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The old 9 to 5
Happy feet
Because of the drug Thalidomide, Sue Kent says, she has only seven fingers and arms just eight inches long. Tired of being desk-bound, she looked to her feet to provide a working alternative
Plymouth Sounds
Andy Ballantyne is now a recognisable voice over the airwaves in Plymouth and the south west, on the recently rebranded Heart Radio. He talks to Paul Carter about his route into radio
Chris's Olympic comeback
Chris Lomas had a successful career in the computer industry before a brain haemorrhage led to his being unable to work for over eight years. Now back in employment, he’s involved in a London Olympics construction project
Building a career
Architect David Bonnett didn’t worry about accessible design until he became disabled himself. Now he’s a leading expert on the subject
Nursing times
When chronic pain and the results of a nasty spinal infection made mobility increasingly difficult for Bethann Siviter, she thought her nursing career was lost forever. But nearly a year to the day later, she returned to work as a nurse consultant
The golden bowl
Entrepreneur Natalie Ellis survived the Dragons’ Den and now, she says, the only way is up
That's Snowbusiness
Talent agency boss Peter Burroughs has dedicated much of his working life to boosting the careers of other short actors
Supporting people
Librarian Rebecca Marshall’s professional skills have been recognised by her peers. But she couldn’t have done it without the support of her employers
My track record
Spinning records as a mobile DJ has helped Dave Wood cope with his depression and win back his self-esteem
Kim gets physical
Kim Dean was told she was too small to be a physiotherapist. But, she says, that only made her more determined
A coach ticket
Danny West, principal consultant and coach of RYL Training and Coaching Consultancy, describes how dealing with the challenges of being diagnosed with HIV led to a career in life coaching
An Action-packed career
Albert Thomson is opening up surprising new job opportunities for disabled people as managing director of Action Amps
Researching her future
Rebekah Craig has faced discriminatory attitudes in her battle to become a psychologist
Driving Google’s search for access
Google’s TV Raman talks us though a career spent looking for access alternatives
Exporting Scouse nous
A group of people with learning difficulties from Merseyside has tackled negative stereotypes by volunteering in Kenya. Elizabeth Choppin reports
Sound advice on working in the media
Libby Cross, an independent radio producer who built up a successful career at the BBC, says ideas are her most valuable commodity
Investing in your own future pays dividends
David Clarke (below), a senior partner at Clydesdale Bank, says patience, tolerance and determination are vital ingredients for a good career.
Growing into the job
A new scheme should help disabled people compete for horticulture jobs, says Sunil Peck.