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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 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
The image is a promotional banner for *The Great British Bake Off* (GBBO). At the top, it features the show's logo, with the message: **"DO YOU LOVE BAKING? COULD YOU BE THE NEXT STAR BAKER?"** Below the text, there’s a photo of two of the show's judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, standing outdoors with greenery in the background, set up in a garden-like space. The banner then says: **"APPLY NOW FOR SERIES 16!"** Below this is the website link: **"www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk"** Additional details at the bottom mention: **"Applications close on Monday 9th December 2024 at 1 PM. More info: applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk"** The design includes blue and white colors, creating a friendly, inviting feel for potential applicants.
Become The Next Star Baker: Applications Open For The Great British Bake Off 2025
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Navigating Adoption And Parenthood With A Visual Impairment
The image shows DK in a powered wheelchair wearing a blue jacket, glasses, and sneakers with red, white, and blue coloring. They appear to be engaged in a conversation or a presentation, facing someone out of view to the left. Behind them, there is a couch and a background decorated with string lights, creating a warm ambiance. To the side, an easel holds a poster with "Accessibility Arts" written on it, accompanied by an image of hands holding paintbrushes, suggesting a setting related to art, creativity, or inclusivity. The room is decorated simply, with framed prints on the wall.
Meet The Co-Founder Of AccessAbility Arts: Empowering Through Art, Advocacy And Accessibility
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Crip Life

Become The Next Star Baker: Applications Open For The Great British Bake Off 2025

The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) is looking for the next batch of talented home bakers to enter the tent who represent the rich diversity of the Great British public, including those with disabilities.

Features Sport
Harry Smith

Redefining Inspiration: The Evolving Narrative Of Paralympic Athletes

This article delves into the evolving conversation around the portrayal of disabled athletes, highlighting the tension between being seen as “inspirational” and the desire for a more nuanced representation.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Equal Play: Award-Winning Documentary Starring Hannah Cockcroft Champions The Fight For Disabled Children’s Right To School Sports

EQUAL PLAY is a powerful documentary that highlights the need for equal access to school sport for disabled children

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Channel 4 Unveils Ground-Breaking Presenting Line-Up And Biggest-Ever Broadcast Plans For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to be the biggest-ever broadcast on Channel 4 with over 1,300 hours of live sport and a ground-breaking presenting line-up.

Features Lifestyle
Crip Life

Reclaiming The Word Crip: Modern TV Shows And Films Embracing Crip In Its Titles

Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.

Features Sport
Emma Purcell

Are Sports Broadcasters Ableist Towards Disability Sports?

When people think of disability sports, most of them immediately think of the Paralympic Games. However, disability sport happens throughout the year, every year. But it isn’t noticed as much because it’s not widely broadcast. This has sparked the question – are sports broadcasters ableist? Our writer Emma Purcell analyses the current level of disability sports coverage and shares her thoughts on it.

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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.

Entertainment Features
Emma Purcell

Rosie Jones Gives A Personal And Honest Account Of The True Scale Of Ableism In A New Documentary

Disabled comedian Rosie Jones gives a personal and honest account of the true scale of ableism in a new Channel 4 documentary.