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You & Yours: Disability Archive

You and Yours covers disability affairs for Radio 4. For more items take a look at the You and Yours Disability Reports Archive

For transcripts for items from the Disability Archive click here.

Highlights from the Archive

William Roache

16/04/2010
Coronation Street star on his deafness.

William Roache

Disabled Rambling

08/05/2009
Enjoying the countryside as a wheelchair user

Disabled Rambling

 Peter White

25/11/2009
Interview with HRH Princess Anne by Peter White

Riding for The Disabled

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From the Archive

The Specials 28/04/2010

An online docusoap about a group of adults with learning disabilities has been nominated for an international award.
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Disability Election Debate 27/04/2010

We discuss a range of disability issues with Jonathan Shaw - the Minister For Disability (Labour), Mark Harper (Conservative) and Lynne Featherstone (Liberal Democrats).
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Bipolar Diary 26/04/2010

The latest audio diary extract from bi-polar sufferer, Chris Danes. He reflects on the impact that chronicling his highs and lows is having on his condition and whether he regrets going public.
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William Roach 16/04/2010

The Coronation Street actor talks about the effect going deaf has had on his life.
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Mobility Scooters 07/04/2010

Should users be forced to take a test and have compulsory insurance? Guests: Ray Hodgkinson, Director General, British Healthcare Trades Association.
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Getting Online 18/03/2010

Overcoming obstacles for people with disabilities. Are online retailers are conforming to best practice guidelines when it comes to helping people use the net?
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Justice 16/11/2009

Are the courts denying people with learning disabilities a fair hearing?
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Assisted Suicide 02/02/2010

How close are we to the legalisation of assisted suicide?
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Specialist Needs Education 16/12/2009

Parents of children with special needs to get more support
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