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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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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
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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
Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Callum Flynn: A Physically Disabled Cricketer Fulfilling His Sporting Dreams

We speak to disabled cricketer Callum Flynn about his battle with bone cancer, his passion for cricket and his sporting and fundraising successes so far.

Personal Stories Sport
Crip Life

Riding Against The Odds: My Journey As A Para Dressage Rider With EDS

In the world of para-dressage, where resilience and determination reign supreme, one athlete’s journey stands out as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who overcome adversity. This is the story of how Victoria Hoban, found her way into the world of para-dressage, battled Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and encountered a surprising hurdle on the path to her Paralympic dreams.

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.

Disability Studies Research
Crip Life

Para Legacy: A Documentary Looking At The History Of The Paralympic Games | Peter Langton

Student journalist Peter Langton shares his documentary “Para Legacy”, which looks at the history of the Paralympic games.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Disability Cricket Is Gaining More Exposure On Sky Sports

The second season of the Disability Premier League (DPL) has been taking place over the past two weeks and the final is scheduled to be broadcast on Sky Sports on Wednesday 6th September, giving more exposure to disability cricket.

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.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Every Body Moves: ParalympicsGB And Toyota Launches Initiative To Help Disabled People Access Sport

ParalympicsGB and Toyota have announced the launch of the groundbreaking Every Body Moves initiative to empower disabled people to become active in a way that is right for them.

Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Kare Adenegan: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Claims More Silverwear At Third Paralympics

07/09/2024 – Kare Adenegan is a World, European and Paralympic medallist in the T34 wheelchair racing. She is set to compete in her third consecutive Paralympic Games in Paris.

Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Hannah Cockroft MBE: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer From London 2012 To Paris 2024 Paralympics

07/09/2024 – Hannah Cockroft MBE is a 16-time World Champion, seven-time Paralympic Champion and three-time European Champion in the T34 wheelchair racing. She now has her eyes set on more titles at this summers Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Lauren Steadman: Para-Triathlon Success And TV Appearances

02/09/2024 – Lauren Steadman is a World, European and Paralympic Para-triathlete. She is now set to compete in her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.