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Talking about the Paralympics on BBC Radio Sheffield

Posted on August 26, 2021 By Philippa Willitts

I was on Paulette Edwards’ show on BBC Radio Sheffield again, this time talking about the Paralympic Games and the visibility it gives to disabled […]

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I was a guest on the Crippled Stomp podcast

Posted on August 3, 2021 By Philippa Willitts

Last week, Shabaaz Mohammed invited me to be a guest on his intriguingly named podcast Crippled Stomp. Always keen to talk all things disability, I […]

Disabled writer, Podcast, Speaking

Six disabled people of color smile and pose in front of a concrete wall. Five people stand in the back, with the Black woman in the center holding up a chalkboard sign reading "disabled and here." A South Asian person in a wheelchair sits in front.

I spoke on BBC Radio Sheffield about disability during lockdown and accessibility as we open up

Posted on July 20, 2021 By Philippa Willitts

Last week, I published an article with Now Then magazine about the strangeness of things becoming more accessible in many ways during the lockdowns, and […]

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Festival of Debate: my upcoming presentation on disability and violence against women and girls

Posted on May 11, 2021 By Philippa Willitts

Earlier this year, I presented a webinar called Deadly Intersections: Disability and Gender-Based Violence. It was really well-attended and the questions and discussion at the […]

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Deadly Intersections: Disability and Gender-Based Violence

Posted on February 4, 2021 By Philippa Willitts

I’m involved in the Women’s Equality Party and I am part of the comms team for my local branch. I’m also a member of the […]

Disabled writer, Speaking