Life, Love, Death & Disability in Russia
What life is like as a wheelchair user in Russia.
Untrained blind student lands starring role in Netflix second world war epic
Disability rights groups applaud casting of Aria Mia Loberti in All the Light We Cannot See Thousands of hopefuls auditioned for the lead role of a blind character in an…
Suffering has become normalised in Britain. We can do better than this | Frances Ryan
Dehumanisation of marginalised groups is now part of political discourse, but there are ways to restore compassion to society Look at British politics in recent years and one thing stands…
City’s focus on clearing streets over sidewalks frustrating for Winnipeggers with mobility issues – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Weather City’s focus on clearing streets over sidewalks frustrating for Winnipeggers with mobility issues By Sam Thompson Global News Posted November 15, 2021 12:15 pm Updated November 15, 2021 8:04…
Judge issues protest warning as Paralympian jailed for plane stunt
Disruptive protesters will face serious consequences, says judge in sentencing Extinction Rebellion activist A British Paralympic gold medallist has been jailed for a year for glueing himself to the roof…
Disabled Afghans in special jeopardy, warns exiled campaigner
World leaders must act to protect disabled Afghans who are in immediate danger under Taliban rule, a prominent blind human rights activist has urged after being evacuated to the UK.…
Euro 2020: Met chief denies policing of final failed as disabled fans tell of terror
A London police chief has revealed that Sunday’s Euro 2020 final could have been abandoned after ticketless fans “overwhelmed” perimeter security at Wembley stadium. Jane Connors, deputy assistant commissioner of…
It’s a pity not everyone can access the memorial to a struggle for equality
Peterloo protest In Manchester, a case of good intentions gone awry. A memorial was built to the Peterloo massacre of 1819, in which protesters for parliamentary reform were killed by…
During Covid, to be 'vulnerable’ is to be told your life doesn't matter | Frances Ryan
The tragic death toll was all too predictable, in a system that decided old and disabled people weren’t worth keeping safe “Who do we not save?” In marker pen brainstormed…
Disabled People Fear Being Left Behind as U.K. Culture Venues Reopen
Arts|Disabled People Fear Being Left Behind as U.K. Culture Venues Reopen https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/arts/disabled-access-theater-museums.html Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Disabled People Fear Being Left…