disabilities

CULTURE

‘The goal of all inclusion or representation should be to be so visible as to be unremarkable’

Irish film HEADSPACE takes us on a journey with a young man, Tony, who has Down's Syndrome and…

By Jennifer McShane

LIVING

Disability on screen: ‘You’re progressive but you’re still making that backward story of seven dwarves living in the cave’

From 'Me Before You' to Sia's 'Music', Peter Dinklage's criticism of Disney spouting inclusivity without being mindful of…

By Jennifer McShane

LIVING, SELF

‘A natural extension’: We need Selma Blair’s positivity when talking about mobility

By Jennifer McShane

SELF

Love and disability: “The ‘who’d have me’ thoughts almost never leave my head”

On Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, Jennifer McShane ponders one of the hardest aspects of her disability. I should…

By Jennifer McShane

LIVING

‘Stereotypes run deep in people’: The extraordinary CRIP CAMP documentary is a must-see

Who knew that down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers…

By Jennifer McShane

SELF

‘I wake up and go to bed in pain. My children have the same syndrome – that’s what gets me through’

In a time when we have all had our freedoms restricted, Michelle Heffernan speaks to three women with…

By Michelle Heffernan

STYLE

Nike’s first hands-free shoes are a win for people with disabilities

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Sia’s response to criticism for casting Maddie Ziegler as an autistic teen is as tone deaf as the move itself

Sia and her film Music are currently facing criticism for casting Maddie Ziegler, a non-autistic actress, in the…

By Jennifer McShane

LIVING

Anne Hathaway apologises to children with limb differences following ‘The Witches’ remake

A number of influencers with limb differences drew attention to the issue on social media Actress Anne Hathaway…

By Erin Lindsay

SELF

‘Having a disability took me years to come to terms with’

On #WorldCerebralPalsyDay, Jennifer McShane ponders the more difficult aspects of accepting your disability. Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay. It's heartening…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, SELF

‘I’ve had sessions for decades. It’s helped me the most out of anything’

Chronic or persistent pain is something that, according to a recent study by Brian Purcell Communications (BPC), 14%…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

What Netflix’s The Politician is already getting right about disability

Netflix's The Politician will have a second season airing at the end of June and releasing a new…

By Jennifer McShane