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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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Guest Blog: Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism
Three women wearing lanyards stand smiling under a red and blue event arch that reads 'WORK WITH • GROW' outside a modern building. In the foreground, a grey vehicle displays the website 'www.vlad-outreach-cic.org' and a teal leaf logo on its hood.
V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC: Inclusive Mental Health Support For People With Disabilities And Underserved Communities
A group of people are descending a stone staircase outdoors in a lush green park. The group includes individuals of various ages, with some providing assistance to others. One woman in a bright orange jacket and neon green shorts is supported by a woman in a purple jacket. Another woman in a green and navy sweater and jeans is assisting an elderly woman with a walking cane. The atmosphere appears friendly and communal, with people smiling and engaged with one another. The surrounding area features dense greenery, a large tree, and manicured grass, suggesting a peaceful, natural setting.
Nature Unseen: Experiencing Heritage Through Sound, Touch, And Collaboration
The image shows a serene hospital maternity ward with two disabled mothers seated in wheelchairs. One mother, wearing a light blue hospital gown, is visibly pregnant and resting her hands on her belly. She gazes warmly at the other mother, who is dressed in soft pink attire and smiling joyfully while cradling a newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket. They are positioned beside a hospital bed, with natural light streaming through a nearby window, casting a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The room features medical equipment subtly integrated into the background, maintaining the clinical setting without detracting from the emotional warmth and intimacy between the mothers and the child. The scene highlights inclusivity and the strength of motherhood in a supportive medical environment.
Pregnancy And Disability: Ensuring Inclusive Maternity Care For Prospective Disabled Mothers
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
Entertainment Features
Emma Purcell

Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre

In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Debris Stevenson: Dyslexic Writer Of New Theatre Production Celebrating Neurodiversity

We speak to neurodivergent writer and performer Debris Stevenson about her new theatre show My Brother’s a Genius.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Disney’s Shardlake: Arthur Hughes Portrays Disability Differently In 16th-Century Britain

We speak to British actor Arthur Hughes about his lead role in Disney’s new original series “Shardlake”, a drama about a hunchback lawyer in Tudor times.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Disabled Theatre Goer Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador

Emma Watts, a 34-year-old disabled woman who regularly enjoys trips to West End theatres, has been officially recognised as an Access Card ambassador.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Disabled Poets Prize 2024: Celebrating The Creative Minds Of Deaf And Disabled Poets Across The UK

The Disabled Poets Prize, which looks to find the best work created by UK-based deaf and disabled poets, announced its 2024 winners.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

TURN UP THE BASS: Netflix Launches Short Documentary About Pioneering Deaf DJ Troi Lee

TURN UP THE BASS, a short documentary about the remarkable story of a renowned deaf DJ Troi Lee, is one of five films released by Netflix as part of its Documentary Talent Fund.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

A Diverse Podcast Team Comes Together To Discuss All Things Disability Literature, History And Representation At The Story Museum In Oxford

The lABLEd Podcast – a show about disability, illness and difference – are heading out on the road this Friday to record a special episode at the Story Museum in Oxford.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

RNCM Disability Week 2024: Celebrating The Talent Of Disabled Musicians And Composers

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires. From 31st January to 2nd February 2024, it will host the RNCM Disability Week, celebrating the work and talent of disabled musicians and composers.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Scope Calls On Broadcasters To Shift The Dial On Disability Representation

Disability equality charity Scope has released new data showing that TV viewers feel Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people are severely underrepresented on our screens, with a quarter of us barely seeing someone from that background in the last year.