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Disability


Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility through ballet

Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility through ballet

The Buddha of Suburbia author broke his neck three years ago – and has filmed a dance to document the aftermath

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It’s my disability and I’ll laugh if I want to

It’s my disability and I’ll laugh if I want to

A young generation of disabled comedians is reclaiming our stories


‘Accessible’ new builds are fine to visit, but don’t move in

‘Accessible’ new builds are fine to visit, but don’t move in

If you’re after a suitable council home for a wheelchair user, prepare for a wait of up to 100 years


No one should have to prove their disability is not a scam

No one should have to prove their disability is not a scam

It is deeply offensive to be doubted, even if there are always shameless people eager to take advantage of the system


It’s a privilege to choose my own bedtime

It’s a privilege to choose my own bedtime

My rotating bed has been transformational. But many vulnerable people can’t afford to pay for basic independence


Disabled sailor completes record-breaking voyage

Disabled sailor completes record-breaking voyage

Last December Jazz Turner was given just six months to live. On Monday she became the first disabled woman to sail solo and unassisted around the British Isles


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