Disability Review Magazine- DRM

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

Ten years ago, I appeared in the Maltesers “Look on the Light Side” adverts.

At the time, they were called groundbreaking. And honestly—they were.

For the first time, Disabled people weren’t the background characters or the “inspirational” storyline. We were messy, funny, awkward, human. Front and centre.

It felt like a shift.

And in many ways, it was. That campaign changed my life. It opened doors, gave me visibility, and showed what was possible when Disabled people are actually included in creative work.

But here’s the part I’ve been sitting with a decade later:

It didn’t lead to sustained change.

If anything, it feels like the industry paused, applauded itself… and moved on.

Tokenism can open doors—I’m proof of that. But it was never meant to be the end point.

So where are the follow-ups?
Where is the investment in Disabled creatives behind the camera?
Where is the consistency?

Because Disabled people haven’t gone anywhere.

We proved it could be done.

So why didn’t anyone keep doing it?

I’ve written a reflection on what that experience gave me—and what it didn’t.

I’d be really interested to hear from others in the industry—especially Disabled creatives. Has it improved for you, or does it feel like we’ve gone backwards?

24/04/2026

NEWS: Congratulations are in order for Dr Frances Ryan, whose book, Who Wants Normal?, is published in paperback this month. Read our interview with Frances here:

https://issuu.com/sevenstarmedia/docs/drm_-_disability_review_magazine_-_summer_2025

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

Less than 10% of businesses have a disability inclusion strategy. That gap affects real people every day, customers who can’t access services, and employees who face barriers that could be removed with the right approach.

A strategy gives organisations direction, accountability and a way to measure progress. It turns good intentions into decisions that improve experiences for disabled people.

22/04/2026

Dr Carly Jones MBE is a trail blazing influence in the ADHD & Autism space

With over 20 years of experience she has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for people with AuDHD.

Link to watch in comments 👇

22/04/2026

Find disabled people 'inspiring'? Here at Disability Review Magazine, we offer a more nuanced point of view. Just take a look at our issue from last year featuring Ade Adepitan !

https://issuu.com/sevenstarmedia/docs/drm_-_disability_review_magazine_-_summer_2025

20/04/2026

In need of a reset? Take inspiration from our very own Amo Singh Raju, who writes on the need for rest when disabled in our latest issue. Read here for FREE:

https://issuu.com/sevenstarmedia/docs/drm_-_disability_review_magazine_-_spring_2026

20/04/2026

🚗🏆 Big News! The Award-Winning Jaecoo is now available on the Motability Scheme! 🙌✨

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20/04/2026

17/04/2026

Why does adaptive fashion matter, and why should we care?

With social media teases from Unhidden about something new on the horizon, Disability Review Magazine delved into the new & emerging sector of fashionable, accessible clothing for disabled people. Featuring: Victoria Jenkins, CEO of Unhidden, Chamiah Dewey from Dewey Clothing, and Hanan Tantush from Intotum Fashion, we explored why adaptive fashion matters in our latest issue. Read for free here:

https://issuu.com/sevenstarmedia/docs/drm_-_disability_review_magazine_-_spring_2026