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The image is an infographic illustrating the "Hierarchy of road users," with a focus on vulnerability levels. The design features a gradient background transitioning from light blue at the top to white at the bottom. At the top right corner, there is a blue and green "Safer Mobility" logo from Surewise, featuring an icon of a mobility scooter. The title "Hierarchy of road users" is written in bold green and blue text. A horizontal arrow spans the image, indicating a spectrum from "Most vulnerable" on the left to "Least vulnerable" on the right. The infographic depicts different types of road users along this scale: - On the most vulnerable end, there is a pedestrian, a mobility scooter user (highlighted with a magnifying glass effect and a red question mark), and horse riders. - In the middle, cyclists and smaller vehicles like cars are shown. - On the least vulnerable end, larger vehicles such as vans and trucks are depicted. The image emphasizes the importance of road safety and awareness, particularly for more vulnerable road users like pedestrians and mobility scooter users.
The image is a promotional banner for a podcast called "My Voice Podcast." The banner has a purple background with white text and includes the podcast's logo, which features a microphone icon and the tagline "Amplifying Unheard Voices." The text on the image reads: **"Giving disabled people from ethnic minorities a voice"** (inside a purple speech bubble). **"Listen on Spotify >>>"** (written in large white font). The image also includes the Spotify logo, which is a green circle with three white sound waves. The design suggests that the podcast focuses on amplifying the voices of disabled individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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An image promoting The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum (NUCUF). It features a beige background with bold, navy blue text for strong visual contrast and clarity. Key Design Elements: Title/Header: At the top, the acronym “NUCUF” is prominently displayed in large, bold capital letters. Below it, in smaller text, is the full name: “The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum.” Main Message: The central message is styled in a bold, uppercase format: “SHARE EXPERIENCES FOR DWP REVIEW OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE” Bullet Point Highlights: The poster includes six concise bullet points summarising key questions: Impact of Carer’s Allowance overpayments Effectiveness of DWP processes Clarity and ease of communication How carers feel they are treated Areas for improvement Focus areas like self-employment, averaging earnings, and expense clarity Call to Action: At the bottom, in bold navy type: “SUBMISSIONS CLOSE AT 23:59 ON 11 MAY 2025” “SEND RESPONSES TO LEO@NUCUF.COM”
NUCUF Urges Carers To Contribute To DWP Review Of Carer’s Allowance
Image 1 credit: Courtesy of DAO dis_place gallery installation image (screenshot) featuring: ● Richard Butchins, Light of the World, 2021. Digital image. Image credit: Courtesy of DAO ● Sam Metz, Instability, 2024. Valchromat and glazed earthenware. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin Image 2 credit: Courtesy of DAO dis_place gallery installation image (screenshot) featuring: ● Louise Machlachlan, Mōtae, 2019-present. Giclée print on aluminium composite sheet. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin ● Carrie Ravenscroft, Sugarcoated Feminine Rage, 2024. Acrylic paint, oil paint and gouache on board. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin
Disability Arts Online Launches dis_place: A Game-Changer For Accessible Digital Exhibitions
An elderly Caucasian couple is pictured in a modern, accessible living space filled with natural light. The man, smiling, is seated in a wheelchair and wears a light blue shirt and beige trousers. The woman stands beside him, leaning slightly on a cane with one hand gently resting on his shoulder. She has short white hair and is dressed in a beige cardigan over a light top and jeans. The background shows a bright, open-plan area with light wood flooring, neutral-toned furniture, and a simple kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Rethinking Accessible Housing For Ageing At Home In Britain
The image is a promotional graphic for *The Great British Sewing Bee*. It features a lively group of contestants posing cheerfully inside the iconic sewing room. Each person is striking a fun, expressive pose, showcasing a range of personal styles, body types, and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the show’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. At the top, bold white text reads: **“IS YOUR SOUL FED”**, and at the bottom: **“BY NEEDLE AND THREAD?”**, inviting viewers to reflect on their passion for sewing. In the bottom-left corner is *The Great British Sewing Bee* logo, established in 2012. Just beneath the main text is the application website: **applyforsewingbee.co.uk**. The background is a rich green, with a stitched-line motif weaving through the frame, symbolising threads and the theme of sewing. The overall design is energetic, inclusive, and warmly inviting.
Calling All Stitch Stars: The Great British Sewing Bee Is Welcoming Disabled Sewers to the Sewing Room
Mi-Spend I want financial inclusion I want a card in my name I want my spending money my way Breaking barriers to a new way forward
Celebrating 5 Years of Mi-Spend: Empowering Independent Spending
A digital vector image displays five rounded-square app icons arranged in a 2x3 grid on a black background. Each icon has a dark green background with a white symbol in the center. The icons represent the following services: a slice of pizza, a generic bank card without a flag, a person running, a shopping basket, and a TV screen with a play button. The design is clean and minimalistic, with consistent styling across all icons.
Mobile App Accessibility: Why Most Apps Are Failing Disabled And Ageing Users
A square, black-and-white digital graphic displays a 3x3 grid of nine minimalist icons representing accessible media devices, impairments, and features. The top row includes a play button icon (top left), a 4K television screen (top center), and a smartphone icon (top right), symbolizing media devices. The middle row shows a visual impairment symbol with an eye and a slash (middle left), a hearing impairment symbol with an ear and sound waves (center), and a cognitive or environmental accessibility icon (middle right). The bottom row presents an “AD” icon for Audio Description (bottom left), two hands forming a gesture for Sign Language (bottom center), and a “CC” or subtitle icon (bottom right), representing accessible media features. All icons are white against a solid black background for high contrast and clarity.
The Social Cost Of Inaccessible Content: Why Accessible Media Services Matter
