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The image is a recruitment banner from Fable. At the top, bold pink text reads: “Fable is hiring in the United Kingdom!” Below in black bold text: “Do you use voice nav, switch controls, eye gaze, or a head mouse?” Further down, in regular black text: “Help make our digital world more accessible.” Underneath, there are three bulleted lines with pink check marks: Fair tech wages Work from home No prior experience needed On the right side, there is a line drawing of a person with glasses, sitting in a powered wheelchair, holding a tablet. At the bottom, there is a pink bar with the white Fable logo on the left, and white text on the right that says: “Learn more and apply at: www.fable.community/criplife”.
Promotional graphic featuring the Rebound Therapy logo with three stylized figures on a trampoline, surrounded by the text “In Association With ReboundTherapy.org - Founded 1972 in the UK.” To the right, the following text is displayed: “Click here to learn more about the Rebound Therapy Practitioner training course. By booking your course via this link, you will also be supporting Crip Life.”
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Gavin Simpson, an award-winning Chartered Management Accountant, standing confidently outdoors in a navy jumper and khaki trousers, smiling against a modern grey wall.
From Binman To Boardroom: How I Unleashed My Neurodivergent Talent
A beige square image featuring dark blue text that reads “30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act.” Below the text are four simple blue icons arranged horizontally: a wheelchair user, a person walking with a white cane, a side profile of a person making a sign language gesture, and the infinity symbol representing neurodiversity. The design is clean and minimalist, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility.
DDA At 30: What The Disability Discrimination Act Gave Us And How To Use It
A woman carefully operates a stairclimbing wheelchair to help a seated man descend a short set of outdoor steps from a doorway. The man is reclined and supported by the chair, while the woman controls the device from behind. The scene shows safe home access using mobility equipment.
How The AAT S-Max Stairclimbing Wheelchair Improves Quality Of Life Inside And Out
Graphic with a white background and yellow border showing the text “Your black cabs. Your say.” in bold blue letters. Below the text is a simple line illustration of a city street with two black cabs, a wheelchair user, a person walking, and buildings in the background.
Have Your Say On TfL Taxi Fares Consultation 2025
A group of seven Seable guides, seen from behind, stand side by side with their arms around each other, facing a natural outdoor setting with trees and water. They are wearing matching beige t-shirts that say “Seable Guide for Visually Impaired” with the Seable logo in blue.
Seable Holidays: Making The World More Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted Travellers
Four smiling presenters of The Great British Bake Off are sitting together against a pink background with confetti shapes. The text at the top reads “Could you be the next Star Baker?” in bold white and pink letters. Below them, a banner says “www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk” in white text on a pink background. At the bottom, smaller text reads: “Applications close on Monday 15th December 2025 at 1pm. More info: applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk.” The overall design is bright, cheerful, and inviting.
Apply For Bake Off 2026: An Accessible And Inclusive Tent For Every Baker
A promotional graphic for the Southbank Centre’s Literature & Spoken Word programme. The background features blue and teal squares with white overlay. The text reads: “SOUTHBANK CENTRE — Literature & Spoken Word. The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Readings. Salman Rushdie. Sheku and Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason. The Orwell Lecture. TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Readings.” Logos for the National Lottery and Arts Council England appear at the bottom.
Southbank Centre’s Literature And Spoken Word Programme 2025–26: Celebrating Creativity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Poster for “The Making of Harry Potter: Dark Arts” event at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. The artwork shows a dark, eerie background with swirling purple and blue smoke surrounding a masked, hooded Death Eater holding a wand. The text reads: “The Making of Harry Potter – Dark Arts, 12th September to 9th November 2025.”
My Accessible Adventure At The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour: A Magical Audio-Described Tactile Tour
Celebratory graphic for the Novuna GB & NI Team featuring a collage of smiling athletes wearing medals. The image congratulates the team for winning 7 gold, 5 silver, and 13 bronze medals. The background is purple with bold white text reading 'CONGRATULATIONS' at the top.
World Para Athletics Championships 2025: Great Britain Medal Winners, Results And Reactions
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Emma Purcell

British Paralympians Deliver World-Class Performances Across Multiple Sports In September 2025

British Paralympians dominated September 2025 with record-breaking performances across swimming, fencing, rowing, tennis, archery, and more — winning over 40 medals, multiple world titles, and setting new records as they build momentum toward LA 2028.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

Ellie Simmonds On Travel, Adventure & Disability Awareness in The “Pack Your Bags” Podcast

Ellie Simmonds, the celebrated Paralympic swimmer and BAFTA-winning documentary maker, is set to take listeners on an unforgettable journey in the second season of TUI’s Pack Your Bags podcast, launching on 25th March 2025.

Features Sport
Emma Purcell

Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: Splashing Success For British Para Swimming

As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, dives into the success of our British swimmers and rounds up the best of the Para swimming action from the Paris La Defense Arena.

News Sport
Harry Smith

Maisie Summers-Newton: Paralympic Swimming Star Defends Titles In Paris And Looks Ahead To The Future

Maisie Summers-Newton has once again made waves at the Paralympic Games, delivering remarkable performances in Paris and is now looking ahead to the future.

Interviews Sport
Harry Smith

Louise Fiddes: Hatfield Swimming Paralympic Medallist Prepares For Paris 2024

We speak to Para swimmer Louise Fiddes about her preparations for Paris 2024, her excitement of competing in front of a large crowd and her experience growing up with an intellectual impairment.