BBC Radio 4 series on the history the eugenics movement. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001fd39/episodes/guide
Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal
BBC Four Series Angela Saini and Adam Pearson explore the origins and legacy of eugenics in Britain. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008zc7/episodes/guide
“Without Hands”: The Art of Sarah Biffin
Sarah Biffin is an artist with a remarkable story. She was born into a farming family in Somerset in 1784, where her baptism records state that she was ‘born without arms and legs’. Teaching herself to write and draw from…
UKDHM 2022 Launch Event
A playlist of the individual contributions (without sign language interpretation) is available here:
Austerity is a damaging choice
Mortality rates, and related indicators such as life expectancy, are important markers of the overall health of a population. Since around 2012, profound and deeply concerning changes to these indicators have been seen in Scotland, and across the UK: a…
Disability Expo interview with UKDHM founder Richard Rieser
Learn more about the history of UKDHM as founder Richard Rieser speaks to Chandos Green on the podcast Chatting with Chandy. This episode is all about UK Disability History Month. In it I sit down with Richard the founder of…
Resources for work in schools
A collection of resources aimed at education staff and students of all levels.
Richard III – The Lost King
by Colin Hambrook Originally published as The Lost King: Challenging Disableism through the recovery of Richard III on Disability Arts Online magazine.https://disabilityarts.online/magazine/opinion/the-lost-king-challenging-disableism-through-the-recovery-of-richard-iii/ The Lost King is the latest of acclaimed director Stephen Frears’ films to go on general release. Colin Hambrook outlines…
2022 Broadsheet
Download the 2022 broadsheet here: Wednesday 16th November 2022 to Friday 16th December 2022 Theme: Disability, Health and Well Being The online launch will be evening of Thursday 17th November 2022 To join the online launchEmail your interest to callumrussell@crconsultancy.org and…
Nothing About Us Without Us, Manchester
Disabled People’s Activism: Past, Present and Future People’s History MuseumLeft Bank, Manchester M3 3ER This landmark exhibition explores the history of disabled people’s activism and ongoing fight for rights and inclusion. Nothing About Us Without Us has been curated by four community curators,…