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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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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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Watch New Encounters bursary – Twoomph Performance

Hello, it’s been a while since I wrote a post.  Despite the silence on this blog, there’s been quite a bit going on. There have been several creative projects and work; one of them was this wonderful bursary awarded by Sunderland Culture called New Encounters. The aim of the bursary was to allow us recipients …

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Photo showing drawn hands raised with the text How to be a better ally for the Dwarfism community

How to be a better ally for the Dwarfism community

Well, what a week for the #Dwarfism community (week 10th January). From Paralympian, Will Perry, raising awareness about the abuse we face as a community, to Dr Erin Pritchard’s successful campaigning to asking Marks and Spencers to rename their Midget Gem sweets to Mini Gems. Public reactions have been telling Personally, I was incredibly angry …

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