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BBC Ouch! disability newsletter - 18 February
DISABILITY IS EVERYWHERE (NEW)
Behind every headline and situation there's a disability angle not often talked about. This month, Simon Minty on the new ITV chief, assisted suicide and airport scanners.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/disability_is_everywhere_itv_airports_as.shtmlTALK SHOW #48
Simone and Paul from BBC Three reality show Dancing on Wheels, a blind jazz singing teen and the most appropriately named Veg contestant ever. All joining Mat Fraser and Liz Carr on this month's talk show. Listen on the web or download for later.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/podcast/ouch_talk_show_47_-_january_2010.shtmlDISABILITY B1TCH LOVES LIFE
Amid lots of media coverage about assisting disabled people to die, DB wants to make it clear she WANTS TO STICK AROUND FOR A BIT. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_loves_life.shtmlQUESTIONS: SINGER PINO FRUMIENTO
Singer/songwriter Pino was honoured with an MBE on Tuesday for his service to LEARNING disability arts. We spoke to him yesterday. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/13_questions_singer_pino_frumiento.shtmlDEAR DISABLED FRIEND #58
Another cartoon from Andre Jordan. Andre's little wobbly pal can't dance. But how do you break it to him? Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/play/dear_disabled_friend/andre_jordan_dear_disabled_friend_58.shtmlLISTEN
to Ouch's monthly TALK SHOW online or on your mp3 player. Going way beyond disability with Mat Fraser and Liz Carr. Razor sharp humour, chat, games and music.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/podcast/BLOG ENTRIES
Trending today in disability land Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2010/02/trending_today_in_disability_l.html<personal blogs we recommend.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2010/02/2_personal_blogs_we_recommend.html
Blind young people wanted. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2010/02/blind_young_people_wanted.html
Name the BBC accessibility tool - the story continues. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2010/02/name_the_bbc_accessibility_too.html
DISCUSSIONS
Posts from the ever popular and ever surprising Ouch! Message boards.Are cornflakes the ultimate disability food?. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=7306354
ESA Medical Advice. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F3611783?thread=7280188
Is Asperger syndrome a real diagnosis?.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F8146589?thread=7053890
See all messageboard discussions here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/
DISABILITY NEWS
Check out our regularly updated news headlines page here http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/news.shtmlSTUFF
WATCH: Dancing on Wheels
In the opening episode, six wheelchair users meet their celebrity dance partners. Choreographer Brian Fortuna guides the contestants through their first tentative steps. Next episode tonight (Thursday 18) 9pm, BBC Three.Please visit: http://bbc.co.uk/i/qsw3m/LISTEN: Taking a Stand
Fergal Keane talks to William and Kate Lyons about the devastating effects of bipolar disorder on both sufferer and carer.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qpl4q/Taking_a_Stand_16_02_2010/WATCH: Panorama, Why Do You Hate Me?
Wheelchair user Simon Green secretly films what it is like to endure disability hate crime, and reveals that many such incidents are not properly identified or prosecuted.Please visit: http://bbc.co.uk/i/qykm2/WATCH: Having a Baby to Save my Child
This film follows couples over 18 months as they take a controversial route to find cures for their critically ill children.Please visit: http://bbc.co.uk/i/qvhqs/AUDIO DESCRIBED: Gavin and Stacey, Series 2
Stacey and Gavin return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, however, and Nessa has a confession to make that throws the whole evening into disarray.Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b009kcrb/ad/Gavin_and_Stacey_Series_2_Episode_1/By:
When: 7/2/2014