This image shows a player in action during a **power hockey** match. He’s using a specialized powerchair with a front bumper, wearing a green team jersey, and smiling as he plays. Other athletes in powerchairs can be seen in the background, highlighting the team nature of the sport.
Power Hockey Charity Secures Funding To Expand Inclusive Sport Across The UK
A group of seven individuals wearing high-visibility jackets stand on the tarmac in front of an easyJet aircraft at London Luton Airport. One individual is seated in a powered wheelchair at the centre of the group. The atmosphere is professional and welcoming, and the photo appears to be taken during an accessibility-focused airport event. Various airport vehicles and infrastructure are visible in the background.
London Luton Airport Champions Inclusive Air Travel With Accessibility Day
An image promoting The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum (NUCUF). It features a beige background with bold, navy blue text for strong visual contrast and clarity. Key Design Elements: Title/Header: At the top, the acronym “NUCUF” is prominently displayed in large, bold capital letters. Below it, in smaller text, is the full name: “The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum.” Main Message: The central message is styled in a bold, uppercase format: “SHARE EXPERIENCES FOR DWP REVIEW OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE” Bullet Point Highlights: The poster includes six concise bullet points summarising key questions: Impact of Carer’s Allowance overpayments Effectiveness of DWP processes Clarity and ease of communication How carers feel they are treated Areas for improvement Focus areas like self-employment, averaging earnings, and expense clarity Call to Action: At the bottom, in bold navy type: “SUBMISSIONS CLOSE AT 23:59 ON 11 MAY 2025” “SEND RESPONSES TO LEO@NUCUF.COM”
NUCUF Urges Carers To Contribute To DWP Review Of Carer’s Allowance
Image 1 credit: Courtesy of DAO dis_place gallery installation image (screenshot) featuring: ● Richard Butchins, Light of the World, 2021. Digital image. Image credit: Courtesy of DAO ● Sam Metz, Instability, 2024. Valchromat and glazed earthenware. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin Image 2 credit: Courtesy of DAO dis_place gallery installation image (screenshot) featuring: ● Louise Machlachlan, Mōtae, 2019-present. Giclée print on aluminium composite sheet. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin ● Carrie Ravenscroft, Sugarcoated Feminine Rage, 2024. Acrylic paint, oil paint and gouache on board. Image credit: Photo by Rachel Deakin
Disability Arts Online Launches dis_place: A Game-Changer For Accessible Digital Exhibitions
An elderly Caucasian couple is pictured in a modern, accessible living space filled with natural light. The man, smiling, is seated in a wheelchair and wears a light blue shirt and beige trousers. The woman stands beside him, leaning slightly on a cane with one hand gently resting on his shoulder. She has short white hair and is dressed in a beige cardigan over a light top and jeans. The background shows a bright, open-plan area with light wood flooring, neutral-toned furniture, and a simple kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Rethinking Accessible Housing For Ageing At Home In Britain
The image is a promotional graphic for *The Great British Sewing Bee*. It features a lively group of contestants posing cheerfully inside the iconic sewing room. Each person is striking a fun, expressive pose, showcasing a range of personal styles, body types, and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the show’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. At the top, bold white text reads: **“IS YOUR SOUL FED”**, and at the bottom: **“BY NEEDLE AND THREAD?”**, inviting viewers to reflect on their passion for sewing. In the bottom-left corner is *The Great British Sewing Bee* logo, established in 2012. Just beneath the main text is the application website: **applyforsewingbee.co.uk**. The background is a rich green, with a stitched-line motif weaving through the frame, symbolising threads and the theme of sewing. The overall design is energetic, inclusive, and warmly inviting.
Calling All Stitch Stars: The Great British Sewing Bee Is Welcoming Disabled Sewers to the Sewing Room
Mi-Spend I want financial inclusion I want a card in my name I want my spending money my way Breaking barriers to a new way forward
Celebrating 5 Years of Mi-Spend: Empowering Independent Spending
A digital vector image displays five rounded-square app icons arranged in a 2x3 grid on a black background. Each icon has a dark green background with a white symbol in the center. The icons represent the following services: a slice of pizza, a generic bank card without a flag, a person running, a shopping basket, and a TV screen with a play button. The design is clean and minimalistic, with consistent styling across all icons.
Mobile App Accessibility: Why Most Apps Are Failing Disabled And Ageing Users
A square, black-and-white digital graphic displays a 3x3 grid of nine minimalist icons representing accessible media devices, impairments, and features. The top row includes a play button icon (top left), a 4K television screen (top center), and a smartphone icon (top right), symbolizing media devices. The middle row shows a visual impairment symbol with an eye and a slash (middle left), a hearing impairment symbol with an ear and sound waves (center), and a cognitive or environmental accessibility icon (middle right). The bottom row presents an “AD” icon for Audio Description (bottom left), two hands forming a gesture for Sign Language (bottom center), and a “CC” or subtitle icon (bottom right), representing accessible media features. All icons are white against a solid black background for high contrast and clarity.
The Social Cost Of Inaccessible Content: Why Accessible Media Services Matter
This image shows a player in action during a **power hockey** match. He’s using a specialized powerchair with a front bumper, wearing a green team jersey, and smiling as he plays. Other athletes in powerchairs can be seen in the background, highlighting the team nature of the sport.
Power Hockey Charity Secures Funding To Expand Inclusive Sport Across The UK
A group of seven individuals wearing high-visibility jackets stand on the tarmac in front of an easyJet aircraft at London Luton Airport. One individual is seated in a powered wheelchair at the centre of the group. The atmosphere is professional and welcoming, and the photo appears to be taken during an accessibility-focused airport event. Various airport vehicles and infrastructure are visible in the background.
London Luton Airport Champions Inclusive Air Travel With Accessibility Day
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NUCUF Urges Carers To Contribute To DWP Review Of Carer’s Allowance

