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Dwarf Voices is looking to change the narrative around Dwarfism and empower people from the community through arts and culture. To do that, we want to know what change you want to see! Join us at our first event on Tuesday, 8th April 2025, at 7pm. This event is via Zoom. Attendees must have a form of un/diagnosed Dwarfism to be able to attend. Aged 18+ Register your interest at steph@dwarfvoices.co.uk

Dwarf Voices – An Invitation to shape Dwarfism Arts and Culture

Many, many years ago, I asked the question, “Where is Dwarf Culture?” This question evolved, I think, from my observations of witnessing the arts and cultural scene of disability arts and not seeing many Dwarf people involved in that conversation. I’ve also felt at times that the disability community doesn’t understand the unique challenges that …

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#WelfareNotWarfare – Disabled People Againsts Cuts – Protests 26th March 2025

Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) have arranged protests around the country against the planned cuts to disability benefits in the Spring statement by the government. I am very concerned about the cuts that are planned.  While I don’t doubt the government’s intention to support people back into work.  Removing the financial support that enables so …

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Image - Dear Sir Keir Starmer and the U.K. Labour Party a letter about the proposed cuts to PIP (Personal Independence Payments)

Dear Sir Keir Starmer and the U.K. Labour Party – a note about the proposed cuts to PIP

Burying Bad news at the end of the week Late on Friday night, the news was finally released on the plan for Personal Independence Payments. £ 5 billion is to be wiped from the Personal Independence Payments fund, and the application for the benefit is proposed to be made even harder. Those of us who …

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Blog Post - October reflections and social media. A park pond with surrounded by trees in the background. One tree is a beautiful autumnal red.

October Reflections on social media use and the journey here

Do you have a favourite month? One that makes you feel and see the world refreshed, renewed and reflective?  I have two favourite months – September and October. Why? Well, September always brings a sense of excitement for the new academic year.  The thrill of buying new stationery and a new timetable from my time …

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Colourful image with the text Dwarfism Awareness Month 2024.

Dwarfism Awareness Month 2024 – time for a change of direction?

This post is also available to read on the HelloLittleLady SubStack Account. October is a popular month for awareness raising, but this particular one is close to my heart. Dwarfism Awareness Month in October seeks to raise awareness of the challenges of what life is like when you live with one of the over 200 …

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Vote for change in the U.K. 2024 General Election

How to vote in the 2024 U.K. General Election

There’s a general election happening here in the U.K. on Thursday 4th, July. Over the past 14 years of Tory rule, the country has been a very challenging place for disabled people, some of which I have documented on this blog. If you don’t follow politics, this post outlines how to vote in the 2024 …

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