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Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage
Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener
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3 Years Of Crip Life™: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist
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Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
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BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee
Wheelchair racers, including David Weir, sprint toward the finish line on a marathon course, leaning forward in racing chairs as spectators watch behind barriers.
6 Elite British Wheelchair Racers Set To Compete At The 2026 London Marathon
Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
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Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
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6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Crip Life

Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage

Sahera Khan is a Deaf actress, writer and filmmaker from East London whose work spans theatre, television, film and digital storytelling. In this interview, she discusses her creative journey, the importance of representation and accessibility, and how her Deaf and Muslim identity shapes the stories she chooses to tell through performance and British Sign Language.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

10 Must-See Edinburgh Festival Fringe Shows Spotlighting Disability And Neurodiversity

Discover ten must-see Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows spotlighting disability and neurodiversity, blending honesty, humour, and originality in theatre, comedy, and dance.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

GDIF 2025: An Award-Winning Accessible Festival Returns With A Free Outdoor Programme

Discover how GDIF 2025 is leading the way as an accessible festival, celebrating 30 years of inclusive outdoor theatre, dance, and circus across South East London—with a free, award-winning programme for all.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Ailís Ní Ríain: Deaf Composer, Visionary Artist And Advocate For Change

Explore the remarkable career of Ailís Ní Ríain, an Irish deaf composer and writer, as she shares insights on her new work Holocene, her interdisciplinary artistic practice, and her powerful advocacy for disability inclusion in the arts.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Disability Arts Online Launches dis_place: A Game-Changer For Accessible Digital Exhibitions

Disability Arts Online launches dis_place, a groundbreaking digital gallery led by disabled curator Nathalie Boobis, showcasing accessible exhibitions by D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists.