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Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time

The image is an infographic illustrating the "Hierarchy of road users," with a focus on vulnerability levels. The design features a gradient background transitioning from light blue at the top to white at the bottom. At the top right corner, there is a blue and green "Safer Mobility" logo from Surewise, featuring an icon of a mobility scooter. The title "Hierarchy of road users" is written in bold green and blue text. A horizontal arrow spans the image, indicating a spectrum from "Most vulnerable" on the left to "Least vulnerable" on the right. The infographic depicts different types of road users along this scale: - On the most vulnerable end, there is a pedestrian, a mobility scooter user (highlighted with a magnifying glass effect and a red question mark), and horse riders. - In the middle, cyclists and smaller vehicles like cars are shown. - On the least vulnerable end, larger vehicles such as vans and trucks are depicted. The image emphasizes the importance of road safety and awareness, particularly for more vulnerable road users like pedestrians and mobility scooter users.
The image is a promotional banner for a podcast called "My Voice Podcast." The banner has a purple background with white text and includes the podcast's logo, which features a microphone icon and the tagline "Amplifying Unheard Voices." The text on the image reads: **"Giving disabled people from ethnic minorities a voice"** (inside a purple speech bubble). **"Listen on Spotify >>>"** (written in large white font). The image also includes the Spotify logo, which is a green circle with three white sound waves. The design suggests that the podcast focuses on amplifying the voices of disabled individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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A digital vector image displays five rounded-square app icons arranged in a 2x3 grid on a black background. Each icon has a dark green background with a white symbol in the center. The icons represent the following services: a slice of pizza, a generic bank card without a flag, a person running, a shopping basket, and a TV screen with a play button. The design is clean and minimalistic, with consistent styling across all icons.
Mobile App Accessibility: Why Most Apps Are Failing Disabled And Ageing Users
A square, black-and-white digital graphic displays a 3x3 grid of nine minimalist icons representing accessible media devices, impairments, and features. The top row includes a play button icon (top left), a 4K television screen (top center), and a smartphone icon (top right), symbolizing media devices. The middle row shows a visual impairment symbol with an eye and a slash (middle left), a hearing impairment symbol with an ear and sound waves (center), and a cognitive or environmental accessibility icon (middle right). The bottom row presents an “AD” icon for Audio Description (bottom left), two hands forming a gesture for Sign Language (bottom center), and a “CC” or subtitle icon (bottom right), representing accessible media features. All icons are white against a solid black background for high contrast and clarity.
The Social Cost Of Inaccessible Content: Why Accessible Media Services Matter
This image shows a player in action during a **power hockey** match. He’s using a specialized powerchair with a front bumper, wearing a green team jersey, and smiling as he plays. Other athletes in powerchairs can be seen in the background, highlighting the team nature of the sport.
Power Hockey Charity Secures Funding To Expand Inclusive Sport Across The UK
A group of seven individuals wearing high-visibility jackets stand on the tarmac in front of an easyJet aircraft at London Luton Airport. One individual is seated in a powered wheelchair at the centre of the group. The atmosphere is professional and welcoming, and the photo appears to be taken during an accessibility-focused airport event. Various airport vehicles and infrastructure are visible in the background.
London Luton Airport Champions Inclusive Air Travel With Accessibility Day
This image is a collage of six wildlife and nature-themed photographs along with one of a person engaged in photography: 1. **Top left**: A smiling man standing on a sports field, operating a large telephoto camera lens mounted on a tripod—likely a professional wildlife or sports photographer. 2. **Top right**: A black and white photo of a weathered, broken wooden bench in a natural setting, evoking a sense of rustic decay and solitude. 3. **Middle left**: A close-up of a red fox with striking amber eyes, peering through green grass in a vibrant, sunlit outdoor environment. 4. **Middle right**: A colorful kingfisher bird perched on a branch, holding a small fish in its beak, showcasing the beauty and precision of bird hunting. 5. **Bottom left**: A powerful portrait of a tiger with intense eyes and vivid black-orange stripes, captured in a moment of stillness. 6. **Bottom right**: A harbor seal lounging on a rock in a coastal area, mid-yawn, with gentle waves in the background, conveying a relaxed, playful mood. The collage combines dynamic wildlife photography with natural and candid moments, portraying the diverse subjects often captured by nature and animal photographers.
Shining A Light: Celebrating The Disabled Photographers Of The Planet Facebook Community
This image shows a young person - Liam Virgo - seated in a wheelchair along the South Bank of the River Thames in London, with the iconic Palace of Westminster and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) in the background. The individual is wearing a white t-shirt that also features an illustration of Big Ben, along with light-colored shorts and black sneakers. The scene is peaceful, with a cloudy sky above, and some autumn leaves scattered on the ground. The historic Westminster Bridge can be seen to the right of Big Ben, adding a classic London atmosphere to the photo. It’s a well-composed picture that nicely captures both the person and the landmark.
Living With FND Through Adolescence: A Story Of Struggle, Strength And Awareness
The image shows a young man - Ben Wilson – with short dark hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a white t-shirt, and black pants. He is outside on a sunny day, mid-motion with his arms raised above his head, as if stretching or dancing. His expression appears cheerful or enthusiastic. In the background, there's a modern building with dark brick and a light grey stripe, along with a few tall streetlights and a clear blue sky. The overall mood is energetic and positive.
Ben Wilson: A Dancer With Down’s Syndrome Breaking Barriers
The image depicts a **Hollywood Walk of Fame star** in a close-up view. The star is: - **Made of brass**, with its iconic five-point shape. - Set into a **pinkish-red terrazzo background** that includes flecks of white and darker pink, typical of the Walk of Fame stars. - Surrounded by **dark terrazzo tiles** forming the sidewalk, with visible **light grey divider lines**. At the **center of the star**, bold white text reads: > **"DISABLED CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS"** This phrase replaces the usual name of a celebrity and draws immediate attention. The overall vibe evokes the iconic and glamorous aura of Hollywood while promoting representation and inclusion of disabled celebrities in media.
Guest Blog: My Top Disabled Celebrity Interviews And Why They Meant So Much To Me
This image shows a joyful moment outdoors featuring an older man in a motorized wheelchair and a woman standing beside him. The man is wearing a light gray blazer, white shirt, dark pants, white sneakers, and a stylish straw hat with glasses. He looks happy and is waving enthusiastically. The woman next to him is dressed in a white outfit with a pink scarf, smiling and also waving. In the background, there’s a playground with children playing on a yellow slide structure, surrounded by trees and greenery. The overall scene conveys a warm, inclusive, and cheerful vibe, showing people of all ages and abilities enjoying time together in a public space.
8 Free And Accessible Activities To Enjoy This Easter Across Britain
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Crip Life

