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A square graphic with a purple gradient background. At the top, large white rounded text reads “3 Years Of.” In the center, bold orange bubble-style text reads “Crip Life™.” At the bottom, white rounded text reads “A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist.”
3 Years Of Crip Life™: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist
Graphic with the heading “Oliver McGowan Training” and text stating that thousands of DWP health staff have completed landmark autism and learning disabilities training on a purple background.
Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
Graphic promoting BBC casting call for disabled contestants, featuring The Celebrity Inner Circle quiz show hosted by Amanda Holden alongside The Great British Sewing Bee, with bold text and show imagery inviting applications.
BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee
Wheelchair racers, including David Weir, sprint toward the finish line on a marathon course, leaning forward in racing chairs as spectators watch behind barriers.
6 Elite British Wheelchair Racers Set To Compete At The 2026 London Marathon
Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
Illustration of Channel 4’s logo alongside an “AD” audio description symbol on a TV screen, with matching icons shown on a tablet, desktop computer and smartphone to represent accessibility across devices.
Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
Smartphone folder labelled “Social Media” displaying app icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, Pinterest, Bluesky, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitch, and Reddit.
6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Close-up portrait of a young woman - Neve Collins - with short brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly. She has a nasal feeding tube secured with patterned tape on her cheek and is wearing a hair clip, sitting in a softly lit bedroom.
Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy
Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Matt Bush: Two-Time Taekwondo World Champion Aims For Gold In Paralympic Debut At Paris 2024

We speak to Matt Bush about becoming a taekwondo athlete, his sporting success so far and what he is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Rachel Choong: British Debutant Hoping To Achieve Para Badminton Success And Pursue Paralympic Dreams In Paris

We speak to Rachel Choong about living with dwarfism, becoming a badminton player, her sporting success so far and what she is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Martin Perry: British Table Tennis Debutant Aims For First Paralympic Medal

We speak to Martin Perry about how he became a table tennis player, his sporting success so far and what he is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Kieran Flynn: Wheelchair Rugby Debutant Aiming To Help ParalympicsGB Squad Defend Their Gold Medal At Paris 2024

We speak to Paralympic debutant Kieran Flynn about becoming a wheelchair rugby player, his sporting success so far and what he is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.