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Here are the latest links to disability related programmes on BBC TV, radio and iPlayer Comedians get funny with Liz Carr on the latest Ouch Talk Show. There's an audio chat with the disabled MP who said he was mocked by fellow MPs, take our lip reading video challenge and four brides remember their very inclusive weddings. Ouch! home page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/ MY BIG FAT INCLUSIVE WEDDING As the royal nuptials approach, Tanni Grey-Thompson and three other disabled brides remember the touches which made their wedding day so special. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/my_big_fat_accessible_wedding.shtml THE LIP READING CHALLENGE Are you any good at lip reading? Take our video challenge and read about hearing impaired Charlie Swinbourne who taught himself to lip read when he was very young but recently took a few formal lessons to see if he could do better. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/the_lip_reading_challenge.shtml DISABILITY B1TCH HATES BANK HOLIDAYS DB is in no mood for days-off or national celebrations. And she's really got it in for people who might be celebrating with a buffet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_hates_bank_holidays.shtml FUNNY, NOT FUNNY - LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST Three disabled comedians from round the world discuss what inspires their stand-up routines: Maysoon Zayid, Chris McCausland and Stella Young. It's our latest holiday TALK SHOW special, chaired by Liz Carr. A 'must listen'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2011/04/podcast_68_funny_not_funny.html PAUL MAYNARD: IS HE THE FIRST MP WITH CEREBRAL PALSY? He told The Times he was mocked in the House of Commons. The Conservative politician with CP pops in for a chat. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/audio_paul_maynard.shtml BLOG: RE-FRAMING DISABILITY The blind grandma who licks her eye and other stories: Emma visits an exhibition featuring portraits of disabled people through the ages. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2011/04/re-framing_disability.html TOP TRENDING IN DISABILITY We've trawled the web and social networks in search of the week's most talked about stories. What can you add? http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2011/04/on_the_radar.html DISABILITY ON BBC IPLAYER THIS WEEK http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ouch/2011/04/disability_related_tv_radio_an.html Subscribe to our regular podcast here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/ouch Follow Ouch! on Facebook and Twitter, where you can read site updates, look at our photos and join the disability debate. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ouch-BBC/103894186308162 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcouch DISCUSSIONS Be part of our messageboard community. Ask questions, get answers, show yourself. Possible changes to scooters http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/NF2322273?thread=8168725 Text to speech readers help http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/NF2322273?thread=8164408 See all messageboard discussions here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/ (Subscribe and join in the debate) DISABILITY NEWS Check out our regularly updated news headlines page here http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/news.shtml Happy bank holidays The BBC Ouch! Team http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
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