From Banquet Halls To Beauty: My Journey Of Resilience And Innovation To Become A Serial Entrepreneur With Cerebral Palsy

Atul Bhatara’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and self-belief. Born with cerebral palsy, Atul has defied the odds to become a successful serial entrepreneur.

Mental Health Personal Stories
Crip Life

Fighting The Black Clouds: A Personal Journey And Practical Guide To Managing Depression

This personal story provides insights and practical advice for managing depression, written by Wolfgang Wolf, a specialist with firsthand experience of navigating life after a stroke. Drawing on years of counselling individuals with disabilities and their families, Wolf explores the challenges of depression – its subtle onset, its debilitating effects, and the societal stigma surrounding it.

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.

News Travel
Emma Purcell

Purple Tuesday 2024: Highlighting The Urgent Need For Accessibility In Public Spaces And Services

To mark Purple Tuesday, a disabled couple shares their first-hand experience of navigating public spaces and transport systems that don’t accommodate their needs.

Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Navigating Adoption And Parenthood With A Visual Impairment

Alice Evans, a podcaster and disability advocate, chose adoption to start her family. In this interview, Alice highlights her positive decision to adopt, the challenges and triumphs of adopting as a disabled person, celebrating resilience, love and the rewarding experiences of parenthood on World Adoption Day.

Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Meet The Co-Founder Of AccessAbility Arts: Empowering Through Art, Advocacy And Accessibility

We speak to DK, a disabled artist who co-founded AccessAbility Arts to promote accessibility to the arts for everyone, no matter their ability or background.

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 News
Emma Purcell

UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key Announcements For Disability, Healthcare And Special Needs Support

The UK Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced several significant changes and allocations to improve healthcare, disability benefits and support for those with special needs.

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.

Business & Employment Personal Stories
Crip Life

Reshaping Inclusivity: The Power Of Technology, Leadership And The Future Of Work

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, inclusion and accessibility are more important than ever. This article highlights Delaney Norvor’s inspiring journey as a Black, disabled woman in tech, showing how technology, leadership, and advocacy can break barriers. Her personal story demonstrates the transformative power of diversity, assistive technology, and mentorship in creating a more equitable future for all.