disability

New Ad From Down Syndrome Org Shines Searing Light On Our Unspoken Assumptions

The campaign from the CoorDown pulls no punches when it comes to societal prejudice.
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Here's What I Want You To Know About Having Diarrhoea While Out In Public

"There was no time to assess if anyone might see me from the windows of a nearby building. I dove behind a bush and did my business."
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I Hid My Disability At Work For 6 Years. When I Stopped, My Entire Life Changed.

"Most people with invisible disabilities choose not to disclose these to their managers for fear of being seen as less capable and having their career progress stalled."
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I Never Met My Boyfriend In Person. When He Suddenly Died, I Had No Idea What To Do.

"I questioned if our relationship was even real. Maybe I was being dramatic and selfish? Had this all been in my head?"
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Disability Charity Speaks Out About Slur In Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Special

The comedian used an offensive slur in his latest special for Netflix.
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Disabled People Are Entitled To Up To £66K From The Government. Here's How It Works

If you're working or self-employed, it's worth checking out.
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The Cities Where Public Toilets Are Set To Go Extinct

The number of public toilets in the UK has dropped from 6,087 in 2000, to just 3,990 over the last 10 years.
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Half Of Disabled People Leaving Their Homes For 'Warm Spaces' This Winter

"If I get too cold I can get ill," says Laura Smith, who lives with MS. "My symptoms get so bad that I can’t move and am at much higher risk of falling."
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People With Autism And Learning Disabilities Are Still Facing Hate Crimes. Here's What The Government Needs To Do

"Our society is failing people with learning disabilities and autism."
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This Is What Dyspraxia Is Like As A Woman In My Thirties

I kind of love it?
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