Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

A woman in America has chosen to go blind. We discuss.

Footage of John Lennon mocking people with learning disabilities has caused a stir online, was it offensive or just of its time?

MP for Elmet & Rothwell Alec Shelbrooke was said to have been "resting his eyes" during a debate in parliament this week. Shelbrooke is partially deaf and was resting his head near a speaker in order to listen to proceedings. BBC's Newsbeat retweeted the thread and has since issued an apology. We share our personal stories of when people believe we are not disabled. We also talk about Stevie Wonder and James Corden's Carpool Karaoke skit on the Late Late Show and discuss the conspiracy theories that follow Wonder.

On this week's edition of Inside Ouch we talk language and labels, including whether it is right to use the term ‘normal’ to describe non-disabled people. Also, where do you stand on the assisted dying dilemma? We examine some of the many difficult facets of the debate.

Travel, stigma, work and mental illness as a disabled person in Japan.

Being a blind mum and the difficulties of getting fit if you're disabled.

Are disabled models still a novelty? And how airport security checks can get a bit personal for disabled people.

A look at the recent Special Olympics. Also, being inspired by other disabled people.

From Los Angeles, Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte chats about his latest role playing a character who, unlike himself, is not disabled, Plus Auti Angel from reality TV's Push Girls, and Gail Williamson disability talent agent. With Kate Monaghan and Shannon Murray.

Inside Ouch gets very British as we discuss how the weather can affect a disability