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I’m Autistic And Have Cerebral Palsy — We Need To Get Menopause Support Right For People With Disabilities

"The average age for starting menopause is 51, but for people with learning disabilities, it tends to start earlier."
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I'm A Paralympic Athlete, This Is What You Have Been Getting Wrong About The Paralympics

HuffPost UK spoke exclusively with paralympic athlete Stef Reid.
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How Coverage Of The 2024 Paralympics Will Be More Inclusive Than Ever

"My career so far has been quite mad, and this is another job for me to challenge myself really."
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I Was Told I Was Selfish For Having A Baby As A Disabled Woman, But It's My Greatest Achievement

"Becoming a parent is the single best thing I’ve ever done."
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As A Mom To A Son With Rare Diseases, Here’s What I Think About Trump’s Alleged Comments About Disabled People

"If it’s true that Donald Trump made these statements, I am appalled ... partly because my 6-year-old son is one of those people."
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Could The Olympics Help Make Cities More Wheelchair Accessible?

Paris certainly needs the nudge.
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How Disabled People Are Left Behind By Live Music Organisers

During this Disability Pride Month, one expert is calling for more accessibility at live music events.
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I Worked Quite Well With My Disability. That Never Stopped Customers From Saying Wild Things To Me.

"Every day seemed to offer new surprises and things were said to me — often in the guise of 'help' — that I never thought I’d hear come out of people’s mouths."
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Disabled Kids Are All But Erased In TV And Film. Here's How We're Fixing That.

When parents see their families portrayed authentically, it fosters a sense of validation, empathy and belonging.
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I Was 'Supermum.' When I Suddenly Became Disabled, I Expected Empathy — Not This.

"In my darkest moments, school officials who used to applaud my parenting now wondered if I was up for the task."
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