Max Fisher RSci

Tag: LGBT

  • Disability History Month – Nottingham City Council

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    Back in December 2025 (I’m almost caught up, I swear!), I ventured out to Nottingham to talk to members of Nottingham City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Network about disability activism in queer spaces. It’s always a pleasure to visit my home away from home, especially when I get to share my journey with people, and inspire people…

  • Mental Health Panel at RARESummit 2025

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    In November last year, I attended RARESummit 2025, and sat on a panel talking about mental health in the rare disease world. Jo Balfour, managing director of CamRARE kicked off the event in her keynote speech, celebrating 10 years of CamRARE. She shared 10 moments covering 10 years of the charity, sharing highlights and lessons…

  • Judging The 2025 Sense Awards!

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    2025 bought me so many full-circle moments. One of which was being asked to be a judge for the 2025 Sense awards! Each year, the Sense awards highlight inspirational people in the disability and DeafBlindness space with different categories of award. In 2022, I was awarded the Sense ‘Person of the Year’ award for my…