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Portrait of John McFall - an astronaut wearing a blue European Space Agency flight suit with a UK flag patch on the sleeve, standing against a black background with arms folded and smiling at the camera.
Astronaut With A Physical Disability Could Be First To Enter Orbit After Ground-Breaking Agreement
An older couple stand beside a silver Nissan SUV outside a house with a thatched roof. The man is seated in a wheelchair and smiling, while the woman stands beside him. Promotional text reads: “Elizabeth & Ian saved £1,000’s on their brand new adapted car with Adapt & Drive” with a website link for more information.
Disabled Passenger Saves £1,000s On Brand-New Adapted Vehicle Through New Mobility Scheme
Portrait of a smiling Lucca Vieira with dark hair and a short beard, wearing a dark jacket with a light shearling collar and a black shirt, standing outdoors with a softly blurred background.
Autistic Director Lucca Vieira Champions Authentic Neurodiverse Representation In His Debut Feature Film
A young woman wearing a black oversized hoodie stands outdoors beside a lake and trees, holding up the hood with both hands. She has long wavy hair, large white headphones, and a nasal feeding tube visible on her face. The hoodie features white text reading “Mentally Unstitched,” while the hood says “Stitched to make you :)”.
Mentallyunstitched: The Clothing Brand Supporting Mental Health And Neurodivergent Wellbeing
Lucy Robinson sitting in a wheelchair outdoors beside a reflective water feature, wearing a light blue dress layered over a long-sleeved top and looking towards the camera.
How NHS Continuing Healthcare Is Causing Barriers To Work For Disabled Professionals
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An Award-Winning Grassroots Coach Shares The Benefits Of Volunteering In Disability Football
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How The UN-CRPD Empowered Disabled People In Malta
Ollie Thorn smiling while riding a handcycle outdoors, wearing a black helmet and reflective sunglasses during an endurance challenge.
Ollie Thorn: Paralysed Man Becomes First Person To Handcyle To Everest Base Camp
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.

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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, Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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 Interview, 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.

Tagged Interview, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Read More

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