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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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Emma Purcell

Christmas Is A Time For… – A Festive Poem Illustrating The Challenges Of Disability Lives

This is a spontaneous Christmas poem – Christmas is a time for… – which our editor Emma Purcell wrote back in 2022, to show the festive season can be fun for some people but hard for others, particularly those living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Lifestyle Personal Stories
Crip Life

Finding Purpose With MS: A Christmas Day On the Children’s Ward

A heartfelt Christmas story about Dan McIntyre, newly diagnosed with MS, who finds unexpected purpose and healing through volunteering on a children’s ward. A reflective, uplifting tale of connection, resilience, and the quiet strength discovered during the festive season.

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Crip Life

The Joy Of Routine: Why Predictability Makes My Christmas Magical As An Autistic Woman

Discover how embracing routine helps autistic people find peace and joy at Christmas, with practical insights on sensory comfort, time windows and predictable traditions.

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Crip Life

How Christian Communities Are Embracing Accessible Church Services At Christmas

Discover how churches across the UK are creating truly accessible church services this Christmas.

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

ADHD The Experience: Celebrate, Laugh, Connect And Enjoy Festive Fun With Suzi Payton

Suzi Payton invites comedy fans and those curious about the neurodivergent experience to a truly unique, festive event this December – ADHD The Experience!

Entertainment Features
Crip Life

Enjoy Accessible Performances Of Opera And Ballet This Festive Season At The Royal Ballet And Opera

This winter at the Royal Ballet and Opera, there is a range of accessible performances available across several different operas and ballets, offering something to suit all tastes.