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A celebratory digital graphic with a vibrant purple background. At the top, the Crip Life™ logo appears in bold, playful orange lettering. Below it, large white text reads “TURNS 2,” with two colorful party popper emojis on either side. At the bottom, in bold white text, it says “Celebrating 2 Years of Breaking Barriers — With You.” The overall design feels festive, energetic, and inclusive, marking the two-year anniversary of Crip Life™.
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Victoria Bradley - A pregnant woman standing on a docked boat in London, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a patterned blue coat, blue sweater, and a dark scarf, with her hand gently resting on her baby bump. The Tower Bridge and river Thames are visible in the background under a sunny sky.
The Journey To Motherhood With MS
A stylized promotional poster featuring two men in the front cabin of a large RV that has "CRIP TRIP" spray-painted across the front, with a wheelchair accessibility symbol replacing the "I" in "CRIP." The RV is driving on a rural road, kicking up dust, with open fields and a dramatic sky in the background. One man is giving a thumbs-up while the other is reading a map. Above the RV is the tagline "Disabled, not dead." Logos for AMI and the documentary platform "the docs" are also visible at the top of the poster.
Crip Trip: A Gritty Roadtrip Docuseries Following A Quadruple Amputee’s Battle For Independence
An illustration in red, white, and blue colors features the bold, uppercase text "MORE THAN YOU SEE" at the top in distressed cream lettering. Below the text, a dark blue silhouette of a man in a powered wheelchair is shown moving to the right, set against a stylized London skyline. Iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey are depicted in flat silhouettes. The background design incorporates Union Jack-inspired diagonal stripes, emphasizing the red, white, and blue color scheme. The image conveys empowerment, visibility, and identity.
More Than You See: A Poem By DK
Illustration of three disabled children playing sports outdoors on a grassy field. On the left, a boy in a powered wheelchair (resembling a Spectra) plays boccia, reaching to roll a ball. In the center, a girl with a prosthetic leg draws a bow in an archery stance. On the right, a girl in a manual wheelchair lifts a tennis racket, ready to hit a ball. The scene is bright and cheerful with a clear sky and scattered clouds, emphasizing inclusion and active play.
Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Over 240,000 Pupils With SEND
A woman with medium-length dark brown hair tied back, wearing a light blue button-down shirt, sits on a wooden bench. She is smiling softly and looking slightly to the side. The background features vibrant purple and white flowers with green foliage, suggesting a garden setting.
Planning With Love: How Families Can Secure The Financial Future Of SEND Children
A group of people walks along a wide, sunny woodland path bordered by rustic wooden fencing and surrounded by green trees. In the foreground, a blind man wearing sunglasses and a hat walks confidently with a white cane, accompanied by a smiling woman in casual clothes. Behind them, a diverse group of people stroll together, enjoying the natural setting. The atmosphere is relaxed, inclusive, and social.
New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding
Logo of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) featuring the acronym "GAAD" in bold blue letters encircled by an incomplete blue ring, with a stylized keyboard forming part of the ring in the bottom right corner.
Championing Digital Inclusion: The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion
Promotional poster for Southbank Centre's Literature & Spoken Word series. Features a bold red and orange checkered background. The text in the center reads: "SOUTHBANK CENTRE - LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD," followed by a list of featured names and events: Raymond Antrobus, The Booker Prize, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Carlo Rovelli, Nicola Sturgeon, Ocean Vuong, Hanya Yanagihara. Logos for Arts Council England and Lottery Funding appear at the bottom.
Southbank Centre Announces Summer Literature Season 2025
The image shows a woman - Samphire Hayes - squatting barefoot on a tree stump in a wooded park area. She is wearing loose, comfortable grey clothing and appears relaxed and grounded, smiling gently at the camera. Her body language and setting suggest a peaceful, nature-connected moment. The background includes tall trees with early spring foliage and a grassy path, giving a serene and natural ambiance.
Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner
Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Crip Trip: A Gritty Roadtrip Docuseries Following A Quadruple Amputee’s Battle For Independence

“Crip Trip” follows quadruple amputee Daniel Ennett on a wild, emotional road trip to avoid institutional care and fight for disability justice through art, activism, and raw storytelling. Discover the documentary series and the story behind it.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Over 240,000 Pupils With SEND

Inclusion 2028 is a groundbreaking national programme that gives over 240,000 pupils with SEND better access to PE and sport.

News Travel
Emma Purcell

New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding

Pierrepont Farm in Surrey unveils a new accessible footpath, funded by the Surrey Hills Access for All initiative, enhancing countryside access for all abilities with upgraded facilities and inclusive design.

Assistive Technology Interviews
Emma Purcell

Championing Digital Inclusion: The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion

Discover how Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is transforming digital inclusion. Co-founder Jennison Asuncion shares insights on the initiative’s impact, the evolution of assistive tech, and how tech companies can build accessible products with disabled users in mind.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Team GB Wheelchair Tennis Squad Triumphs At BNP Paribas World Team Cup With Triple Medal Finish

Team GB’s wheelchair tennis squad triumphed at the 2025 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey, earning three medals across junior, men’s, and quad events in a historic campaign.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Strong British Para Table Tennis Squad For Inaugural ITTF World Para Elite Tournaments In Slovenia

Paralympic medallists Will Bayley, Rob Davies and rising star Bly Twomey headline a strong British squad heading to Slovenia this May for the ITTF World Para tournaments. The back-to-back events mark the start of a new ITTF competition structure, offering crucial qualification points for future major championships. See the results of both tournaments below.  British […]

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Boccia UK Launches 2025 Season With Pajulathi Challenger In Finland

Boccia UK kicks off the 2025 season at the Pajulathi Challenger in Finland, featuring Paralympic champions and rising stars, setting the stage for a pivotal year ahead.

Business & Employment Personal Stories
Emma Purcell

Guest Blog: Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism

Emma Purcell, a disabled journalist and passionate advocate, shares her journey of overcoming adversity to build a successful career in journalism. From Disability Horizons to launching Crip Life™, she empowers the disabled community through storytelling and activism.

Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Nature Unseen: Experiencing Heritage Through Sound, Touch, And Collaboration

Nature Unseen, part of Brighton Festival’s Festival of Ideas, redefines how we experience nature and heritage through a multisensory lens. Meet the artists behind the project as they share their journeys and hopes for a more inclusive future.

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.