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BBC Ouch! disability newsletter: Oscars, Paralympics and work placements

13 QUESTIONS: PARALYMPIC SKIER SEAN ROSE

GB champion sit-skier Sean Rose is competing in the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada. He spares us a few moments for 13 Questions. Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/13_questions_skier_sean_rose.shtml

The BBC plan to broadcast a Winter Paralympics one-hour highlights programme on Monday March 22nd on BBC Two. For the latest updates on Paralympic coverage on the BBC, visit the Disability Sport homepage: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/disability_sport/default.stm

DISABILITY B1TCH GETS TRANSPLANTED

Kidneys being rushed round the country? Cure deals going on? In this week's rant from isolationsville, DB has seen that big transplant story on the news ... and wants one. Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_gets_transplanted.shtml

DEAR DISABLED FRIEND #61

Think you've got it bad? Andre Jordan's latest doodle will identify your place in the disability pecking order.Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/play/dear_disabled_friend/andre_jordan_dear_disabled_friend_61.shtml

VIDEO: DANCING ON WHEELS INTERVIEW

Simone Milani, a contestant in Dancing On Wheels, joined Mat and Liz in the studio for a chat about being on BBC Three's disability reality competition. Now see the video at, http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/video_simone_milani_dancing_on_wheels.shtml

Talk Show #49 has arrived. Presented by Mat Fraser and Julie Fernandez, it's quite the globetrotter. We link live to Zimbabwe to discuss Oscar nominated documentary Music by Prudence and to Denmark and Prague, for probably the only song you will ever hear about autoimmune diseases. Listen online or on your mp3 player at, http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/podcast/talk_show_49_-_march_2010.shtml

DISCUSSIONS

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

Marking the anniversary of becoming disabled...Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=7314921

Do "raising awareness drives" strengthen stereotypes? Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F2322273?thread=7357596

Sleep deprivation and fibromyalgia http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F3611783?thread=7241694

Are Dancers Wheelchair Bound? Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/F15844964?thread=7262538

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: THE ONE SHOW

Reporter Peter White asks whether Braille is becoming redundant. He takes a look at how Braille and technology can work together and speaks to David Blunkett and John Godber about the role the language has played in their lives.Please read more from: http://bbc.co.uk/i/rbtjt/?t=06m06s

WATCH: SEE HEAR

This week's episode the first in a four part history of British Sign Language covering the last 100 years.Please read more from: http://bbc.co.uk/i/rgjbc/?t=14m09s

WATCH - DANCING ON WHEELS

Watch all the episodes of the reality dance contest online now at, http://bbc.co.uk/i/r5cgf/

LISTEN: HEALTH CHECK

Anna Vissens from the BBC's Russian service explains how some people with disabilities in Samara, Russia are using the internet for the first time and blogging about their experiences. Starts at 21 minutes and 21 seconds. Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p006gmbk/Health_Check_08_03_2010/

WATCH: MY LIFE - BILLBOARD KIDS

Documentary series providing insight into the lives of children across the UK who have facial disfigurements. Please read more from: http://bbc.co.uk/i/rfmyc/

TALENT: BE ON BBC ONE's DOCTORS

Could you or someone you know be suitable for one of two roles coming up in the daytime medical drama Doctor's? Applicants must have disabilities specific to each character. Please distribute amongst your friends and networks. Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2010/03/actors_wanted_for_doctors_on_b.html

JOBS: BBC EXTEND TRAINEE SCHEME OPEN

Find all the information you need about the BBC's work placement scheme for disabled people, look at the placements on offer and find out how you can apply for the roles. Please read more from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/extend/

Mail from: Frank Mulcahy

By: BBC Ouch! disability
When: 7/2/2014