Our ‘blogger’ and international prize winner, Penny Melville-Brown from Hampshire, will be travelling over coming months in the USA, Costa Rica, China, Australia, Malawi and Europe. Having been selected from over 200 candidates from 27 …
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This ‘blog’ has been contributed by Barry Horne who is the Chief Executive of English Federation of Disability Sport. “The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is a passionate advocate for activity and the many benefits it brings …
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My name is Rebecca Dann and last year I won Disability Talk’s A World Of Unfairness” photographic competition. And my prize was presented to me by Professor Stephen Hawking. When I was 12 I believe, I took …
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Diane French is the Director of Operations and Business Development for Fitzroy Support – a National learning disability provider. “I was delighted to be invited to contribute to Disability Talk. I’ve worked in Health and …
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I really enjoyed my job in London. However, over those 5 years I’d have some of ‘those days’. You know the ones. Where you’re a bit tired, fed up, and want to be somewhere else. …
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Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood actress who contributes to the DISABILITY TALK website. She was born into a family of eight children in Anchorage, Alaska but spent most of her childhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As …
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Amidst all the hoop-la of this centenary year celebrating 100 years since the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, I wanted to honour and pay tribute to all the women whose lives have …
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As part of the Slater and Gordon #HospitalHelpingHand campaign, I want to share with you all some hints and tips on visiting a friend or family member in hospital. As you’ll see through my story …
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My name is Alex (the female variety) and I’m having a mid-life crisis. I’m not about to rush out the door to buy a convertible sports car but according to an article in the Telegraph …
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Over the past years I’ve managed to do many amazing activities. You know the ones. Flying a plane. SCUBA diving. Skiing. Hot air ballooning. Tree climbing. Having made a decision to spend more time in …
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