Sharon's Story About Paul

Sharon tells a story about her boyfriend Paul, who very sadly died of Covid-19 in April 2020.

Tony Has A Covid-19 Test

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Tony explains what happened when he had Covid-19 test, as part of the surge testing in South London.

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Our Lockdown Stories by Robin Meader

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Animated short about the lockdown experiences of a group of friends with learning disabilities.

What Has Lockdown Been Like For Shane?

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Shane's mum tells Ajay what the pandemic has been like for a young person with complex needs.

Ajay Interviews Ros

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Ros tells Ajay about lockdown, getting the vaccine, and looking forward to going back to the Day Centre to see her friends.

Lee's Covid-19 Vaccine Story

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Lee tells us about having the COVID-19 vaccine. 

"This lockdown is madness though..."

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Lee tells us about Christmas in lockdown, the Covid-19 vaccine, mask wearing, New Year's Eve, and staying creative during the pandemic.

James Covid-19 Vaccine Story

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James tells us about having the COVID-19 vaccine. James felt a bit ill after his COVID-19 vaccine but he was ok after a few days and wants the second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Ajay's Lockdown 2020

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What was best, not best, and hopes for 2021.

Having the Covid-19 Vaccination

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Tony tells us what it was like to get the vaccination.

Isaac's Story

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Issac talks about his experience of living through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Craig's Update: Lockdown 3

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An update from Craig as the UK goes back into lockdown in January 2021.

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Still, Here by Access All Areas

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A film about the audio exhibition, exploring learning disabled life in lockdown and beyond.

Growing Wild (audiobook)

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Mencap and The Arts Council present 'Growing Wild', the pandemic through the eyes of a poet with a learning disability by Clare Manley and Emma Claire Sweeney.

Pandemic Positivity - Tom's Story

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Produced by International Mixed Ability Sports and Tell Studio, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and The School for Social Entrepreneurs. To find out more about IMAS, please visit mixedabilitysports.org.uk

Pandemic Positivity - Rupert's Story

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Produced by International Mixed Ability Sports and Tell Studio, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and The School for Social Entrepreneurs. To find out more about IMAS, please visit mixedabilitysports.org.uk

Pandemic Positivity - Katrina's Story

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Produced by International Mixed Ability Sports and Tell Studio, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and The School for Social Entrepreneurs. To find out more about IMAS, please visit mixedabilitysports.org.uk

Spare Tyre's Freelance Task Force

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This film was made by Ellie Mason and Alice Theobald with Paul Christian and Charlene Salter, who were sponsored by Access All Areas. 

It explores the challenges facing artists that are neuro-divergent and/or have a disability, and what a more inclusive future could look like.

Craig's Lockdown Update

Why aren't the media talking to people like me?

Why are our voices being ignored?

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Terry would love to see the experiences of people with learning disabilities on news television shows.

Life In Lockdown by Magpie Dance

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Before lockdown, taking dance classes, being in the studio and performing in shows were a big part of our lives, so when lockdown happened it was really important that our course continued online to keep our fitness up and our creativity flowing!

Izzy's Message of Kindness

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Izzy is an actor and Assistant Stage Manager at Hubbub Theatre Company. She created this video as part of their Hubbub at Home series.

A story from a Beyond Words Book Club

Lockdown Slug by The Misfits Theatre Company

Ettie's trampoline story

Clemma talks about story sharing

Josh's story

Ajay's story

Craig's story

Joe's haircut

Abbie's story

Terry speaks out!

Ettie makes ham and cheese jelly!!

Henley rides her bike