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Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
Illustration of Channel 4’s logo alongside an “AD” audio description symbol on a TV screen, with matching icons shown on a tablet, desktop computer and smartphone to represent accessibility across devices.
Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
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6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Close-up portrait of a young woman - Neve Collins - with short brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly. She has a nasal feeding tube secured with patterned tape on her cheek and is wearing a hair clip, sitting in a softly lit bedroom.
Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy
Top: text that reads Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage? Bottom: Channel 4’s Winter Paralympics presenters dressed in winter clothing stand or sit in wheelchairs on a snowy landscape with a dramatic mountain backdrop illuminated by white streaks of light. L-R: Billy Monger wears blue and holds a microphone; Ade Adepitan wears an orange jacket and holds ski goggles on his knee; Dame Sarah Storey wears a cream jacket; Ed Jackson stands with his arms folded and wears a white ski jacket; Alice Tai wears round glasses and a white jacket and hold a tablet device; Sean Rose sits and wears a dark top and snood; and Jade Etherington wears a skit suit with goggles around her neck.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder
Three athletes in blue Team Great Britain jackets pose outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling and holding a large Union Jack flag. One person - Jo Butterfield – sits in a wheelchair wrapped in a British flag, while two others – Neil Simpson and Rob Poth - stand behind with arms raised, all wearing red beanies.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Highlights: Notable Milestones, Multiple Debutants And Human Resilience From ParalympicsGB
A wheelchair user wearing a red jacket wheels down a sunny high street lined with shops, cafés and flower displays, with pedestrians walking further along the street.
5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability
News Sport
Emma Purcell

Alfie Hewett And Gordon Reid Extend Record With 23rd Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Doubles Title At Roland Garros

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid clinch their 23rd Grand Slam wheelchair tennis doubles title at Roland Garros, extending their historic winning streak with a thrilling comeback victory.

Lifestyle News
Emma Purcell

Reimagining Accessible Sex Education For People With Learning Disabilities

Discover how a University of Brighton student is transforming accessible sex education with a hands-on toolkit designed to support people with learning disabilities in understanding consent, relationships, and bodily autonomy.

Lifestyle Personal Stories
Emma Purcell

Guest Blog: From Rock To Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences

Emma Purcell, co-founder of Crip Life™, shares her powerful journey into the world of live music as a disabled fan and advocates for accessible music experiences that include everyone.

Entertainment Personal Stories
Crip Life

Celebrating Inclusion At Accessible Venues: A Pride Month Reflection

To mark the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Angel Flint shares a heartfelt story of inclusion at a Blackpool drag show—highlighting the importance of accessible venues and the power of small gestures to create truly welcoming spaces for all.

Lifestyle Personal Stories
Crip Life

One Leaf Amongst Many: A Poem By Nicole Demos

A powerful poem by disability rights advocate Nicole Demos, One Leaf Amongst Many explores identity, memory, and empowerment through the metaphor of a solitary leaf, reflecting her lifelong commitment to inclusion and self-expression.

Health Personal Stories
Crip Life

The Journey To Motherhood With MS

Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mother living with multiple sclerosis, shares her honest journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with MS – highlighting the unique challenges and resilience of parenting with a chronic condition.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Crip Trip: A Gritty Roadtrip Docuseries Following A Quadruple Amputee’s Battle For Independence

“Crip Trip” follows quadruple amputee Daniel Ennett on a wild, emotional road trip to avoid institutional care and fight for disability justice through art, activism, and raw storytelling. Discover the documentary series and the story behind it.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Over 240,000 Pupils With SEND

Inclusion 2028 is a groundbreaking national programme that gives over 240,000 pupils with SEND better access to PE and sport.

Children & Young People Personal Stories
Crip Life

Planning With Love: How Families Can Secure The Financial Future Of SEND Children

Award-winning SEND Chartered Financial Planner Rhiannon Gogh shares personal insight and expert advice on protecting the future of SEND children through trusts, tailored planning, and empowered decision-making.

News Travel
Emma Purcell

New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding

Pierrepont Farm in Surrey unveils a new accessible footpath, funded by the Surrey Hills Access for All initiative, enhancing countryside access for all abilities with upgraded facilities and inclusive design.

Assistive Technology & Products Interviews
Emma Purcell

Championing Digital Inclusion: The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion

Discover how Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is transforming digital inclusion. Co-founder Jennison Asuncion shares insights on the initiative’s impact, the evolution of assistive tech, and how tech companies can build accessible products with disabled users in mind.

Health Personal Stories
Crip Life

Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner

Follow the journey of Samphire Hayes, who transformed her life from living with chronic pain to running marathons. Through mindfulness, natural movement, and holistic healing, she reclaimed her health and purpose.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Team GB Wheelchair Tennis Squad Triumphs At BNP Paribas World Team Cup With Triple Medal Finish

Team GB’s wheelchair tennis squad triumphed at the 2025 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey, earning three medals across junior, men’s, and quad events in a historic campaign.