“How to be disabled and proud” – listen to our latest podcast episode

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Wednesday 21 May 2025

Has your child ever felt like they don’t fit in anywhere? Or like no-one understands what things feel like?

Maybe they feel like they’re the only person in the world who looks, moves or thinks like they do.

Cathy Reay, disabled writer, journalist, and single mum to two disabled children, wants your child to know that they are not alone. They belong in the world exactly as they are.

This is the message of Cathy’s new book, “How to be disabled and proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it…)”. Described as a “powerful call to action for both disabled and non-disabled children”, the book aims to encourage readers to advocate for a more accessible world and to inspire them to embrace their disabled identity.

Written for children aged nine and up, it’s also an essential guide to growing up disabled. From navigating school life, finding disabled community and building confidence, to facing challenges like bullying and discrimination and learning how to value and celebrate yourself, just as you are.

In our latest podcast episode, we’re delighted to welcome Cathy to talk about her new book. We also hear some moments that made you proud of your disabled child, shared on our Facebook page.

You can listen to our podcast, “The helpful podcast for families with disabled children”, on the usual platforms. Or you can watch on our YouTube channel.