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Film poster for Everybody Dance showing a silhouetted wheelchair user backstage watching young ballet dancers perform under purple stage lights. The poster features the tagline “Be Brave. Be Bold. Shine Bright,” festival laurels, and a 2024 Emmy Winner emblem.
Everybody Dance: An Emmy-Winning Documentary Film About The Dedication, Determination And Community Spirit Of Disabled Children At An Inclusive Dancing School
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Accessible Travel: A Quiet Revolution Reshaping The Industry
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Happy Hideouts: Premium Trampolines For Active Play At Home With Disabled Children
Katie Guest and Menna Fitzpatrick, wearing white ParalympicsGB team t-shirts smile at the camera while holding a blue frame-style banner that reads “ParalympicsGB” at the top and “Milano Cortina” at the bottom against a light pink studio background.
ParalympicsGB Confirm Final 12 Athletes For Milano Cortina 2026 As History-Makers And Medallists Lead 25-Strong Team
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SEND Reforms: Will This Create True Inclusion In Mainstream Schools For Disabled Children?
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Healing Through Art With A Physical Disability: How Pain Became Purpose
Sophie, a smiling woman with long light-brown hair, sits in her powered wheelchair indoors, wearing a pale pink top and patterned trousers, with a radiator and noticeboard visible behind her.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
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Mobility In Motion Partners With Leading Car Manufacturers On Adapt & Drive Scheme To Grow Adapted Vehicle Ownership
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Sex And Disability: Reclaiming Intimacy With Cerebral Palsy
8 Myths About Living With Urinary Catheters Busted
Disability Horizons Archive Health
31/08/202204/09/2025Emma Purcell

8 Myths About Living With Urinary Catheters Busted

Debunking 8 common myths about living with urinary catheters, this article provides accurate insights and practical tips

Tagged Cathater Myths, Catheter Care, Healthcare, Indwelling Catheter, Intermittent Catheter, NHS, Suprapubic Catheter, Urethral Catheter, Urinary Catheter, Urological Conditions, Urology Healthcare Read More
11 Disability Podcasts That Give Advice, Support And Humour
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment
17/08/202222/05/2024Emma Purcell

11 Disability Podcasts That Give Advice, Support And Humour

We recommend 11 of the best disability podcasts you should listen to for advice, support, humour and entertainment.

Tagged Disability Arts Read More
Happy Mondays Frontman Shaun Ryder On Being A Rockstar With ADHD
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
09/05/202219/05/2024Emma Purcell

Happy Mondays Frontman Shaun Ryder On Being A Rockstar With ADHD

We speak to Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder, who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in 2020.

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Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-Nominated Actor Creating Greater Disability Representation In The Media
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
25/04/202225/11/2023Emma Purcell

Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-Nominated Actor Creating Greater Disability Representation In The Media

With disabled actor Ruth Madeley set to appear in Doctor Who, we look back at an interview Emma Purcell did with her about her acting career and disability representation in the media.

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Arthur Hughes On Being An Actor On Stage And Screen With An Upper-Limb Difference
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
22/03/202219/05/2024Emma Purcell

Arthur Hughes On Being An Actor On Stage And Screen With An Upper-Limb Difference

We speak to disabled actor Arthur Hughes about his career starring in The Innocents, Help and Then Barbara Met Alan, plus much more.

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Libby Clegg MBE: Blind Paralympic Sprinter, Dancing On Ice And Motherhood
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
01/09/202119/05/2024Emma Purcell

Libby Clegg MBE: Blind Paralympic Sprinter, Dancing On Ice And Motherhood

We speak to Paralympic athlete Libby Clegg about her sight loss, athletics career, Dancing on Ice and motherhood.

Tagged Accessible Sport, Blind, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Kare Adenegan: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Claims More Silverwear At Third Paralympics
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
27/08/202107/09/2024Emma Purcell

Kare Adenegan: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Claims More Silverwear At Third Paralympics

07/09/2024 – Kare Adenegan is a World, European and Paralympic medallist in the T34 wheelchair racing. She is set to compete in her third consecutive Paralympic Games in Paris.

Tagged Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Stef Reid: Paralympic Long Jumper’s Journey From Beijing 2008 To Tokyo 2020
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
24/08/202130/08/2024Emma Purcell

Stef Reid: Paralympic Long Jumper’s Journey From Beijing 2008 To Tokyo 2020

We speak to World, European and Paralympic medallist Stef Reid about her career as a long jumper and her preparations for Tokyo 2020.

Tagged Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Hannah Cockroft MBE: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer From London 2012 To Paris 2024 Paralympics
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
20/08/202107/09/2024Emma Purcell

Hannah Cockroft MBE: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer From London 2012 To Paris 2024 Paralympics

07/09/2024 – Hannah Cockroft MBE is a 16-time World Champion, seven-time Paralympic Champion and three-time European Champion in the T34 wheelchair racing. She now has her eyes set on more titles at this summers Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Tagged Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Lauren Steadman: Para-Triathlon Success And TV Appearances
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
18/08/202102/09/2024Emma Purcell

Lauren Steadman: Para-Triathlon Success And TV Appearances

02/09/2024 – Lauren Steadman is a World, European and Paralympic Para-triathlete. She is now set to compete in her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.

Tagged Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Hollie Arnold MBE: Paralympic Javelin Thrower Aims To Raise The Bar In Paris
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
16/08/202106/09/2024Emma Purcell

Hollie Arnold MBE: Paralympic Javelin Thrower Aims To Raise The Bar In Paris

06/09/2024 – Hollie Arnold MBE is a multiple Paralympic javelin medallist and five-times consecutive World Champion, 2018 Commonwealth Champion and 2018 European Champion. She is now set to compete at her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris.

Tagged Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
John Stubbs MBE: From Tragedy To Para-Archer Paralympic Champion
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
12/08/202114/08/2024Emma Purcell

John Stubbs MBE: From Tragedy To Para-Archer Paralympic Champion

We speak to experienced Para-archer John Stubbs about his career in archery and his preparations for Tokyo 2020.

Tagged Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Amy Truesdale: From Self-Defence To Paralympic Success In Taekwondo
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
11/08/202131/08/2024Emma Purcell

Amy Truesdale: From Self-Defence To Paralympic Success In Taekwondo

31/08/2024 – Amy Truesdale is a World, European and Paralympic medallist and world number one in Para-taekwondo. She is set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Tagged Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More
Chris Ryan: Wheelchair Rugby Player Preparing For Tokyo 2020
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
10/08/202101/08/2024Emma Purcell

Chris Ryan: Wheelchair Rugby Player Preparing For Tokyo 2020

We speak to wheelchair rugby player and GB captain Chris Ryan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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