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'I'd swap eyes with my son if I could' Footy legend Michael Owen talks about coming to terms with his son James's sight loss and the parental guilt that went with it Listen to the full interview:

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Rosie Jones reveals, with brutal honesty, some of the the abuse she faces as a female, disabled, comedian

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Watch this wheelchair backflip by 13-year-old Lily Rice - she's just become the first female in Europe to complete one.

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Online bullies called Lizzie the "world's ugliest woman". Find out what she did about it http://t.co/4o9BQSwpgA http://t.co/Rw4Prip1Oz

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‘I’m anxious about big and little things, but depression is completely different.’ BBC News icon @thehuwedwards discusses all things mental health with @foxnikkifox Listen now:

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George has autism and other health conditions - but his love of skiing is helping him take on the outside world ⛷❤️

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"Looking back, I realised how much harder it was" Rose Ayling-Ellis explores how being deaf impacted her childhood in a new BBC documentary, out tonight, and chats to @FoxNikkiFox about her time on Strictly and Eastenders Listen now:

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The first lady hasn't even left the White House yet - but some Americans already want her back in 2020

US Election 2016: Michelle Obama in 2020?

The first lady's fans are urging her to run, even though she's said she has no plans to try to return to the White House

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"They’re going to exclude me from travelling like everybody else does... it’s totally and utterly wrong" Sarah Leadbetter is taking legal action over plans to close railway ticket offices across England She says disabled people would be hit hardest

BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, The sea shanty star and anxiety attacks

The Wellerman singer and TikTok phenomenon, Nathan Evans, opens up on Access All's podcast

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In pictures: Exposing the most difficult feelings #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Ever heard of the phrase “ADHD tax”? Rach explains how her impulsivity often leads her to spending more money on random items, compared to the average person Listen to the show:

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Haben Girma -the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School- joins us for a Q&A on Facebook in 2hrs

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We can announce today that Britain's Got Talent winner @LostVoiceGuy will be hosting our Storytelling Live event at @edfringe ! Follow the link to find out more about how to enter:

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This is 19-year-old rapper Kitch. He has a stutter when he talks, but it normally disappears when he's performing. Watch what happens as he prepares to face his biggest audience yet.

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Morrisons introduces 'quiet hour' for autistic shoppers

Morrisons 'quiet hour' for autistic shopping introduced

Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00.

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Looks don't matter in this beauty pageant for women with disabilities -

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I rarely have these moments but ... please please don't use the phrase 'the blind' to describe blind people. Semantically it's too close to phrases like 'the posessed' and it's so darn dehumanising. They're people who can't see, they lost a sense, not their humanity. Ta.

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'Have you tried drinking more milk?’ Ever been offered useless and unwanted advice about your disability or health condition? You’ve been ablesplained! @FoxNikkiFox and @emmajtracey have lots to say on the annoying younger brother of mansplaining ☟

BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, ‘You’ve been ablesplained!’

Get to know the annoying younger brother of mansplaining

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‘I get you’re transgender, but what’s up with your face?’ @stefsanjati tells us more

'I get you're transgender, but what's up with your face?'

Growing up and working out who you are is hard at the best of times, but what if you didn’t look like everyone else too?

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The Twitter campaign #WhereIsTheInterpreter ? has now developed into a legal case. Deaf campaigners have started legal proceedings against the government over a lack of sign language interpreters at its daily coronavirus briefings

Coronavirus: Lack of sign language interpreters leads to legal case against government

The lack of sign language interpreters at the UK government's daily coronavirus press briefings has morphed from Twitter campaign to legal proceedings.

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Violinist uses brain waves to play 29 years after accident

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Exclusive! Clarissa may have left #SilentWitness but actress @thelizcarr has landed her first Hollywood movie role – hear her interview with @bbcouch

BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Liz Carr: Silent Witness star reveals...

Liz talks about her first big budget Hollywood movie, grief and representation

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"We can't encourage the next generation to use the R-word ever, ever again" On this week's episode we discuss the R-slur in the light of Rosie Jones' documentary We speak to Harry who has a learning disability, about why this word is so harmful

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The Paralympian on being adopted as a baby

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The family who built a cafe just for their autistic son http://t.co/R2aV9OqYKb http://t.co/RZaFKqrfGa

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Meet Doug Paulley. He took the government to court over the National Disability Strategy and is currently mulling legal action to halt railway ticket office closures. But who is he? Listen to our latest episode here:

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Should only disabled actors play disabled roles? http://t.co/tX9rLhzYU6 http://t.co/vOii0fPLav

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We're having a big refresh! Ouch has been on @BBC for two decades and we are so grateful for your support over the years. Thank you. From today we are @BBCAccessAll and we are so excited for you to listen to our disability news podcast, presented every Friday by @FoxNikkiFox

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Can blind people see in their dreams? http://t.co/6hDfGP0Kut http://t.co/V6MEbQ4dGp

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The unexpected impact of the heatwave on blind people #BBCAccessAll host @emmajtracey shares how the high temperatures affect her echolocation Hear more on BBC Sounds

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BBC News launches £1M scheme for journalists with disabilities in #DisabilityWorks week

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"My worry is I'll end up in a care home" Disabled residents in Bristol fear proposed changes to care could see them moved to care homes

Bristol care proposals: Disabled people fear losing right to live at home

Disabled residents in Bristol fear proposed changes to care could see them moved to care homes.

