North West learning disability charity, Pure Innovations, has announced the return of its much-loved Access Festival for 2026, with this year’s event set to be the biggest celebration yet.
Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival: UK-First Event Set To Unite Elite Sport And World Class Disabled-Led Arts In May 2027
Liverpool is set to make history from 2nd to 8th May 2027 as it hosts a new groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF) — a first-of-its-kind event in the UK that will bring together elite athletes who compete in the Paralympics and a world-class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a shared world stage.
Ofcom Accessibility Code: Making Streaming Services Accessible For All
Ofcom is consulting on a new Accessibility Code that would introduce legal accessibility requirements for the UK’s most-used streaming services, representing a significant step towards improving access to on-demand television and film content for disabled audiences. Find out how you can have your say on the proposed changes.
Southbank Centre Celebrates 75 Years With A Summer Season Of Literature, Spoken Word And Accessible Cultural Events
Celebrate the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary with an accessible summer season of literature and spoken word events featuring acclaimed writers, artists and cultural voices from May to September 2026.
TV Star Mat Fraser Supports Disability Arts Heritage Project ‘Cripping Culture’
TV star Mat Fraser supports Disability Arts Online’s “Cripping Culture” project, preserving Disability Arts heritage through stories, digital archives and nationwide contributions.
How Christian Communities Are Embracing Accessible Church Services At Christmas
Discover how churches across the UK are creating truly accessible church services this Christmas.
Southbank Centre’s Literature And Spoken Word Programme 2025–26: Celebrating Creativity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Discover the Southbank Centre’s 2025–26 Literature Winter Programme – inclusive events celebrating accessibility, creativity and diverse voices.
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.
Towards A New London Plan: Speak Up Now For An Affordable, Greener, Accessible And Inclusive City
Share your views on London’s future. The Easy Read London Plan consultation (open until 2nd November 2025) invites feedback on housing, jobs, transport, climate action, and inclusivity. Help shape a greener, affordable, and accessible city.
Is Greg Davies Disabled?: A Stand Up Comedy Review
Emma Purcell reviews Greg Davies’ Full Fat Legend show at Portsmouth Guildhall (6 Sept 2025), sharing her experience of the show, venue accessibility, and answering the trending question “Is Greg Davies disabled?”
Touch: Beyond Vision: A Groundbreaking Exhibition Making Art Accessible Through AI And Touch
Experience Touch: Beyond Vision, a one-day exhibition on 15th Sept at London’s OXO2 Gallery that uses AI to transform photos into tactile 3D art, making culture accessible to blind and visually impaired people through touch, innovation, and inclusivity.
Ailís Ní Ríain: Deaf Composer, Visionary Artist And Advocate For Change
Explore the remarkable career of Ailís Ní Ríain, an Irish deaf composer and writer, as she shares insights on her new work Holocene, her interdisciplinary artistic practice, and her powerful advocacy for disability inclusion in the arts.
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.