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Here are the latest links to disability related programmes on BBC TV, radio and iPlayer Liz Carr realises the true value of her mum before Mother's Day, DB gets superpowers, techies explore the CSUN assistive technology conference and Alastair Campbell talks about dealing with depression. Ouch! home page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/ PLAN M - MUM When her PA calls in sick Liz Carr resorts to drastic assistance measures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/liz_carr_resorts_to_plan_m.shtml SUPER DISABILITY B1TCH What would your super powers be if you were an all action disabled comic book character? http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/opinion/b1tch/db_superheroes.shtml CSUN EXHIBITION: EXCITING TECHY DEVELOPMENTS Four assistive technology experts look back at the Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference in San diego recently. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/csun_2011_techies_review.shtml AUDIO: ALASTAIR CAMPBELL DISCUSSES HOW HE COPES WITH DEPRESSION The key is to tell people how you feel, says the former Downing Street press secretary. he speaks with Liz Carr and 19 year-old Hannah who has similar mental health difficulties. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/interviews/audio_alastair_campbell.shtml BBC EXTEND SCHEME Find out more about the BBC's work placement scheme for disabled people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/extend/index.shtml Find 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. SHOES http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/NF2322273?thread=8138981 LEARNING TO DRIVE http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/messageboards/NF3611783?thread=8135919 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 LONDON 2012 TICKETS AND ACCESSIBILITY Tickets and practical help for disabled people going to the London 2012 Olympic Games have just been announced. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12906398 LISTEN: ON THE ROPES Flamboyant and charismatic Adam Ant was one of the most successful pop stars of the early 1980s until the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder affected his career and personal life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00zsds4/On_the_Ropes_Adam_Ant/ LISTEN: IN TOUCH Peter White talks to Gary Waite, the blind photographer who has become the subject of the latest TV advertising campaign for a leading mobile phone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00zshp1/In_Touch_29_03_2011/ LISTEN: WOMAN'S HOUR DRAMA An illuminating and striking exploration of the challenges and aspirations in the unique life of a young woman with learning difficulties. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00zsc26/Womans_Hour_Drama_The_Pursuits_of_Darleen_Fyles_Series_2_Episode_1/ WATCH: BORN TO LEAD Blind BBC journalist Ian Hamilton's search for a new guide dog uncovers some questions about the lives of visually impaired people in Britain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00zxc0d/Born_to_Lead/ LISTEN: CHARLOTTE WHITE'S MUSICAL FIGHT During an enlightening interview, a disabled teenager talks about her devastating accident, the moment she re-discovered music and how this helped with her rehabilitation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zt6v0 ACCESSIBLE TV ON BBC IPLAYER: Add the following links to your favourites and share with your friends All audio described programmes here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/categories/audiodescribed All signed programmes here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/categories/signed 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. |
