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Ellie Simmonds on finding her birth mother: ‘During this journey I cried so much’
After retiring from swimming, the Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds, began researching her origins. This led her to her birth family – and to uncover the shocking difficulties facing other disabled children.
Paula McGowan: We need mandatory autism and learning disability training in education settings to change culture, hearts, and minds
Few of us will be unaware of the scandal of young disabled people being abused, mistreated, or neglected in residential health and education settings. One of the most notable cases was autistic teenager Oliver McGowan, who died as a result of inappropriate and inadequate care for a seizure condition.
Philippa Stobbs awarded OBE in Kings Honours List
On Saturday 17 June 2023, Philippa Stobbs was awarded an OBE in the Kings Birthday Honours List, in recognition of her outstanding contributions championing special educational needs (SEN) and disability rights for children and young people.
Wonders of the World I Can’t See review – Chris McCausland makes a rare travel show worth tuning in for
The blind comedian, Chris McCausland, pairs up with comics like Harry Hill to work out if the tourist trail can offer any pleasures to those who can’t see the big attractions – or the point of going anywhere.
Report set to amplify experiences of Black disabled people in music industry
A new report has provided the first step towards amplifying the experiences of “unseen” and “unheard” Black disabled people who experience widespread discrimination in the UK music industry. It highlights the intersectional barriers that Black disabled music creators and professionals face every day.
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