July is Disability Pride Month and we suggest 9 in-person and virtual events you can enjoy across the UK in 2023.
Netflix Awards Funding For New Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee
Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.
BBC Will Be Streaming Performances At Glastonbury Festival With British Sign Language
BBC iPlayer will have live Glastonbury Festival performances on the Pyramid Stage with British Sign Language.
Mencap ‘Myth Busters’ Smash Preconceptions About Learning Disability With Guinness World Record Attempts
To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, Mencap has announced that two ‘Myth Busters’ – Heidi Crowter and Harvey Price – have been smashing preconceptions about learning disability with Guinness World Record attempts.
Disability Attitudes We Face In Society
Many disabled people face discriminatory, ableist and patronising attitudes and comments almost on a daily basis. It can affect their confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. Here, we share Emma Purcell’s radio documentary on disability attitudes.
Why (On Earth) Call It Crip Life™?
You are most likely thinking why on earth we chose the name “Crip Life™” for our online publication. We shall now explain in more detail.