Disability

Aleyna Adamson explains why the climate movement and certain solutions to reduce waste and carbon emissions are intrinsically ableist. She calls for us to be more open in learning about the issue and to make the climate movement more accessible to every group of people....

Alice Bennett There has been growing online discourse about whether disabilities should be included in The Sims franchise. As a result, Alice asks, ‘For a game that represents life, shouldn’t The Sims represent all aspects of it?’ Issues remain with inclusion in the game, including the lack of representation...

The Hard to Talk About Podcast is all about things that are, well, hart to talk about. This panel of students love discussing and raising awareness for issues that are stigmatised, under-discussed, or seen as taboo. Part 1  Sex, relationships and dating as disabled people, delving into mental illnesses...

With high rise buildings, a misty grey sky and the sounds of dogs barking in the background, we are brought into the world of the teenage boy, Omar (played by Antonio Aakeel), whose life story the film will document. “Flashbacks also play an important part of the films structure...

It comes as no surprise that the endlessly privileged youngest Jenner sister has been caught up in more controversy for appearing in an editorial spread featured in the December/January issue of Interview magazine. Both the article and cover have divided opinions around the world – firstly, Jenner appears heavily...

The Miss Amazing Beauty Pageant describes itself as “a four-day celebration of the abilities and strengths of girls and women with disabilities”, and is in essence an opportunity to celebrate individual qualities and talents. On the surface, this appears to be a wonderfully empowering scheme for disabled girls who...