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BBC Ouch! disability newsletter - 20 August
13 QUESTIONS: NASEER KHAN
Not content with being a successful entrepreneur, the Mumbai based 36 year old decided he'd fund and star in his own Bollywood movie. So how does a blind man become an all action gunman? Read our interview.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/13_questions_naseer_khan.shtml
MAT FRASER ON HOLBY CITY
Bit of an exclusive to Ouch! newsletter readers. Click the below link and you'll see a few teaser pics from next Tuesday's hospital drama series Holby City. Mat plays a patient with cancer and a difficult decision to make.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/mat_fraser_on_bbc1_s_holby_city.shtml
THE ULTIMATE DISABILITY B1TCH
Some things you should say, other things you should keep to yourself. Our most hateful columnist may have taken it too far this week. She says she hates normals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_ultimate.shtml
ANDRE JORDAN'S THE DISABLIST #14
This week: Distinctly unsporting behaviour from the shadowy character who likes to trip cripples up on stairways, amongst other things. See the doodle:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/play/the_disablist/andre_jordan_the_disablist_14.shtml
A HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE MENTALLY INTERESTING
When routine holds your mind together, why would you want a break from it? Seaneen Molloy looks at the difficulties of going away and gives useful suggestions based on her personal experiences.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/a_holiday_survival_guide_for_the_mentall.shtml
NEW DISABLED STUDENTS WANTED BY BBC OUCH
Are you about to start at university? Know someone who is? Take a look at our blog and pass it on:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2009/08/new_students_wanted_by_bbc_ouc.html
VOTE
What sector do you work in? We asked last week but would love more of you to respond. Today's results show only 22% of disabled people work in the private sector. This means that 78% of disabled peple work in the public and charity sectors. It's an unscientific poll but interesting. You'll find the vote on the right hand side of our home page and on every page. (If you have any ideas for future votes email them to us ouch@bbc.co.uk)
David Cameron's "Compassion" for Disabled People.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=6845447
Has anyone had 'Expert Patient' written on their DLA Medical?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=6855928
Direct payments but can't find PA's, help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F3611783?thread=6836792
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DISABILITY NEWS
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/news.shtml
By: BBC Ouch! disability
When: 7/2/2014