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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 depicts a modern and inclusive office environment where employees of diverse abilities are actively collaborating. Key features include: - **Diverse Representation**: Visible inclusion of individuals with disabilities, such as a person using a wheelchair, another with a prosthetic arm, and someone working alongside a guide dog. All are engaged in professional activities. - **Collaborative Atmosphere**: Team members are gathered around desks, engaged in discussions, and participating in a meeting, reflecting teamwork and cooperation. - **Empowering Message**: At the top, a bold banner displays the text *"Tackling A Disability At Work,"* emphasizing the theme of inclusivity and empowerment. - **Welcoming Ambiance**: The scene is illuminated by warm lighting, and the employees appear cheerful and focused, symbolizing a positive work culture. - **Professional Setting**: Modern office furniture, technology, and a bright, organized layout contribute to the professional and welcoming environment. The image conveys a message of acceptance and support for individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
Tackling A Disability At Work: Why People Need To Be More Aware And Listen
This image consists of a promotional design for "BAFTA Breakthrough 2024," featuring two panels side by side on a maroon background. - **Left Panel**: Two individuals are featured, one seated in a motorized wheelchair and the other standing next to them. The person in the wheelchair has curly dark hair, wears black attire, and poses confidently. The standing individual has long blonde hair, is dressed in a sleek white outfit, and stands with their hands on their hips. They are surrounded by a backdrop of draped beige and gold fabrics, emphasizing an artistic, dramatic setting. - **Right Panel**: A single person is seated on a platform draped in pink fabric. They wear a dark suit with an open collar and patterned shoes, exuding a composed yet stylish demeanor. The backdrop mirrors the left panel's theme with flowing, layered fabrics in warm tones. The layout emphasizes inclusivity, creativity, and elegance, aligning with the celebratory tone of the BAFTA Breakthrough initiative.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024: Spotlighting The Talent And Advocacy Of Disabled Artists In The Creative Industry
The image promotes accessible performances of festive operas and ballets, emphasizing inclusivity. It features dancers in colorful costumes on stage under an elegant, magical backdrop. Above the stage image, text reads, *"Experience accessible performances of magical festive operas and ballets."* Below, a bold red banner states: *"Join our free Access Scheme today"* with a button labeled *"Sign Up"* prominently displayed. The logo at the bottom reads *"Royal Ballet & Opera."* The overall design combines elegance and clarity, targeting audiences interested in inclusive cultural events.
Enjoy Accessible Performances Of Opera And Ballet This Festive Season At The Royal Ballet And Opera
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
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Emma Purcell

Disability Cricket Is Gaining More Exposure On Sky Sports

The second season of the Disability Premier League (DPL) has been taking place over the past two weeks and the final is scheduled to be broadcast on Sky Sports on Wednesday 6th September, giving more exposure to disability cricket.

Business & Employment News
Crip Life

The lABLEd Podcast: Voluntary Transcribers Wanted

The lABLEd Podcast, a show about disability, illness and difference, is looking for voluntary transcribers to help make its podcast series fully accessible by creating transcripts of each episode for people with hearing loss and other impairments who may benefit from its content in written formats.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Shelbée Clarke: Amputee Footballer Supporting SEND Children To Access The Beautiful Game

We speak to Shelbée Clarke about going through bone cancer and having her leg amputated, getting into amputee football, setting up her SEND club SSG Celestials and winning the Bobby Moore Award.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

The TV Access Project Announces Milestone Achievements And Crucial Future Workstreams

One year on from its launch at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2022, The TV Access Project (TAP) is celebrating the progress made to date by the alliance, marking this year’s Festival with key initiatives and events, and crucially laying out the work still to be done to reach its target of creating full inclusion for Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent by 2030.

Features Travel
Crip Life

Access Card In High Demand For Disabled People And Their Families

As more families ditch holiday plans for a fun day out closer to home, application for Nimbus Disability’s Access Card have soured over the summer months.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Tommy Jessop: “I’m Hoping To Be The Very First Person With Down Syndrome To Become A Superhero”

We speak to Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop and his brother Will about their mission to show people with Down syndrome can play heroes too.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Birmingham Hippodrome Announces New Accessible Booking Experience For Online Customers With Nimbus Disability

Birmingham Hippodrome has partnered with digital agency Substrakt and the leading authority on accessible ticketing, Nimbus Disability to transform the online booking experience for its customers.

Entertainment Interviews News
Emma Purcell

The Unique Boutique: A Fashion TV Show Offering Fabulous New Looks For Disabled Customers

The Unique Boutique opens for business on Channel 4 on Monday 24th July, offering fabulous new looks for a wide range of people not served by mainstream fashion. The new life-changing fashion show sets to empower people left behind by high-street fashion with the help of four fabulous inclusive fashion experts.

Entertainment News
Crip Life

Rosie Jones’ Ableism Documentary: Why I Advised Channel 4 To Go With That Title

Following the backlash on the decision to name Rosie Jones’ ableism documentary Am I a R*tard?, Channel 4’s Disability Consultant Ally Castle has spoken out to explain why she advised Rosie to choose the title she has for the Channel 4 documentary. Here, Ally discusses why she feels this is the right title and the considerations around using it.