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Inclusion body myositis (IBM)

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a muscle-wasting condition, which causes muscles to become thin and weak. It was recognised as a condition in its own right in the 1960s. It usually occurs in mid to later life and is more common in men than women.
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a muscle-wasting condition, which causes muscles to become thin and weak. It was recognised as a condition in its own right in the 1960s. It usually occurs in mid to later life and is more common in men than women.
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‘Accessible technology: staying independent and connected’

Colin Hughes, a former BBC radio producer and TV journalist, aged 58, is an advocate for better accessibility and affordable technology. He tells how technology has evolved over the decades, about the advanced tech he uses in his ‘smart-home’, and the impact he’s had on making technology more accessible for disabled people.
Colin Hughes, a former BBC radio producer and TV journalist, aged 58, is an advocate for better accessibility and affordable technology. He tells how technology has evolved over the decades, about the advanced tech he uses in his ‘smart-home’, and the impact he’s had on making technology more accessible for disabled people.

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Date Published:
14 April 2024

Adventure is out there: Martin's accessible outdoor spaces

It’s well documented that being outdoors is good for our mental and physical wellbeing. But making the most of nature isn’t always straightforward if you’re a wheelchair user. Self-confessed outdoor adventurer, Martin Hywood was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy in 1996 and loves exploring the great outdoors. Here, he shares some of his favourite outdoor spaces across the UK – all fully accessible.
It’s well documented that being outdoors is good for our mental and physical wellbeing. But making the most of nature isn’t always straightforward if you’re a wheelchair user. Self-confessed outdoor adventurer, Martin Hywood was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy in 1996 and loves exploring the great outdoors. Here, he shares some of his favourite outdoor spaces across the UK – all fully accessible.

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Date Published:
13 April 2024

Charcot-Marie Tooth runs in my family so I’m running the London marathon

West end musical theatre performer Jordan Cunningham is running the London marathon for his father and nephews with Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT). As a self-confessed novice runner, Jordan talks about how watching his partner complete the marathon last year convinced him to sign up, his training routine, and why this challenge is important to him.
West end musical theatre performer Jordan Cunningham is running the London marathon for his father and nephews with Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT). As a self-confessed novice runner, Jordan talks about how watching his partner complete the marathon last year convinced him to sign up, his training routine, and why this challenge is important to him.

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Date Published:
12 April 2024

Designing funky products for the disabled community

As a manifesting carrier of Becker muscular dystrophy, Michelle has used her experience of living with a disability to start making gadgets and tools to help the disabled community. She discusses being a design student at university, the products she’s created so far, and her future career plans.
As a manifesting carrier of Becker muscular dystrophy, Michelle has used her experience of living with a disability to start making gadgets and tools to help the disabled community. She discusses being a design student at university, the products she’s created so far, and her future career plans.

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Date Published:
11 April 2024
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