Reports of hate crimes against disabled people have featured heavily in the news in recent months. Tom Shakespeare believes that some disturbing social attitudes are behind the growth in such violent attacks.

Tom Shakespeare on the flagrant discrimination practised against the disabled (in particular those with restricted growth) by employers.

An argument for progressive change within the disability rights movement.

Every beneficial drug seems to come with its own side effects. And each successful treatment raises new questions about access, equity and rationing.

The policy of inclusive education for disabled students should not be abandoned.

Good, honest, hardworking able-bodied people face a scourge which makes Saddam and Osama look like amateurs.

The disability movement has prioritised public goals – independent living, anti-discrimination – over private fulfilment.