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"You push off with so much as one finger and you're floating" Meet Mary and Sina - two members of Mission: AstroAccess the first disabled crew to go on a zero-gravity flight

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - 'It was magical' - the first disabled crew to fly...

Meet the first disabled crew to fly in zero-gravity

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"Empowering". Disabled beauty writers explain what make-up and fashion means to them

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“My worry is my care will be cut and I will end up in a care home” Bristol City Council is consulting on care plans which includes providing residential care rather than at-home care if “better value” Disabled residents say they fear what could happen

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Bristol City Council consults on ending independent living for some disabled people

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Disabled people in their 20s, 50s and 70s join @FoxNikkiFox to recall the fight to get the Disability Discrimination act passed, discuss the affect Coronavirus has had on disability rights and look forward to what the future might hold.

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"As a wheelchair-user, I would not be able to get into a rubber dinghy to be evacuated": There are more than one billion disabled people on the planet. To mark COP26, BBC Ouch looks at how climate change affects disabled people around the world.

Climate change: Why are disabled people so affected by the climate crisis?

Disabled people are among those worst affected by emergencies, including climate crises - but why?

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"I hoped if people shared my post, it will help people far and wide." A blind woman's campaign for people to remove overhanging bushes from pavements has been shared thousands of times on social media.

Blind campaigner's foliage request goes viral

Ella Sparrow, who is blind, says overhanging trees on pavements leave her disoriented.

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'It's unbelievably hard when you can see your family but not touch them' Mark helped found the Forgotten 500,000 which represents people in the UK who are still shielding They want Evusheld, an anti-viral medication, to become available on the NHS

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What's it like to float in zero-gravity if you're blind? How easy is it to put a prosthetic leg on when you're weightless? Meet the team from Mission: AstroAccess to find out

'It was magical' - meet the first disabled crew to fly in zero-gravity

The disabled crew making space travel more inclusive for everyone.

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The autistic man who can see a city and immediately draw it http://t.co/8ag2FS0Lqc http://t.co/iSnGGosqWW

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Don't mind us, just trying out a few of the new #Disability themed emojis... 🦮 👩‍🦼 🧏 👈

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A man turned his scooter into a Cola-Cola truck. Have you ever "pimped" your mobility aid? http://t.co/RMnlOuOHua http://t.co/YOBCRSNGjN

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7 things that you might think are true about autistic people… This #WorldAutismAwarenessDay , listen to the first episode of the new series of 1800 Seconds on Autism, with @robyn_steward and @JamieKnight , on BBC Sounds 🎧

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Line of Duty star Tommy Jessop thinks it's "about time" there was a "superhero with Down syndrome" Not one to shy away from a challenge, Tommy decided to write his own movie script and pitch it to Hollywood? Find out what happened in Tinseltown...

Tommy Jessop: Line of Duty star tackles Hollywood with his own script

Line of Duty Actor Tommy Jessop takes his script to Hollywood in bid to get leading roles.

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How the computer game Minecraft can help people with autism http://t.co/1qmIhYHsKx http://t.co/GfXTB5wggD

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A UN special adviser asks the UK to respond to claims that “reforms within social welfare benefits are premised on a notion that disabled people are undeserving and defrauding the system”

Labour: UN row shows 'UK not taking disabled seriously'

UN hearing on UK's breaches of international disabilities treaty leads to criticism of government.

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Registered blind, she relies on her guide, @BrettWild , to talk her down the mountain slopes, as they hit speeds of 115km/h (71mph). They are a team – and today is their biggest triumph so far.

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"I want to make sure this doesn't happen to other disabled students." Daniel Swain, 19, who is blind, left the University of Sheffield a month after starting because of failings which he said meant his learning was inaccessible:

University of Sheffield apologises to blind student over lack of support

Daniel Swain says his time at the University of Sheffield made him feel his future had "evaporated".

