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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

FIFA Launches Toolkit To Boost Disability Football Worldwide

FIFA’s Disability Football Toolkit provides a roadmap to grow inclusive football worldwide. Learn its phases, benefits, and challenges.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

St John’s DFC Clinch Emphatic Victory In Disability FA Cup Deaf Football Final

Discover how deaf football took the spotlight in the Disability FA Cup final as St John’s DFC and Barnet DFC faced off. Explore the sport’s unique features, the story of two leading teams, and what this match means for the deaf football community.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Rosie Hodgson: Most Decorated Female In European Powerchair Football Heading To Another Disability FA Cup Final

We speak to Rosie Hodgson, the most decorated female in European powechair football ahead of the 2025 Disability FA Cup final.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Luke Vosper: From Wheelchair User To Thriving CP Footballer Heading To The Disability FA Cup Final 2025

We speak to Luke Vosper, who went from being a wheelchair user to becoming a triumphant CP footballer, and is now set to compete in the Disability FA Cup final.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Mo Ahmed: Blind Football Star Aiming For Treble Glory In The 2025 Disability FA Cup Final

We speak to blind footballer Mo Ahmed about his career playing for WBA, his preparations for the Disability FA Cup Final, plus much more.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

John McDougall: A Partially Sighted Football Legend Aiming For More Success At The Disability FA Cup 2025

We speak to partially sighted football legend John McDougall ahead of the 2025 Disability FA Cup.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Everton’s Sina Saman Nejad Shares Journey Ahead Of Amputee Football Disability FA Cup Final

We speak to amputee footballer Sina Saman Neja about his journey ahead of the 2025 Disability FA Cup final.

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.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Shelbée Clarke: Amputee Footballer Supporting SEND Children To Access The Beautiful Game

We speak to Shelbée Clarke about going through bone cancer and having her leg amputated, getting into amputee football, setting up her SEND club SSG Celestials and winning the Bobby Moore Award.