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BBC set for month-long season to mark 25th anniversary of Disability Discrimination Act

By John Pring on 29th October 2020 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

BBC set for month-long season to mark 25th anniversary of Disability Discrimination Act
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The BBC is to mark the 25th anniversary of the passing of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) next month with a series of dramas, documentaries, news packages and discussions. Among the month-long season will be a series of six 15-minute dramatic […]

Disabled comedian beats hundreds to win BBC award

By John Pring on 29th December 2014 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport, News Archive

Disabled comedian beats hundreds to win BBC award
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A disabled comedian who has won a high-profile award – beating competition from hundreds of other performers – says his success shows how new technology is helping disabled people break down barriers to their participation in society, and tackle stigma. Lee […]

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