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Tammy is joining us in an hour for a Q&A. Head to our Facebook page to ask her questions

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New podcast alert! Meet disabled Israeli musicians The Shalva Band. They pulled out of the Eurovision Song Contest but will still perform during tonight’s televised semi-final. Watch them tonight with @bbceurovision

The rising stars of Eurovision who pulled out of the final

The Shalva Band, a group of eight disabled musicians from Israel, were set to perform at Eurovision for their country, then they pulled out.

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It's #PurpleTuesday next week, to highlight the issues surrounding shopping with a disability. @BBCNews and @johnycassidy are keen to talk to someone about what retailers should be doing to get more of the £249bn, disabled people spend every year. Interested? Get in touch!

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Who in the Whoniverse is Ruth Madeley? Is the new Tardis accessible? Disabled Doctor Who super-fan Tharries fishes for info on the latest Access All podcast 👇

BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Who in the Whoniverse is Ruth Madeley?

The actor on her adventures through space and time, in a wheelchair.

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“I don’t have a snorkel so I can’t just wheel down the street and hope I get somewhere” Extraordinary! Or is it??? Wheelchair-user Mik Scarlet lives in a flat on a hill to protect himself against future climate change floods.

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"Without a job, money was a problem and we had trouble getting provisions for food." Swaminathan was the breadwinner for his family-of-five, but when Covid hit India he lost his job. Read about the disabled families fighting for their livelihoods

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From 'icebergs' to 'mallet days' of pain - @FrankRGardner exposes the nitty gritty of disability 16 years after he was shot in Saudi Arabia.

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The new blog documenting the aspirations and abilities of people with brain injuries http://t.co/oW5UuHQH9T http://t.co/LdlJtFS730

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"Clear proof that the fight for disability rights is far from over:" Actress Ruth Madeley has revealed a taxi driver took her wheelchair away following an argument after refusing to drive her to an accessible entrance

Ruth Madeley: Actress says taxi driver took her wheelchair away

The Bafta-nominated Ruth Madeley says the driver also refused to take her to an accessible entrance.

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If you're blind or visually impaired, flat touchscreen card readers in shops can be a barrier to paying independently With no physical buttons, was the business able to make them accessible, and how? Tell us your stories here, or by email accessall @bbc .co.uk

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Why schoolgirl Tegan made a cartoon about her disability http://t.co/9eCgg644Qa http://t.co/XacLTAtjco

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"These proposed changes will cut people off from their communities, all in the service of a spreadsheet" Disabled people in Bristol may not get the choice to live independently and Mikey at Disability Rights UK is concerned.

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Dyspraxic comedian, Dan Tiernan may have won the BBC Best New Comedy Award and been crowned British Comedian of the Year, but don't expect him to drive to his own gigs…

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‘I have ADHD, I’m forgetful’ Rach has come up with a solution to make sure she no longer misplaces important everyday items like her wallet and keys… Listen to the show:

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How a mum persuaded toy stores to reserve time for autistic children this Christmas http://t.co/s0DWLomWGv http://t.co/5WIWfR2vZ5

Autism-friendly event goes national

A mother's campaign has led to a big toy chain having autism-friendly shopping sessions this Christmas.

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Our friend and colleague, Damon describes the discrimination he and so many other assistance dog owners face taking taxis and mini-cabs #Disability Check out the #video with #audiodescription , below

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Imagine hurtling down ski slopes at breakneck speed – when you can’t see where you’re going. This is how @knight_millie came back from a confidence-shattering crash to realise her Paralympic dream and win @ParalympicsGB ’s first medal in Pyongchang. #Paralympics

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This is an extraordinary story of friendship and support. Carer Caroline told her bosses that she would move in with her client Shannon, who has Down's Syndrome while she recovered from coronavirus. And they haven’t stopped laughing.

How my carer saved me during lockdown

When Shannon fell ill with coronavirus, her carer Caroline took matters into her own hands.

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Have you ever heard of Disabled Students' Allowances? 60% of eligible students never have, and yet it provides money for many access requirements to make student life that bit easier. Why's the uptake so low? Phoebe, Rose Ann and Matthew give an insight

Disabled Students' Allowances: Over half of eligible students miss out

Only 40% of eligible students have heard of Disabled Students' Allowances which could help them through university

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Dogs in uniform: A photo guide to the pooches who help disabled people http://t.co/Fd0LfN4OUE http://t.co/PYan42ff6x

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Why did a filmed chat in sign language between a mum and her toddler go viral? http://t.co/kwbK8aRn61 http://t.co/O5eVezmK1U

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This is amazing!

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A father has described the "huge impact" of losing respite care for his young daughter who has complex special needs.

