After being diagnosed with a chronic illness halfway through my time at university, one of my biggest achievements to date has been continuing my studies, and graduating with a 2:1 BSc degree from a Russell Group institution in 2016. What I didn’t know at the time was that this was only the beginning of the battle; that the subsequent search for accessible employment opportunities would be even more difficult to navigate.
Chronic Illness
Discussing Inclusive Theatre with Erin Siobhan Hutching of The DH Ensemble
I first met Erin Siobhan Hutching through my work with Scope, and obviously jumped at the opportunity to have a natter about inclusive theatre with her: the following post has been published with the permission of the Scope Stories team and The DH Ensemble. Enjoy, and let me know what you think!
Going to the theatre is an experience enjoyed and cherished by many families, particularly over Christmas and the New Year. However, like many other recreational activities, theatres and shows often fail to be wholly inclusive of disabled people. Although the accessibility of venues has now begun to increase, the content and suitability of individual productions for those with specific impairments continue to exclude multitudes of disabled people from enjoying these shows for themselves.
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Discussing Accessible Theatre With West End Wilma (Wilma Awards 2017)
I jumped at the chance to interview the theatre blogging legend that is West End Wilma; what with the upcoming Wilma Awards nominees just being announced and the inclusion of …
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Using Mobility Aids When You Have An Invisible Illness
[I wrote this piece for The Huffington Post’s new ‘EveryBody’ campaign; see the original post here!] “What happened to you, then?” There’s no ideal time to acquire a long-term chronic …
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