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The image shows a banner with the text "Your black cabs. Your say." in bold, blue font against a white background. The banner features simple line drawings of black cabs (taxicabs commonly used in London) with additional figures: a person in a wheelchair approaching one cab and a pedestrian walking near another. The background includes stylized buildings, trees, and traffic lights, suggesting an urban setting. The border is yellow with a rounded speech bubble shape, implying it may be part of a public consultation or survey campaign related to London's black cabs.
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The image features a person riding an off-road wheelchair equipped with thick, rugged tires and a sturdy frame, designed for use in snowy or challenging terrain. The person is dressed in winter clothing, including an orange jacket, and appears to be navigating a snowy forest trail. Attached to the back of the wheelchair is a sled carrying two children, who are also warmly dressed. The scene is set amidst a snowy landscape with trees and a wintry atmosphere. This setup suggests a creative, adaptive means of enjoying outdoor activities in snowy conditions.
ExoTek ExoQuad: An Off-Road Wheelchair Unlocking The Countryside And All-Terrain Freedom
The image shows Jennifer in a wheelchair on a beach. She is smiling, wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and a cap that appears to have some text on it. She's holding a book with a bright cover. Next to her, there's a cheerful white dog with its mouth open, as if it's panting or smiling. In the background, there’s a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a pier extending over the water. It looks like a sunny day, and the scene captures a joyful moment by the sea.
Book Review: My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis By Jennifer Gasner
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From Banquet Halls To Beauty: My Journey Of Resilience And Innovation To Become A Serial Entrepreneur With Cerebral Palsy
The image depicts a somber and symbolic representation of depression. A lone figure is seated on the floor of a dark, empty room. The figure's posture is slouched, conveying feelings of sadness, loneliness, and introspection. A small, cracked window in the upper right corner allows a narrow ray of light to enter the room, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding darkness. The light gently illuminates the figure and part of the floor, symbolizing a glimmer of hope or clarity amidst the gloom. The color palette is dominated by muted and cold tones like gray, blue, and black, enhancing the heavy, melancholic atmosphere. The walls of the room are textured, adding to the raw and emotional tone of the scene. The minimalistic setting, with little to no furniture, emphasizes emptiness and isolation.
Fighting The Black Clouds: A Personal Journey And Practical Guide To Managing Depression
AccessAbility Arts: Celebrating Creativity And Inclusion Through Community Events For All Abilities
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Purple Tuesday 2024: Highlighting The Urgent Need For Accessibility In Public Spaces And Services
The image is a promotional banner for *The Great British Bake Off* (GBBO). At the top, it features the show's logo, with the message: **"DO YOU LOVE BAKING? COULD YOU BE THE NEXT STAR BAKER?"** Below the text, there’s a photo of two of the show's judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, standing outdoors with greenery in the background, set up in a garden-like space. The banner then says: **"APPLY NOW FOR SERIES 16!"** Below this is the website link: **"www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk"** Additional details at the bottom mention: **"Applications close on Monday 9th December 2024 at 1 PM. More info: applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk"** The design includes blue and white colors, creating a friendly, inviting feel for potential applicants.
Become The Next Star Baker: Applications Open For The Great British Bake Off 2025
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Navigating Adoption And Parenthood With A Visual Impairment
The image shows DK in a powered wheelchair wearing a blue jacket, glasses, and sneakers with red, white, and blue coloring. They appear to be engaged in a conversation or a presentation, facing someone out of view to the left. Behind them, there is a couch and a background decorated with string lights, creating a warm ambiance. To the side, an easel holds a poster with "Accessibility Arts" written on it, accompanied by an image of hands holding paintbrushes, suggesting a setting related to art, creativity, or inclusivity. The room is decorated simply, with framed prints on the wall.
Meet The Co-Founder Of AccessAbility Arts: Empowering Through Art, Advocacy And Accessibility
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ExoTek ExoQuad: An Off-Road Wheelchair Unlocking The Countryside And All-Terrain Freedom

Adaptiv Sports is introducing the all-new ExoQuad from ExoTek. A game-changer in adaptive mobility, this off-road wheelchair is for those who yearn for freedom and the thrill of the great outdoors.

Features Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Book Review: My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis By Jennifer Gasner

“My Unexpected Life” is a 2023 memoir by Jennifer Gasner, a disability advocate and mentor diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at 17. In this review, we delves into Jennifer’s heartfelt account of living with a rare neuromuscular disease.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

AccessAbility Arts: Celebrating Creativity And Inclusion Through Community Events For All Abilities

We share five upcoming AccessAbility Arts events for you to revel in over the next couple of months and into the New Year.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Become The Next Star Baker: Applications Open For The Great British Bake Off 2025

The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) is looking for the next batch of talented home bakers to enter the tent who represent the rich diversity of the Great British public, including those with disabilities.

Business & Employment Features
Crip Life

Business Of The Week – Emma Purcell At Crip Life™ | Guest Post On DisabledPreneurs

Crip Life™ is pleased to announce it has been selected as DisabledPreneurs’ Business of the Week. As part of the feature, our co-founder editor Emma Purcell was interviewed discussing her role, her passion for writing and journalism and the triumphs and challenges of running this online disability magazine.

Business & Employment Features
Crip Life

DisabledPreneurs: Empowering Disabled Entrepreneurs To Succeed And Thrive In Business

DisabledPreneurs is a free, non-profit business directory aimed at empowering and supporting disabled founders and business owners. Here, we share why a disabled business directory is needed, how the platform was formed, and how it can benefit your business.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Songs Of The Wayfarer: Disabled Artist Claire Cunningham Premieres New Solo Performance Blending Dance And Song In London

Claire Cunningham, one of the UK’s most acclaimed and internationally renowned disabled artists, presents the UK premiere of her new solo Songs of the Wayfarer in London this December.

Features Travel
Crip Life

Transport For London Seeks Public Input On 2024 Taxi Fare Changes

If you live in London or visit regularly and use taxis (black cabs) to get around, including as a Taxicard member, Transport for London (TfL) would like to hear from you about proposed taxi fare changes. 

Entertainment Features
Emma Purcell

Looking Back At 15 Talented Disabled People Recognised As BAFTA Breakthrough Artists

Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough artists next month, we look back on 15 talented disabled artists who have been recognised for their incredible and outstanding work in TV and film over the past 11 years.