The new Candyman film is making waves and has become talk of the town at the moment, because of its introduction of a gay couple into a horror movie.Why is the inclusion of a gay couple into a horror movie a big deal, I hear you ask?LGBTQI+ people rarely appear in horror films, and when they do, their survival changes are poor.Interested in reading more about this, then click the link:https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/09/01/candyman-gay-couple-troy-grady
If you watched the Paralympics, then you might be familiar with goalball. If unfamiliar, it's a three person a side fast paced game designed for people with visual impairment. They use a ball with bells embedded in it and each team must try to throw the ball in their opponent's goal.Jade, a keen goalball player, talks us through how they got into the sport and how it's important for disabled people to have the same access to sports like this rather than people being dismissed for having a disability.Click the link to find out more:https://www.scope.org.uk/news-and-stories/paralympics-goalball-scope-jade
In true Paralympic spirt, Chris Nikic crushed an Ironman triathlon, and he also happens to have Down syndrome.Chris Nikic and his father took time out of their day to give a special speech to a school in Pennsylvania, USA, to inspire the students and staff alike.Oh, and did I mention he's also in the Guinness World Records? Read the article to find out more about the amazing and inspirational athlete.https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/08/first-person-with-down-syndrome-to-finish-ironman-triathlon-visits-central-pa-school.html
A TikTok video is doing the rounds where a London restaurant presented a woman with a braille happy birthday message made of chocolate.One small act of inclusive kindness can make the world of difference. Let's make these kinds of inclusive acts commonplace.Now, try not to cry as you watch this touching moment by clicking the link https://www.comicsands.com/blind-woman-braille-birthday-message-2654712631.html
The European Disability Forum outlines the way the Disability Rights Strategy will benefit those with disabilities.This strategy has the potential to change the lives of people with disabilities throughout the EU, by benefiting them in areas like employment and social services.Hopefully, this will inspire other regions outside the EU to implement similar strategies and improve society for everyone. No one should be left behind.Click the link to find out more: https://www.edf-feph.org/a-new-journey-for-disability-rights-the-european-disability-forum-welcomes-the-new-disability-rights-strategy-2021-2030/
Our IdeaSpies Wellness Editor, Matt Levy OAM, will complete in the Paralympics games next week. This is his 5th Paralympics!The Paralympics stand for strength through diversity that brings cohesion and pride to our communities.We wish Matt all the best from us here at IdeaSpies, as he embodies the idea of inclusion.https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1111620/paralympics-australia-tokyo-2020-squad
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