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SUMMARY:Claiming the Normal - Hartlepool
DESCRIPTION:Claim the Normal\nCreated by Difference North East and photographed by Kev Howard\, the project Claiming the Normal celebrates every day disabled lives\, challenging stereotypes and reclaiming space for authentic representation. The exhibition showcases striking portraits of disabled people doing ordinary things—working\, shopping\, enjoying hobbies\, and simply living their lives. \n\n@differencenortheast The media often gets disability WRONG! 🚫 Disabled people are shown as either helpless or superheroes. ✅ But in real life\, disabled people go to the pub\, shop\, work\, and have fun—just like everyone else. We’re taking real photos to show every day disabled people—AND WE NEED YOU! Get paid £50-£75 for a 1-3 hour photo shoot. No experience needed—just be yourself! Interested? Send us a DM\, email christopher@differencenortheast.org.uk\, or text/WhatsApp 07813 789529. Tag a friend who should be part of this! #RealDisabledLife #representationmatters #disabledtiktok #disability ♬ original sound: Difference North East\n\n \nThrough these images\, the project breaks down barriers and invites audiences to rethink how disability is portrayed: beyond clichés of “superhuman” or “helpless.” \nAbout the Project:\nReclaiming the Normal is a photography initiative by Difference North East\, a disability rights charity dedicated to ending discrimination\, improving access\, and changing public perceptions of disability!
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/claiming-the-normal-hartlepool/
LOCATION:Hartlepool Art Gallery\, Church St\,\, Hartlepool\, TS24 7EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Disability History,Disabled representation,arts
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SUMMARY:Mary Greaves\, Local Disability Hero
DESCRIPTION:As part of Disability History Month\, Christopher Hartworth will be delivering a presentation and talk about Mary Greaves\, a Disability Activist from Whitley Bay who was involved in lobbying for the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. \nMembers only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. \nThis event will be held on zoom. You might find these resources helpful – how to join and Zoom call and Ground Rules for Difference Events.\nIf you require any adjustments to attend Difference North East events\, please let us know by emailing hello@differencenortheast.org.uk or by phone/text/whatsapp to 07304061207. \nRegister\n\n\n \nPrefer a full-screen version?\n\nClick here to register instead\n. \nJoin Difference North East
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/mary-greaves-local-disability-hero/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Women,Disability History,Disabled representation
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