Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie, designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Featuring sensory-friendly accessories, it's hailed as a step towards authentic representation for over 700,000 autistic people in the UK.
Mattel launches the first-ever autistic Barbie doll, designed with input from autistic advocates. Features include sensory-friendly clothing and a fidget spinner. Read more about this step for inclusion.
Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with input from autistic advocates. Features include noise-cancelling headphones and a fidget spinner to promote authentic representation.
Mattel's new autistic Barbie, designed with input from autistic advocates, features sensory-friendly accessories like noise-cancelling headphones. Discover this milestone for representation.
New research suggests AI will reshape roles, not replace them, creating complex new challenges and opportunities in the UK workplace. Discover the full impact.
Mental health influencer Dan Hancock reveals six ways ADHD makes Christmas overwhelming. Discover his coping strategies and why neurodivergent individuals need more understanding during the festive season.
A mother shares how letting her autistic son see presents before Christmas Day transformed their festive experience, reducing anxiety and creating joy. Discover her neurodivergent-friendly approach.
A top psychologist shares seven strategies to help the millions of Britons with autism and ADHD navigate the sensory and social overload of the festive season. Learn how to plan, delegate, and find joy.
J Grange reveals his undiagnosed ADHD drove him to repeatedly go missing as a teen. As The Independent launches SafeCall with Missing People, he calls for tailored support for neurodivergent children.
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
JMW Turner's private sketchbooks, featuring 37,000 drawings, are examined on BBC Two. Experts and fans, including Tracey Emin, explore whether the artist was neurodivergent. Discover the revelations tonight.
Ellie Goldstein's groundbreaking Strictly performance challenges stereotypes and celebrates disability inclusion in prime-time television, earning standing ovation from judges.
Ellie Goldstein, Strictly's groundbreaking first contestant with Down's syndrome, leaves the dance floor after a memorable jive with professional partner Johannes Radebe in the latest elimination.
Strictly Come Dancing breaks new ground as Ellie Goldstein, Britain's first professional model with Down's syndrome, joins the 2024 lineup in a landmark moment for disability representation.
Netflix's The Witcher adaptation is reportedly planning to explore Ciri's queer sexuality, a storyline element directly inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski's original book series that many fans may have missed.
In a remarkable American political breakthrough, Gita Pyakurel Subedi has become one of the first Nepali-Bhutanese women elected to public office in Ohio, marking a significant milestone for refugee communities across the United States.
As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from schools sparks national debate about censorship, literary value, and cultural representation in education.
Actress Melissa Johns opens up about playing a character with similar limb differences to her own, discussing representation and the powerful connection with disabled viewers.
An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.
Major redistricting developments in Louisiana and Virginia could reshape the balance of power in Congress, with significant implications for Black voter representation and Democratic prospects.
Emmerdale actor James Moore breaks down in tears as he reveals his close friend and co-star Adam Fielding is leaving the ITV soap in dramatic storyline twist.
The Crown and Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh opens up about her disappointment with the lack of diversity in royal family balcony appearances and discusses the importance of representation in period dramas.
Myleene Klass joins Chris Kamara, Ellie Simmonds and Christine McGuinness in demanding better representation for disabled presenters in television industry reform.
Fact-checkers challenge Reform MPs' assertion that diverse advertising harms business, revealing evidence that inclusive marketing actually boosts company profitability and audience engagement.
Two decades after facing intense discrimination, Muslim New Yorkers are transforming their political influence through progressive representation and community organising.
Contemporary artist Dina Broadhurst reveals shocking new artwork featuring her face digitally placed on another woman's nude body, sparking conversations about identity and female representation in art.
Streaming giant Netflix confronts controversy as viewers identify problematic Jewish character portrayal in psychological thriller You, starring Penn Badgley.
As flawless celebrity pregnancies dominate media, experts question the damaging impact on ordinary women's expectations and mental health during this transformative life stage.
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.