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It’s 2020, why are disabled people still being shut out of TV? Despite a few notable examples of representation – Liz Carr as Clarissa in Silent Witness and, more recently, George Robinson playing the first disabled character in hit Netflix show Sex Education, we are still overwhelmingly absent from our screens and public life in general.

It’s a difficult time out there, and for some of our young people with additional needs, even more confusing. Beyond Words are great books without text or complex language, and they have swiftly produced a book about the Corona virus, Corvid-19 funded by DHSC. Here is a link that will get you to the current black and white version whilst they work on the final colour version. t

Disability Horizons is looking for more disabled bloggers and social media influencers to work with them, to share their posts and be involved in projects with companies and organisations to raise awareness and promote inclusion. To find out more email: editor@disabilityhorizons.com

The UK’s top accessible venues to visit in 2020! Eight accessible venues from across the UK have received recognition from the disabled access charity Euan’s Guide for their outstanding welcome for disabled visitors.

What does the emergency Coronavirus bill mean for disabled children? Contact has made an initial assessment of what it means for families.