Jenni Pettican says the work of Selwyn Goldsmith in Norwich has improved accessibility for everyone.

There is no single, unanimous “disabled people’s perspective” on whether or not we want to be cured of our disabling conditions, or on how highly we prioritize cure or medical improvement as a goal.

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Coauthored by Gracie Herrick and Kathleen Bogart, Ph.D. Imagine you find yourself the host of a dinner party for 10 people. You are tasked with sending out the invitations, buying the ingredients, ...

The level of inequity experienced by young people with disability has remained largely unchanged since the turn of the ...

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Disability is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses a wide range of conditions, from physical impairments to mental health challenges. According to the Equality Act 2010, a person is ...

The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on ...

Disabled people have sex. They even enjoy it. I’ve interviewed disabled people about their intimate lives for over two decades. I’ve also spoken to countless parents, carers and professionals about ...

Since the 1960s, legislation and court decisions have expanded supports and protections for people with disabilities to go to school with nondisabled peers and to live and work in their communities.

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