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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.shtmlThe 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.shtmlDEAR 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.shtmlVIDEO: 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.shtmlTalk 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.shtmlSTUFF
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=06m06sWATCH: 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=14m09sWATCH - 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.htmlJOBS: 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