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SELF

‘If we don’t talk about disability and sex, fertility or gynaecological health — nothing happens’

Going through the egg freezing process as a disabled woman, Jennifer McShane reflects on her experience and hopes…

By Jennifer McShane

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AGENDA

Disability in the workplace: How we can create a more inclusive environment

We sit down with Eversheds Sutherland's Niamh Donnelly, who shares her personal experience as a disabled person in…

By Shayna Sappington

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

SELF

‘How a diagnosis of dyspraxia changed my daughter’s life’

What if your child looked like any other, but had a host of coordination and behavioural issues that…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

‘Caretaking and heartbreaking’: The remarkable story of the man who fosters terminally ill children

Mohamed Bzeek describes his actions as his life's mission. The 65-year-old former Libyan immigrant has dedicated his life…

By Amanda Cassidy

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

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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

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

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