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Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time

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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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
The image is a screenshot from a webpage titled "DisabledPreneurs." The date reads "November 5, 2024," and the main headline is "BUSINESS OF THE WEEK – EMMA PURCELL AT CRIP LIFE™." The author is listed as "Sue." Below the headline is a photo of an event backdrop with the text "WELCOME TO Naidex" in large letters. Underneath, there is a tagline that reads "Business without Barriers Summit!" The backdrop includes logos from various sponsors, including HSBC. In the photo, two people - Emma Purcell & Joanna Baker-Rogers - are sitting in front of the backdrop; Emma is in a wheelchair. The page's design features a clean, modern layout, with the header of the website displaying the "DisabledPreneurs" logo and a "List a Service" button in the upper right corner. The webpage background color is primarily white with purple accents around the border.
Business Of The Week – Emma Purcell At Crip Life™ | Guest Post On DisabledPreneurs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves holding the budget red box outside Downing Street
UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key Announcements For Disability, Healthcare And Special Needs Support
The image appears to be a website homepage for "DisabledPreneurs," an organization aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities in entrepreneurship and professional development. The page has the following elements: 1. **Header and Logo**: - At the top, there is a logo that reads "DisabledPreneurs," with a circular design made of dots and lines. 2. **Navigation Bar**: - Below the logo, a navigation bar includes sections like "Home," "About Us," "Business Support," "Community Hub," "Blog," "Contact Us," and "My Dashboard." - There are also options to "Register" and "Login" on this bar. 3. **Main Banner**: - The central banner has a prominent message: "Empowering Abilities, Connecting Opportunities," emphasizing the organization’s mission. - The background features illustrations of people in various professional poses, highlighting diversity and inclusivity. 4. **Search Bar**: - Below the tagline, there’s a search bar with fields to input keywords, company names, or locations, along with a "Search" button. There's also a "View All Services" button. 5. **Tagline**: - At the bottom of this section, a tagline states: "We Promote. We Connect. We Support." The overall design is clean, professional, and accessible, likely targeted at fostering an inclusive community and providing resources for disabled entrepreneurs.
DisabledPreneurs: Empowering Disabled Entrepreneurs To Succeed And Thrive In Business
The image depicts a surreal scene with multiple instances of a woman - Claire Cunningham - using crutches, positioned among large, moss-covered rocks against an orange background. The woman is dressed in a white shirt and gray pants and is captured in various poses—sitting, crouching, and lying down. The scene has a dreamlike or surreal quality, with the repeated figure suggesting themes of struggle, endurance, or contemplation. The crutches add an element of vulnerability or difficulty navigating the rocky terrain. The vibrant orange background contrasts sharply with the earthy tones of the rocks and the muted colors of her clothing, adding to the surreal effect.
Songs Of The Wayfarer: Disabled Artist Claire Cunningham Premieres New Solo Performance Blending Dance And Song In London
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A Non-Relaxing Coffee Experience: How Caffé Nero Needs To Be More Accessible

Charlotte Croft, who was recently diagnosed with FND and uses a wheelchair, shares her experience of trying to access a Caffé Nero store in her hometown of Ipswich and the barriers she encountered when trying to get a coffee and find disabled toilets.

Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Gina Patel: Disability And Equality Advocate Wins Rising Star For Diversity Award

We speak to Gina Patel about her experiences living with disabilities, her equality advocacy work and her pride in winning the Rising Star for Diversity Award.

Lifestyle News
Emma Purcell

Judges Announced For Scope Disability Equality Awards 2024

The judges for the second Scope Disability Equality Awards were revealed, including TV stars, campaigners, social media influencers and journalists.

Health News
Emma Purcell

A Coalition Group Has Initiated The First-Ever European Myasthenia Gravis Day

Today marks the first-ever European Myasthenia Gravis Day, a symbolic date that will shine the light on this neuromuscular autoimmune disease that affects between 56,000 to almost 100.000 people in Europe.

Features Lifestyle
Crip Life

How Yellow Dogs Can Help Their Owners With Disabilities

Yellow Dog UK is a charity with a basic message to highlight the fact that many dogs want their space, whether due to supporting disabled people, operations, age or shyness or many other reasons. If you see a dog with a yellow dog lead, coat or ribbon, this is the sign to keep your distance and let yellow dogs and owners enjoy their walk and space without any problems.

Disability Studies Research
Emma Purcell

Disability Attitudes We Face In Society

Many disabled people face discriminatory, ableist and patronising attitudes and comments almost on a daily basis. It can affect their confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. Here, we share Emma Purcell’s radio documentary on disability attitudes.