In this personal story, disabled artist Melissa DiVietri shares her journey of healing through art with a physical disability, showing how creativity can transform pain into purpose.
Sex And Disability: Reclaiming Intimacy With Cerebral Palsy
A disabled man, L.D. Winter, shares a raw and darkly funny account of cerebral palsy, sex and disability, and how BDSM helped him reclaim intimacy, confidence, and control. A powerful personal story challenging taboos around disabled sexuality, sexual fulfilment, and relationships.
In Plain Sight: A Personal View Of Having An Invisible Disability
A personal account of living with an invisible disability in the UK, exploring employment, welfare, stigma, and political rhetoric – and why lived experience must be listened to.
Life After MS Diagnosis: The Cruel Thief Of Many Scars
An intimate reflection on life following an MS diagnosis, shared through diary entries and later insight. Siobhan Fennell explores fear, identity, resilience, and love, offering a deeply personal perspective on living with Multiple Sclerosis and finding meaning over time.
Beyond The Stage: Feeling Seen As An Autistic Theatre-Goer
An autistic theatre-goer reflects on theatre accessibility, inclusion and a powerful stage-door moment shaped by kindness and human connection.
Diagnosed Disabled As A Teenager: The Reality Of FND In Adolescents
Liam Virgo shares his experience of becoming disabled as a teenager, raising awareness of FND and the realities faced by adolescents with invisible illness.
Disney’s DAS Changes: How Disabled Guests Are Being Restricted From Accessing The Magic Of Disney World
A powerful firsthand account of how Disney’s DAS restrictions exclude medically fragile children and why disability access must go beyond one definition.
Christmas Is A Time For… – A Festive Poem Illustrating The Challenges Of Disability Lives
This is a spontaneous Christmas poem – Christmas is a time for… – which our editor Emma Purcell wrote back in 2022, to show the festive season can be fun for some people but hard for others, particularly those living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Finding Purpose With MS: A Christmas Day On the Children’s Ward
A heartfelt Christmas story about Dan McIntyre, newly diagnosed with MS, who finds unexpected purpose and healing through volunteering on a children’s ward. A reflective, uplifting tale of connection, resilience, and the quiet strength discovered during the festive season.
Neurodivergent Inclusion: The Need To Rethink Safety Designs
A personal reflection on safety design and Neurodivergent inclusion, exploring how traditional systems overlook sensory needs, the experiences of autistic individuals, and why listening to lived perspectives is essential for creating environments that support everyone.
Inside The Reality Of FND: One Man’s Fight For Care And Understanding
A powerful first-hand account of living with FND, highlighting misdiagnosis, gaps in care, and one man’s journey toward recovery and advocacy.
Rising Beyond Barriers And Creating True Belonging With Robotic Standing Mobility Devices
Discover how robotic standing mobility devices are transforming independence, confidence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Through Lea Waisman Shaler’s insights and Adi Schneider’s powerful story, explore how self-balancing technology enables natural standing, movement, and full participation in everyday life.
From Binman To Boardroom: How I Unleashed My Neurodivergent Talent
Award-winning accountant Gavin Simpson shares how discovering his autism unlocked hidden strengths and transformed shame into purpose. His journey celebrates Neurodivergent talent and calls for an education system that empowers every unique mind to thrive.
My Accessible Adventure At The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour: A Magical Audio-Described Tactile Tour
Editor Emma Purcell visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour to explore its accessibility, her first audio-described tactile tour, and the thrilling Dark Arts.