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Film poster for Everybody Dance showing a silhouetted wheelchair user backstage watching young ballet dancers perform under purple stage lights. The poster features the tagline “Be Brave. Be Bold. Shine Bright,” festival laurels, and a 2024 Emmy Winner emblem.
Everybody Dance: An Emmy-Winning Documentary Film About The Dedication, Determination And Community Spirit Of Disabled Children At An Inclusive Dancing School
Craig and Claire kayaking in a two-person boat in Milford Sound New Zealand mountains in the background Bluewater all around
Accessible Travel: A Quiet Revolution Reshaping The Industry
Two children playing on a large round garden trampoline with black safety netting, set on a green lawn in front of a modern grey house on a sunny day. One child is bouncing while the other sits inside the enclosure.
Happy Hideouts: Premium Trampolines For Active Play At Home With Disabled Children
Katie Guest and Menna Fitzpatrick, wearing white ParalympicsGB team t-shirts smile at the camera while holding a blue frame-style banner that reads “ParalympicsGB” at the top and “Milano Cortina” at the bottom against a light pink studio background.
ParalympicsGB Confirm Final 12 Athletes For Milano Cortina 2026 As History-Makers And Medallists Lead 25-Strong Team
Four primary school children sitting at individual desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to answer a question. The room has white walls with a blue lower section, backpacks beside desks, and an apple on one desk in the foreground.
SEND Reforms: Will This Create True Inclusion In Mainstream Schools For Disabled Children?
Collage of vibrant abstract artwork and photos. Top image shows a smiling woman standing with crutches in front of two large colorful paintings at an art display table. Below are six smaller images featuring bright graffiti-style heart art, a red abstract painting, a woman posing in a gallery, a black-and-white abstract piece, a colorful mural with a person, and a close-up of a paint-covered hand next to paint palettes.
Healing Through Art With A Physical Disability: How Pain Became Purpose
Sophie, a smiling woman with long light-brown hair, sits in her powered wheelchair indoors, wearing a pale pink top and patterned trousers, with a radiator and noticeboard visible behind her.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
A wheelchair user charges a blue electric car on a residential street, with other parked cars and houses in the background.
Mobility In Motion Partners With Leading Car Manufacturers On Adapt & Drive Scheme To Grow Adapted Vehicle Ownership
Close-up of a silver heart-shaped pendant engraved with the words “LADY JUSTICE,” attached to a small metal ring and clasp, held between two fingers against a dark background.
Sex And Disability: Reclaiming Intimacy With Cerebral Palsy
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Crip Life

Have Your Say On TfL Taxi Fares Consultation 2025

TfL is seeking views on the options being considered for the 2025 review of taxi (Black Cab) fares and tarrifs, including fares for journeys that begin or end at London City Airport.

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Crip Life

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.

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Crip Life

LAST CHANCE To Respond To TfL Consultation On Proposed Changes To London Congestion Charge

Transport for London is running a public consultation on proposed Congestion Charge changes, inviting feedback from all road users, including disabled people. Learn about the proposals, accessible formats, and how to have your say by 11 August 2025.

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Crip Life

GDIF 2025: An Award-Winning Accessible Festival Returns With A Free Outdoor Programme

Discover how GDIF 2025 is leading the way as an accessible festival, celebrating 30 years of inclusive outdoor theatre, dance, and circus across South East London—with a free, award-winning programme for all.

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Crip Life

Transport For London Seeks Public Input On 2024 Taxi Fare Changes

If you live in London or visit regularly and use taxis (black cabs) to get around, including as a Taxicard member, Transport for London (TfL) would like to hear from you about proposed taxi fare changes. 

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Unlimited Festival 2024: Showcasing Disabled Artists At The Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is excited to announce the return of Unlimited Festival, a showcase of extraordinary performance, music and art by disabled artists.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Southbank Centre Summer Programme Of Literature And Spoken Word 2024

The Southbank Centre has an unmissable lineup of Literature and Spoken Word this summer. The programme brings a diverse array of UK-exclusive launches, non-fiction talks and poetry readings.

News Travel
Emma Purcell

Spinal Stroke Survivor And TfL Introduces Wheelchair User Traffic Signals Ahead Of International Day Of Persons With Disabilities

Transport for London (TfL) has worked with Olympic rowing champion, Captain Pete Reed OBE to introduce green wheelchair user traffic signals to represent disabled people ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.