As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, heads around the track and field, showcasing the best of the sport from the British athletics squad in the Stade de France.
Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: A Glittering Medal Haul For British Cycling
As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, cruises her way around ParalympicsGB’s cycling team’s triumphs, mishaps and unforgettable moments in the velodrome and on the road.
Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: Splashing Success For British Para Swimming
As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, dives into the success of our British swimmers and rounds up the best of the Para swimming action from the Paris La Defense Arena.
Redefining Inspiration: The Evolving Narrative Of Paralympic Athletes
This article delves into the evolving conversation around the portrayal of disabled athletes, highlighting the tension between being seen as “inspirational” and the desire for a more nuanced representation.
Afro Nation: International Festival Goes Above And Beyond On Accessibility
Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has successfully completed its first international festival collaboration – ensuring full accessibility for disabled Afrobeats music fans at Afro Nation.
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.
Community For Accessible Transport: Research Panel On Accessible Transport Reaches Over 1,000 Members
A research panel – Community for Accessible Transport – created by ncat has grown to well over 1,000 members.
Breaking Down The Inclusion And Accessibility Barriers In Sport
Nimbus Disability has supported and helped facilitate a collaborative research project, which has marked a summer of sport in Europe by publishing a report that highlights the accessibility barriers in sport faced by disabled people wanting to participate and watch sport.
LanzAbility Sensory Programme: Supporting Blind And Visually Impaired People To Enjoy Multisensory Experiences On Lanzarote
The team at LanzAbility has started working on a special Sensory Programme for holiday guests who are blind and visually impaired.
Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person
Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.