Shannon Murray: model and more
Actress, model, rights activist, would-be legal eagle and the face of Debenhams' fashion. Shannon Murray shares her ambition and enthusiasm with Cathy Reay
Latest News
Covert probe shows job barriers for youngsters
Many young disabled people still feel excluded from access to employment because of physical barriers and employer attitudes, a new report has claimed
Northants closure sparks fears for DPOs
The demise of a Northamptonshire based user-led organisation is a stark reminder of the threat facing disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) nationwide, campaigners have warned
Government challenged on budget impact
Campaigners have backed the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) which has said that it could take court action against the coalition government if it fails to produce evidence that it considered the disproportionate impact its spending cuts would have on groups including disabled people
C4 show branded “beastly”
Many disabled people have branded new Channel 4 reality TV series Beauty and the Beast a freak show after details about the factual documentary were released this week.
Feature
Breaking the circle: racism and mental health
Following five years of delivery of a race equality initiative in the mental health system, do black service-users feel any more confident in the system? Kelly Mullan investigates
Editorial
When law is not enough
This year marks the anniversaries of two landmark pieces of disability legislation