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The 103-year-old caring for her terminally ill son

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⚡️ “Skiing blind – from a 70mph crash to a #Paralympics podium”

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The CIA is recruiting people with disabilities in order to build a diverse agency http://t.co/BHEh3dxPFD http://t.co/QQ53eYDBcZ

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The country where disabled people are beaten and chained http://t.co/tweEaiz0Of http://t.co/JdaU3KoKBg

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Invictus Games 2017: How Prince Harry's event helps recovery from the battlefield

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A deaf woman has won a legal fight against the government over a lack of British Sign Language interpreters at Covid briefings in England. Ruling in Ms Rowley's favour, a judge said that a lack of interpreters at two briefings constituted discrimination.

Covid: Deaf woman wins claim over lack of sign language at briefings

A lack of sign language at two government briefings was discriminatory, a High Court judge finds.

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First ladies: The deaf women in Obama's White House

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"Your life is considered to have less value" After the Grenfell Tower fire, recommendations were made to create personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) for disabled people living in high-rise buildings So why haven't they been put in place?

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"I always look for the green man, but there isn't a green man and I find it difficult to cross the road because it's not very safe." A teenager with cerebral palsy and her mum have campaigned for 10 years for a crossing to be installed near their home.

Cardiff mum's fight for disabled daughter to cross road safely

Immy has cerebral palsy and struggles to safely cross the busy road new her home in her wheelchair.

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‘Have you tried changing your diet to help with your muscles?’ Ever been offered useless and unwanted advice about your disability or health condition? You’ve been ablesplained! Meet the annoying younger brother of mansplaining in our latest episode:

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100 years ago blind and partially sighted people marched on London to demand equality. So how is the centenary of this landmark mass protest being marked in lockdown? #BlindMarch

‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

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The people with dragon legs and electric fingers

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Wheelchair user on why he hates 'that' festival picture http://t.co/MxzOtBSYHm http://t.co/dt2EHqJ9o4

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. @BnsJaneCampbell reveals her "fears" that disabled people could end up in care homes if a shortage of personal assistants isn't addressed About 70,000 people use PAs in England, but the lack of available workers has been described as "severe"

Disabled people fear shortage of personal assistants and the loss of independence

Baroness 'fears' disabled people could end up in care homes over lack of personal assistants.

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6 years

Hands up who spotted that Dr Who's new assistant is disabled.

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“I do think there’s a problem with putting all the responsibility on disabled people.” Dr Amy Kavanagh thinks the governments new “Ask, Don’t Assume” campaign lacks any specifics.

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Disability charity takes 'murderous' swipe at...

The government's new awareness campaign faces backlash

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Tony is recovering at home but remains "petrified" of going outside

Blind man with guide dog punched by van driver

Tony Webb had asked the van driver to move from the pavement to allow him and his guide dog to pass.

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Breaking the silence at 16 years old with the words 'Hello Mum'

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How does America’s Got Talent star @mandyharvey hit the correct notes when she can’t hear?

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We know you all loved the @thelizcarr years on BBC Ouch - so we have a special treat for you! She's returned for one episode to chat #Hollywood #grief and #SilentWitness Enjoy!

Liz Carr: Silent Witness star reveals film role

Liz talks about her first big budget Hollywood movie, grief and representation

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“Elvis songs helped me learn to talk again”: Lucy Dawson had to learn how to walk and talk again after battling a rare brain illness. She now uses a walking stick and splint and is determined to raise visibility for disabled models:

Encephalitis: 'Friendly fire' in my brain saw me sectioned in error

Model Lucy Dawson was 21 when a life-threatening illness was misdiagnosed as a mental breakdown.

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Sand in your swimsuit or sand in your wheelchair? Nearly 300 Greek beaches have been made accessible for disabled people this summer Get the full story in our latest episode

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Life's an accessible beach - Life's an accessible...

Which country is making hundreds of beaches accessible?

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NEW PODCAST!!! This is such a great story! Ben Mathie is 12-years-old and uses a wheelchair. He struggles to attend gigs, so his family bought the local pub where there’s live music every weekend

'We bought a pub for our 12-year-old son'

Ben, 12, uses a wheelchair - he also loves live music, so his parents bought him a pub.

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“I’m just letting my body do its thing” Actor Zak Ford-Williams is playing the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, in a new theatre production But rather than use prosthetics to look like him, Zak plans to reveal more of his cerebral palsy as the show goes on

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"Accept, adapt, embrace" - Charlie on life after her traumatic brain injury http://t.co/fgSQqVgOMS http://t.co/zABas2TLXD

Me and my new brain: Brain injury in young people

Snowboarding teacher Charlie Elmore had an accident on the slopes four years ago in which she sustained a traumatic brain injury.

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“Everyone can win if the race is right for them” Meet the Mixmups! There's a new children’s show reframing disabled characters and stories for the next generation. Nikki and Emma catch up with the show’s creator Rebecca Atkinson.