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BBC Ouch! disability newsletter - 25 February 2010

MESSED UP, DEATH OBSESSED CRIPPLE

Fear of dying has become a big anxiety for disabled comedian Liz Carr after being told she wouldn't have a long life. Read her humorous take on the ultimate in seriousness. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/messed_up_death_obsessed_cripple.shtml

DEAR DISABLED FRIEND #59

Andre Jordan's regular doodle gets a bit personal about parenting and prompts a pregnant pause (for thought).Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/play/dear_disabled_friend/andre_jordan_dear_disabled_friend_59.shtml

AUDIO: DANCING ON WHEELS STARS CHAT

Dancing On Wheels contestants Simone Milani and Paul Jacob talk about the highs and lows of the BBC Three talent show. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/audio_dancing_on_wheels_interview.shtml

DISABILITY B1TCH HATES EXPLOITATION

This week DB is cross about alleged exploitation. It's not her own, she just can't stand it when certain other folks take the moral high ground. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_hates_exploitation.shtml

VIDEO: SINGER PINO FRUMIENTO

Pino was honoured with an MBE for services to disability arts. Watch his response to the news in our video... and read his answers to our 13 questions. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/13_questions_singer_pino_frumiento.shtml

LISTEN 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/talk_show_48_-_february_2009.shtml

DISCUSSIONS

Posts from the ever popular and ever surprising Ouch! Message boards.

PAs and phone calls Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=7324742

Fly Flop shoes Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F3611783?thread=7318928

Anyone had their credit / debit cards changed to signature? Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F3611783?thread=7323053

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.shtml

STUFF

WATCH - Dancing on Wheels

The next episode of that show where wheelchair users dance with celebs is on tonight, 9.30pm, BBC Three. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dancingonwheels/

GET INVOLVED - And discuss the show on the Ouch! message board

Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F15844964

BLOG - Harry Lansdown

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The commissioning editor for factual programmes on BBC Three responds to comments on the Dancing On Wheels message board. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2010/02/dancing-on-wheels-i-never-thought-id-dance-again.shtml

WATCH - Sport Relief

Paralympian Stephen Miller, who has cerebral palsy, and is an ambassador for the charity, excelled himself when he took on a club throwing challenge. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sportrelief/news/240210_miller.shtml

LISTEN - SHEILA HANCOCK - THE TWO OF US - MY LIFE WITH JOHN THAW

The actress' diaries record the verdict on her partner's cancer. In the past, her story recalls the rocky years with alcohol. Please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qyqdc/Sheila_Hancock_The_Two_of_Us_My_Life_with_John_Thaw/

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