Ellise Hayward’s News Stories
I’m the Disabilities Editor for the Jill Dando News who covers positive stories on disabilities.
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Luke Thompson - Cerebral Palsy
Luke Thompson - Cerebral Palsy
Luke, who lives with cerebral palsy, shares how sports, music, and determination have helped him overcome challenges and inspire others.
Living With Scoliosis Documentary
Living With Scoliosis Documentary
A new documentary explores the emotional, social, and everyday realities of living with scoliosis, giving a voice to people often misunderstood or unheard.
David Smith – British Boccia Champion & Paralympic Star
David Smith – British Boccia Champion & Paralympic Star
Discover David Smith’s inspiring journey from aviation lover to Britain’s most successful Boccia athlete with five Paralympic medals.
Alfie Draper - Singing and Cerebral Palsy
Alfie Draper - Singing and Cerebral Palsy
Steph Chamberlain - Cerebral Palsy and Clay
Steph Chamberlain - Cerebral Palsy and Clay
Meet Steph—dog lover, potter, and cerebral palsy warrior—who turned lockdown creativity into a thriving passion for ceramics and self-expression.
Accessible Inclusive Music - Inclusive Music
Accessible Inclusive Music - Inclusive Music
AIM offers free and low-cost music for children with disabilities. Join their inclusive online choir or support their dream to grow and expand!
Lasagna Love - kindness
Lasagna Love - kindness
A global movement sharing home-cooked lasagnas to support neighbors in need. Volunteer, donate, or request a meal at LasagnaLove.org.
Daisy Demetre - fibular hemimelia and Fashion
Daisy Demetre - fibular hemimelia and Fashion
By Ellise Hollie-Haywood, Disabilities Editor Daisy is 14 years old and lives life with confidence, strength, and a cheeky smile that’s never far away. She’s outgoing, driven, and has always loved being in front of a camera—whether it’s for fashion, media, or just for fun. But
Beth Moulam -Disability Changemaker and Paralympiam
Beth Moulam -Disability Changemaker and Paralympiam
Liam Virgo - Functional Neurological Disorder
Liam Virgo - Functional Neurological Disorder
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Liam Virgo has Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which affects how the brain sends and receives information to and from the body which can cause paralysis, seizures, sensory changes, difficulty with speech, swallowing and cognitive issues. Before Liam was diagnosed with FND at the age of
Harley the Hero - Cerebral Palsy
Harley the Hero - Cerebral Palsy
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent March was Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate both the small and big milestones of those living with the condition. Harley has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy), hyperinsulinism, epilepsy, visual impairment, and scoliosis. He experiences daily seizures and
Ethan’s Voice - AAC
Ethan’s Voice - AAC
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Editor Everything changed as a family when Ethan’s family realised Ethan was autistic. "There is no need to apologise or look sad when someone tells you their child is autistic, instead, why not ask what brings them joy or is there anything you can do
1Voice - AAC
1Voice - AAC
Primark's Adaptive Clothing
Primark's Adaptive Clothing
Top tips for happiness
Top tips for happiness
Izzy - Runs for InForce Charity
Izzy - Runs for InForce Charity
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Young philanthropist Izzy Rutter, an 11-year-old from Exeter, recently accomplished an impressive 20-mile charity walk to raise money for InFocus…
Rob Frank - Teaching Assistant and Amputee
Rob Frank - Teaching Assistant and Amputee
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent "Rob Frank - Tell us a little about yourself" My name is Rob Franks and I'm 45 years old. I live in Poole, Dorset with my beautiful wife, 2 children Harry and Ollie, our 2 dogs Lexi and Murphy and our 2 cats Waffle
Louise - Amputee CEO
Louise - Amputee CEO
By Ellise Hayward, Disabilities Editor, Jill Dando News In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Louise, 39, the CEO and founder of West Street Nutrition, is turning her personal struggles into a beacon of hope for her community. Despite losing her leg over two decades ago, Louise has embarked
Chloe Tear - Cerebral Palsy and Blind
Chloe Tear - Cerebral Palsy and Blind
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent In a world where disability often remains misunderstood, Chloe Tear stands out as a beacon of hope and determination. At 26, this disabled writer, content designer, and speaker is breaking barriers and changing perceptions, one blog post at a time. Overcoming Adversity Diagnosed with mild
Katie Krzyanowski - Kyphosis
Katie Krzyanowski - Kyphosis
Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Meet Katie Krzyanowski, 26 and from the UK! She loves make-up, books and just being creative. Katie was born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and was typically healthy until she was 4 when they discovered she had Scoliosis which was quickly
Ciara Lawrence - Learning Disability and Mencap
Ciara Lawrence - Learning Disability and Mencap
Caroline Keep - Autistic, ADHD and Educator
Caroline Keep - Autistic, ADHD and Educator
Georgia Vine - Cerebral Palsy and Author
Georgia Vine - Cerebral Palsy and Author
Khamani Edwards - Dystonia
Khamani Edwards - Dystonia
Adventures for All - Accessible Holiday Park
Adventures for All - Accessible Holiday Park
Nath Fernandes- Cerebral Palsy and travelling
Nath Fernandes- Cerebral Palsy and travelling
Cutting Edge Theatre - Performing and Down Syndrome
Cutting Edge Theatre - Performing and Down Syndrome
Wizzybugs - Powerd Wheelchairs
Wizzybugs - Powerd Wheelchairs
AbletoAchieve - Learning Disabilities
AbletoAchieve - Learning Disabilities
Gavin Clifton - Cerebral Palsy and Author.
Gavin Clifton - Cerebral Palsy and Author.
AAC West of England
AAC West of England
Special Effects - Adapted technology
Special Effects - Adapted technology
Anastacia Rose - Performing and Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder
Anastacia Rose - Performing and Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder
Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Club
Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Club
Ben Butler - Cerebral Palsy
Ben Butler - Cerebral Palsy
Nikki - Makaton Tutor
Nikki - Makaton Tutor
Jonathan Bryan - Cerebral Palsy
Jonathan Bryan - Cerebral Palsy
Callum Day -Arthrogryposis and Blind
Callum Day -Arthrogryposis and Blind
Sam Buckingham - Autism
Sam Buckingham - Autism
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