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.
Guest Blog: Small Venue Accessibility: Essential Tips For Disabled Gig-Goers Enjoying Grassroots Music
Discover practical tips for disabled gig-goers on small venue accessibility, booking tickets, essential kit, food and drink, transport, and reviews.
Headway Helped Me Survive A World That Doesn’t Understand Brain Injury
Freelance journalist Ellie Pacey shares her journey after a teenage brain injury, highlighting hidden struggles and why Headway’s support is vital.
Guest Blog: 8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability
Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.
Living With A Neurodivergent Brain: A Letter To My Younger Self
A heartfelt letter from writer and voiceover artist Maxine Roper to her 18-year-old self, reflecting on life with a neurodivergent brain, the challenges of ADHD and dyspraxia, and the lessons learned along the way.
No Gearstick, No Problem: How I Drive With Adapted Hand Controls As A Disabled Traveller
Disabled traveller Dan McIntyre dives into the transformative journey of converting to adapted hand controls behind the wheel.
“My Struggle For Access”: A Disabled Medical Student’s Fight For Accessible Higher Education
Francesca Nnamchi, a disabled medical student, shares her fight for accessible higher education, exposing systemic failures in DSA support, housing, and a lack of inclusive designs for disabled students in the UK.