europe. Having been selected from over 200 candidates from 27 …

ACTIVE FOR LIFE ON NATIONAL FITNESS DAY

On September 14, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Barry Horne

This ‘blog’ has been contributed by Barry Horne who is the Chief Executive of English Federation of Disability Sport. “The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is a passionate advocate for activity and the many benefits it brings …

WHY SCHOOL LET ME DOWN

On September 13, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Rebecca Dann

My name is Rebecca Dann and last year I won Disability Talk’s A World Of Unfairness” photographic competition. And my prize was presented to me by Professor Stephen Hawking. When I was 12 I believe, I took …

WE ALL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS

On August 31, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Dianne French

Diane French is the Director of Operations and Business Development for Fitzroy Support – a National learning disability provider. “I was delighted to be invited to contribute to Disability Talk. I’ve worked in Health and …

VISUALISING DREAMS THAT COME TRUE (By Martyn Sibley)

On August 30, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Martyn Sibley

I really enjoyed my job in London. However, over those 5 years I’d have some of ‘those days’. You know the ones. Where you’re a bit tired, fed up, and want to be somewhere else. …

EILEEN GRUBBA – BIOGRAPHY

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Eileen Grubba

Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood actress who contributes to the DISABILITY TALK website. She was born into a family of eight children in Anchorage, Alaska but spent most of her childhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As …

WRNS 100 – the war pensioners

On August 21, 2017 By Disability Talk In Penny, Guest Commentators

Amidst all the hoop-la of this centenary year celebrating 100 years since the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, I wanted to honour and pay tribute to all the women whose lives have …

I AM TITANIUM

On August 3, 2017 By Disability Talk In Martyn Sibley, Featured

As part of the Slater and Gordon #HospitalHelpingHand campaign, I want to share with you all some hints and tips on visiting a friend or family member in hospital. As you’ll see through my story …

Who Benefits?

On July 30, 2017 By Disability Talk In Alex Hynds, Featured

My name is Alex (the female variety) and I’m having a mid-life crisis. I’m not about to rush out the door to buy a convertible sports car but according to an article in the Telegraph …