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Shona Louise

Disability & Theatre Blog | Access Consultancy | Freelance Writer

WRITING

Shona Louise has been a freelance writer and journalist since 2017, with by-lines in Metro, The Independent, DigitalSpy, Posability Magazine, The Unwritten, Rooted in Rights and more. In July 2019 Shona was published in ‘Rife: Twenty-One Stories From Britain’s Youth’, an anthology book compiled of essays from young people. Her essay focused on what it’s like growing up as a young disabled adult in the UK. Shona also writes a regular column for The Leva Clinic, called ‘Patient’s Perspective’.
Here you can find some of my most recent freelance writing, media appearances, features and interviews.

The Guardian Nov ’17: Stares, Glares and Internet Dating, the harsh realities of life with a disability

The Guardian Nov ’17: What is life really like for disabled people?

Channel 4 News Jan ’18: Pre-packaged food ‘vital’ for some disabled people

Metro Jan ’18: Criticisms of prepared packaged food completely ignore the thousands of people in the UK living with a disability

In Visibility Feb ’18: In Visibility Today podcast

In Visibility Feb ’18: In Visibility Today: Disability Blogger & Activist Shona Louise

Perry O’Bree Nov ’18: Bat Out Of Hell Accessibility in Theatres

BroadwayWorldUK Jan ’19: BroadwayWorldUK’s 100 People To Follow On Twitter in 2019

Perry O’Bree Jan ’19: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Cast Change 2019

The Old Vic Mar ’19: ‘The Bare Minimum Is Not Enough’

Perry O’Bree Apr ’19: Six The Musical Accessibility in Theatres Arts Theatre

BBC Radio 4 Jul ’19: Money Box – The Costs of Being Disabled

Refinery29 Aug ’19: How The Hidden Costs Of Being Disabled Are Making Me Broke

Metro Sep ’19: For Disabled People Like Me Public Transport Is Terrifying

i News Oct ’19: Disabled Customer Had To Jam Wheelchair Between Train Doors So She Could Leave ‘Nightmare’ Journey 

BroadwayWorldUK Oct ’19: Shona Louise On How Theatres Can Improve Access

Metro Nov ’19: My Choice Not To Have Kids Has Nothing To Do With The Fact I’m Disabled

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard Nov ’19: Surprising A Subscriber

Motability Jan ’20: Accessible Days Out: The Old Vic 

The Old Vic Jan ’20: What’s Inside

Carrie-Ann Lightley Jul ’20: Wheelchair Travel On Buses And Trains During A Pandemic

Motability Aug ’20: Shona Louise Learns About The Motability Scheme 

Rooted in Rights Oct ’20: Is There Space For Disabled People In The Period Positive Movement? 

Metro Oct ’20: Strangers Won’t Stop Touching Me And My Wheelchair 

Independent Nov ’20: I Am A Proud Disability Activist But Know Almost Know About The History Of Our Movement

Curtain Call Broadway Nov ’20: Shona Louise Talks Accessibility In Theatres

The Creative Climate Activist Nov’20: Inspiring Activists: Shona Louise

BBC Money Box Podcast Nov ’20: Job Success For Young Blogger

Motability Dec ’20: Shona Louise: Driving Assessment And Choosing A Vehicle 

Digital Spy Dec ’20: Christmas Ever After Proves Cheesy Romcoms Can Effect Radical Change

The Unwritten Jan ’21: I Don’t Want To Be Grateful And Patient About Disability Rights

Digital Spy Jan ’21: Doctor Who’s New Companion Casting Was A Missed Opportunity For Disability Representation

Rooted in Rights Jan ’21: I’m A Disability Activist Because I Have To Be, But Not Always Because I Want To Be

I Am Number 17 Campaign Feb ’21: The Unpredictability Of Having A Rare Condition

Metro Feb ’21: I Need Open Heart Surgery – But I’m Having To Wait Six Months Because Of Coronavirus

Motability Feb ’21: How I’m Surviving Lockdown

Motability Mar ’21: Theatres And Covid-19: How The Show Goes On

Scope Mar ’21: It Took Almost A Year For The Government To Send Me A Shielding Letter

The Blind Lads Podcast Apr ’21: Journeys with Shona Louise

Wheel Air Aug ’21: How Covid-19 Made Theatre More Accessible 

The Stage Jul ’21: Six Criticised For Transferring To West End Theatre Without Disabled Access

Rooted in Rights Aug ’21: Disability Is More Than Just Inspiration or Trauma

The Unwritten Oct ’21: Why Being A Disabled Freelancer On Universal Credit Is A Double-Edged Sword

Metro Oct ’21: Thanks To Universal Credit, I Can’t Live With My Girlfriend Without Losing Financial Independence

Motability Nov ’21: Passing My Driving Test

The Rest Room Dec ’21: How Accessible Is Theatre For Disabled People?

The Unwritten Feb ’22: The Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ Plan Forgets Disabled People

Pink News Feb ’22: As A Queer Disabled Person, I Don’t See Myself In LGBT+ History Month

The Old Vic June ’22: On PRIDE: Shona Louise

The Guardian July ’22: Access All Areas: The Creatives Opening Theatre Up To Disabled Audiences

Power To Fly: Investigating The Intersection Of LGBTQ+ And Disability

The Unwritten Aug’ 22: The DWP Is Crushing My Dreams Of Living With My Partner

BroadwayWorldUK Aug’22: UNLIMITED FESTIVAL: A True Celebration Of Disabled Creatives

BroadwayWorldUK Sept’22: Arts Access Card Delay Continues Confusion For Disabled Theatregoers

Leva Clinic: Patient’s Perspective Column

Blogosphere Magazine Issue 13 June 2017: The Importance Of Disabled Bloggers

Taking over the NHS Twitter – July 2018

Thiis Magazine Cover & Feature (Pages 10-13) – October 2018

Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List 2018 – Britain’s most influential Disabled people

Evening Standard – Technology changed our lives

Photo by Natasha Pszenicki

Essayist in Rife: Twenty-One Stories From Britain’s Youth 

I am number 17 campaign 

 
 
Featured in children’s book ‘Family Shapes: Numbers and Counting’ 

Posability Magainze Feb/Mar 2020 – A Guide To Accessible Theatre 

Quoted in ‘How To Go To Work’ by Lucy Clayton & Steve Haines

Posability Magazine Dec/Jan 2020/2021 – How I Turned My Disability Into A Career
 

Red Moon Gang: An Inclusive Guide To Periods March 2021 – What about disabled people?

 

Posability Magazine Apr/May 2021 – Taking Over TikTok

 

Posability Magazine Oct/Nov 2021 – (No) Exit Left Stage
 

 

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