Live Blog
This live blog is about celebrating the inspirational stories and achievements of individuals all over the world who have overcome their ‘different ability’, impairment, stunted growth or otherwise to prove misconceptions are wrong and equality and diversity is the way forward… please enjoy, share and comment thank you …
You can’t pour from an empty cup by Mike O’ Brien
Some people in society are under the false impression that carers are just there to do things like shopping and providing cups of tea for their loved ones, but let’s take a look at the many different roles a full time carer can be required to perform each and every...
Shades of Different Charity CD Launch and Fundraising Event (14th July 2022)
It has been an interesting year so far for Shades of Different, with lots happening in terms of moving forward: the end of March saw Shades of Different become a registered charity, officially approved by the charity commission and ready to launch ahead with plans for...
Dylan Kuehl’s story
Dylan Kuehl: The first person with Down Syndrome to graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in Washington State.
My Experience in Advocacy for Disability Inclusion by Puneet Singh
The power of advocacy in making a difference to the lives and inclusion of differently able people!
Chris Holden’s Story
A very courageous young man who has survived cyber bullying and come out the other side. Now he is campaigning for the rights of ‘differently able’ people so they don’t have to endure this discrimination and bullying in the future! An inspiring read!
Yowah Radio Podcast 27th April 2022
Steve Twynham interviews Erika Petrie about how Shades of Different came about, the whole story from the beginning and the plans for Shades of Different now it has become an official registered charity. He plays her new rock inclusion track 'Include Me', which will be...
Donate Now!
As of 31st March 2022, Shades of Different is now officially registered as a charity incorporated organisation (charity no: 1198481). We aim to raise funds to provide vital therapies and promote better inclusion for differently able children, initially in Dorset and hopefully spreading to other parts of the UK in the future. Please donate as little or as much as you can, knowing that this will really make a difference to these children who really deserve it and can help to make our world a better place.
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