Becoming a Scope Ambassador
It gives me great pleasure to announce that I’ve become an ambassador for the charity, Scope.
For those of you that don’t know, Scope are the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.
We’re a strong community, of disabled people and non-disabled people, with a shared vision of equality. You can find out more on the Scope website.
Scope has helped me (and others like me) a lot over the years and so it’s a honour for me to be given this role. I hope to be able to help the charity as much as possible and give something back to them. It’s a nice way to end a great year.
The announcement about my ambassador role came at Scope’s Inspirations Dinner, which was held at the beautiful Natural History Museum in London in November. After the announcement, I sat down with Clare Balding to chat about what I meant to me.
Scope is working tirelessly to effectively represent disabled people, particularly the one million disabled children in the UK whose voices need to be represented and heard by government, by the media and by the public.
I hope I can help them with this. It would have made a massive difference to me to have more disabled role models while growing up. And that’s why I would like to see more disabled people being shown on television. Basically, more disabled people being portrayed in a positive light. I’m sick of being part of a group in society who are mostly demonised in the media.That’s exactly why hate crimes against the disabled are on the rise.
The general public need to see that we’re not all just scroungers and benefits cheats, they need to see that disabled people can contribute an awful lot to society, and they need to see that we have a sense of humour just like anyone else.
Programmes like The Last Leg on Channel 4 have paved the way but there’s still a lot that could be done. Only when we see disabled people on our stages and on our screens as much as anyone else will attitudes really change. And only then will disabled people feel fully a part of society.
Of course, success breeds success as well. It would be nice for every disabled child to realise they have the opportunity to do whatever they like when they grow up. But they’ll only believe this if they see other people in a similar situation achieving their goals.
The comedy scene as a whole can play a big part in this. There are some amazing disabled comedians working on the circuit. And comedy is the perfect way to tackle difficult subjects in a way that can make people both laugh AND think at the same time.
I look forward to working with Scope and thank them for this opportunity!
Had a lush night at @xsmalarkey on Tuesday!
After seeing the legend that is Bernard, I'm starting a petition to make dogs mandatory in every comedy green room.
Forget the rider. I don't need fancy water or exotic snacks. Just put a friendly dog in every green room and Read moreI'm happy.
Who's signing my petition?
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There's no such thing as a stupid question. If people don't ask, they'll never know.
So here's my answer to a question I got asked recently: "Does cerebral palsy get worse as you get older?"
If you've got another question you've always Read morewondered about, drop it in the comments. It could be the next video.
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It's official... tickets are now on sale! 🎉
I'm so excited to finally be heading back on tour with my brand new show, The Cerebral Palsy Puppet.
It's been five years since my last UK tour, and I can't wait to get back on stage and see so many familiar (and Read morehopefully a few new) faces along the way.
If I'm coming to a theatre near you, I'd love to see you there.
🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in the bio.
#StandUpComedy #LiveComedy #ComedyTour #Disability #WhatsOn
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I'm so excited to finally be able to say this...
The Cerebral Palsy Puppet is heading out on tour in Spring 2027.
It's been five years since my last UK tour, and I can't wait to get back on stage with a brand new show. This is probably my most personal show yet, butRead more don't worry, it's still packed with the jokes, stories and questionable life choices you'd expect from me.
If I'm coming to a theatre near you, I'd love to see you there. Some venues are quite intimate, so if you'd like to come along, I'd recommend booking sooner rather than later.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale from Friday 2 October at 10am via the link in the bio.
Photographer credit @ullathorne
Being able to walk a few steps shouldn’t mean you’re denied the powered wheelchair you clinically need.
Lucy from Lulabelle’s Chronic Journey has launched a Parliamentary petition calling for NHS powered wheelchair provision to be based on clinical need, safety and independence, not Read moresimply whether someone can stand or walk.
She also wants to hear from other wheelchair users who have faced similar barriers.
If you agree that clinical need should come before walking ability, please sign and share:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778791
#ClinicalNeedNotWalkingAbility
@lulabelleschronicals
Disability doesn't define your character. Your attitude does.
Simple as that.
#Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #BeKind
ID: Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy) drives a white mobility scooter through a sunny courtyard. Large on-screen text reads: Read more"Some people think being disabled is the worst thing that could happen to them." It then changes to: "Personally, I'd be far more worried about being a complete dickhead."
The people of Piddington have spoken! It's a local village, for local people. There's nothing for you here!
Do you want to buy some pegs?
#Comedy #Satire #LeagueOfGentlemen #DarkHumour #Piddington
I'm heading to Glasgow this weekend for two nights at @gleeclubglasgow
Friday and Saturday, I'll be trying to make people laugh alongside Ray Bradshaw, Mick Ferry and the rest of the brilliant line-up. If you've never seen me live, this is your chance. If you have seen me Read morelive, you've probably forgotten most of it anyway.
What's the most random thing about Glasgow that I need to know before this weekend?
See you there, Glasgow!
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