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Melissa Parker
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Award winning freelance journalist, cover girl, columnist and other C-words.
@CosmopolitanUK @RadioTimes @digitalspy @MetroUK
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I couldn't have been more excited to get an email response from Micah Fowler, the first actor with CP I saw on TV.

disabilityrepresentationdiary.substack.com/p/entry-2-pa...
On a white background with two large yellow quotation marks, the following words are written in black: “I also think disability representation matters because seeing yourself represented fosters empowerment. Disability representation empowers and fosters hope to people navigating life with a disability.” Underneath this, in a smaller yellow font, Micah Fowler. Underneath in black font: Actor and Disabled activist. Alongside it is a photo of Micah he was short brown hair, dark eyes and wears a bright green top.
March 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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I just interviewed Emmerdale's James Moore for The Disability Representation Diary! We discussed the importance of authentic disabled characters in media and the ongoing fight for proper representation in today's political climate.
On a white background with two large yellow quotation marks, the following words are written in black: A lot of right-wingers think that it’s DEI or culture outrage...rubbish...whatever… Underneath this, in a smaller yellow font, James Moore Underneath in black font: Actor and Disabled activist. Alongside it is a photo of James. He has long brown hair, brown eyes and brown facial hair. 
March 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Each week I will be interviewing a disabled person about their experiences of disability representation—and why they matter. Please share and subscribe! 💛🖤🤍
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March 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Please consider bringing this information/and the interviews we’re seeing on this to your MP’s attention:

#AssistUsToLive
ID: It is written in cream/white capital letters on a dark red background. Continue to tag your MP and share why you’re against assisted dying! Let’s tell them why it’s personal! Please share! Beneath it in the same font but in a smaller one. #AssistUsToLive
February 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Literally the only way this Christmas gift could've been better is if were a birkin. #Emmerdale
Melissa sits in a brown wheelchair with shott blonde hair and blue eyes she's holding a shopping bag which reads David's Shop Emmerdale
December 26, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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Surely the only proper way to address my birthday card.
Melissa has straight blonde hair and blue eyes and wears a brown coat she is holding and envelope which says The Queen on it.
December 13, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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#AssistUsToLive
On a dark red background in large white capital letters, it reads THE NOOSE AROUND HER NECK. SLACKENS, SAGS—TIGHTENS.” Underneath is written the hashtag in smaller wording: #AssistUsToLive 
December 9, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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I urge you to vote No. This bill leaves us vulnerable. Disabled lives are worth more than a few hours of debate --- don't help to put a potentially slowly tightening noose around our neck.

#AssistUsToLive
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November 29, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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As so many MPs remain undecided on #assisteddying please consider contacting your MP:

#AssistUsToLive
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November 28, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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I wrote an open letter to my local MP. Please consider doing this too:

#AssistUsToLive

www.thecanary.co/opinion/2024...
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November 25, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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My first ever published #poem is about being #disabled and working-class. #poetry
Reads: Melissa Parker Hardship: She sits in it. Sternliness and stateliness. Rigidity in her composure. After all, British people glorify hardship, Fetishize the Blitz and the stiff upper lip, It builds character. But being disabled is---
November 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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As an introduction: I am an award winning #disabled journalist and published poet. Soaps, Star Trek and a bit of a Smeghead.
Melissa sits in her wheelchair she has blonde hair and blue eyes she holds an award which reads, "Best Opinion"
November 18, 2024 at 6:52 PM