by Erika Petrie | Oct 8, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
Micaela, you are a special child you light up the room just with your smile, with your laugh and zest for life, you fill every place with love and light You live in the moment your persistence goes a long way I love you so much more than I can say You never give up...
by Guest Writer | Jul 20, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
We must address the lack of representation of people with disabilities in arts, music, dance, cinema, theatre, and media. We are not visible, and when we are featured, we are often shown negatively stereotyped. We are depicted as objects of pity or as superheroes who...
by Erika Petrie | Jul 16, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events
On the evening of Thursday 14th July 2022, we had our first official fundraiser as a registered charity to celebrate the release of our much awaited charity CD album on diversity and inclusion. We held the event at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall (annexe) on...
by Guest Writer | Jun 29, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
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...
by Erika Petrie | Jun 23, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events
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...
by Guest Writer | Jun 17, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
It isn’t very often that my heart fills up with joy like it did today. At one o’clock, I was at the Evergreen State College sitting on the nostalgic bricks of the Red Square while I waited for the graduation ceremony to begin. As an alumni, I cherish being...
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