stereotypes

Essex tourism board is to launch a social media film to challenge stereotypes

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The only way is upmarket! Essex tourism board is to launch a social media film featuring ‘ambassadors’ to challenge decades-old stereotypes about the county Tourism board in Essex to launch film featuring ‘ambassadors’ on social media  County of Essex wants to prove it has more to offer than fake tans and cosmetics But one local … Read more

Mother of twins with down syndrome wants to tackle stereotypes after ‘pitying reaction’ to diagnosis

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Identical twins with Down’s syndrome have starred in a heartwarming film that follows the pair doing work experience to help them figure out what they want to be when they grow up.  Elaine Scougal, from Dundee, made a social media page for her twins Ollie and Cameron, six, when they were newborns, after constantly receiving ‘pitying reactions’ … Read more