Autism and disability news
Autistic director wants change in the film industry
An award-winning autistic film-maker said she wanted to make sure there were "no barriers" to anyone who is disabled or neurodivergent to work in the film and television industry.
Last month Sarah Leigh, from Stevenage, won the Royal Television Society East award for directing for her film, Typical?.
The film explores and challenges the way the world labels and discriminates against disabled people.
Autistic advocate Hayden Kenyon runs Lundy Island Trail Race
Hayden Kenyon, a 27-year-old autistic inspiring man from Chittlehampton, North Devon, has accomplished an extraordinary feat by completing the 14 miles Lundy Island Trail Running Race in support of the National Autistic Society.
National Autistic Society's response to the King's Speech
The National Autistic Society has responded to the King’s Speech which took place on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
The speech included changes to the Mental Health Act and the announcement of a Children’s Wellbeing Bill.
'Disabled people shouldn't be scared of exercise'
"People with disabilities shouldn't be scared of trying to exercise" - that is the message from 15-year-old Zac Hollinshead, who is registered blind, autistic and has Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI).
For two years he has been attending personal training sessions and said he was now "better at getting my body to do things".
Sandgate School children challenging misconceptions around disability through art
Children at a Sandgate School in Kendal have been creating artwork to challenge misconceptions around disability.
The project is run in collaboration with academics from Lancaster University and aims to explore disabled people’s experiences through art.
It hopes to get people talking and challenging perceptions around disability and accessibility.
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