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Championing Disability

Adam Walton shines a light on scientists with disabilities and explores disability research across the UK.

Adam Walton shines a light on scientists with disabilities and explores disability research across the UK.

Joining him is Professor of Learning Disability Nursing at the University of South Wales, Professor Ruth Northway.

Systems Integration Engineer, Rugile Sestokaite, discusses DNA sequencing and describes living with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that affects the muscles.

Dr Nicolas Bonne from the University of Portsmouth is a vision impaired astronomer and examines multi-sensory techniques to communicate science.

Plus, Speech Neuroscientist, Dr Sophie Meekings, reveals how communication disabilities affect interactions.

Produced by Stuart Russell.

Release date:

29 minutes

On radio

Tue 19 May 202618:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 May 202618:30
  • Wed 20 May 202606:31

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