NUCUF calls on unpaid carers to share their experiences for the DWP’s independent review of Carer’s Allowance. Submissions close at 23:59 on 11 May 2025 – a rare chance to influence real change.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Disability Arts Online Launches dis_place: A Game-Changer For Accessible Digital Exhibitions

Disability Arts Online launches dis_place, a groundbreaking digital gallery led by disabled curator Nathalie Boobis, showcasing accessible exhibitions by D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists.

Features Lifestyle
Crip Life

Rethinking Accessible Housing For Ageing At Home In Britain

Britain faces a housing crisis as its population rapidly ages. This article explores why ageing at home must become a national priority – through future-proofed homes, stronger communities, and urgent policy reform – to ensure dignity, independence, and well-being for older adults.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Calling All Stitch Stars: The Great British Sewing Bee Is Welcoming Disabled Sewers to the Sewing Room

Applications are open for Series 12 of The Great British Sewing Bee, with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility for disabled sewers. Discover how the show is championing diversity in the sewing room.

Business & Employment Features
Crip Life

Celebrating 5 Years of Mi-Spend: Empowering Independent Spending

Over the past five years, Mi-Spend has been transforming how people with learning disabilities, autism, and dementia access and manage their everyday spending.

Assistive Technology News
Emma Purcell

Mobile App Accessibility: Why Most Apps Are Failing Disabled And Ageing Users

The State of Mobile App Accessibility (SOMAA) report exposes the digital barriers in top apps across industries, revealing how accessibility gaps cost brands revenue, reputation, and users — and what leaders can do about it.

Assistive Technology Features
Crip Life

The Social Cost Of Inaccessible Content: Why Accessible Media Services Matter

We highlight why accessible media services matter and how the lack of inclusive access continues to isolate millions from cultural connection and everyday conversation.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Power Hockey Charity Secures Funding To Expand Inclusive Sport Across The UK

GB Power Hockey Association secures funding from Slater and Gordon to expand inclusive contact sport across the UK, bringing power hockey to more communities and challenging social isolation among disabled people.

News Travel
Emma Purcell

London Luton Airport Champions Inclusive Air Travel With Accessibility Day

London Luton Airport champions inclusive air travel with its Accessibility Day and new Assisted Travel Lounge, supporting a growing number of disabled passengers across the UK.

Features Lifestyle
Crip Life

Shining A Light: Celebrating The Disabled Photographers Of The Planet Facebook Community

The Disabled Photographers of the Planet Facebook group offers a rare and powerful opportunity: a chance for disabled individuals across the globe to share their own visions, one photograph at a time.