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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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The image features a person riding an off-road wheelchair equipped with thick, rugged tires and a sturdy frame, designed for use in snowy or challenging terrain. The person is dressed in winter clothing, including an orange jacket, and appears to be navigating a snowy forest trail. Attached to the back of the wheelchair is a sled carrying two children, who are also warmly dressed. The scene is set amidst a snowy landscape with trees and a wintry atmosphere. This setup suggests a creative, adaptive means of enjoying outdoor activities in snowy conditions.
ExoTek ExoQuad: An Off-Road Wheelchair Unlocking The Countryside And All-Terrain Freedom
The image shows Jennifer in a wheelchair on a beach. She is smiling, wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and a cap that appears to have some text on it. She's holding a book with a bright cover. Next to her, there's a cheerful white dog with its mouth open, as if it's panting or smiling. In the background, there’s a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a pier extending over the water. It looks like a sunny day, and the scene captures a joyful moment by the sea.
Book Review: My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis By Jennifer Gasner
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From Banquet Halls To Beauty: My Journey Of Resilience And Innovation To Become A Serial Entrepreneur With Cerebral Palsy
The image depicts a somber and symbolic representation of depression. A lone figure is seated on the floor of a dark, empty room. The figure's posture is slouched, conveying feelings of sadness, loneliness, and introspection. A small, cracked window in the upper right corner allows a narrow ray of light to enter the room, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding darkness. The light gently illuminates the figure and part of the floor, symbolizing a glimmer of hope or clarity amidst the gloom. The color palette is dominated by muted and cold tones like gray, blue, and black, enhancing the heavy, melancholic atmosphere. The walls of the room are textured, adding to the raw and emotional tone of the scene. The minimalistic setting, with little to no furniture, emphasizes emptiness and isolation.
Fighting The Black Clouds: A Personal Journey And Practical Guide To Managing Depression
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
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AccessAbility Arts: Celebrating Creativity And Inclusion Through Community Events For All Abilities

We share five upcoming AccessAbility Arts events for you to revel in over the next couple of months and into the New Year.

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Songs Of The Wayfarer: Disabled Artist Claire Cunningham Premieres New Solo Performance Blending Dance And Song In London

Claire Cunningham, one of the UK’s most acclaimed and internationally renowned disabled artists, presents the UK premiere of her new solo Songs of the Wayfarer in London this December.

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Royal Ballet And Opera To Host Relaxed Performance Of Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble In Tahiti And A Quiet Place

On 22nd October, the Royal Ballet and Opera will hold a sensory-adapted, Relaxed Performance of its new production of Leonard Bernstein’s two operas, Trouble in Tahiti and A Quiet Place.

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Emma Purcell

Autistic Filmmakers Changing Perceptions Of Casting Neurodivergent People In Hollywood

We speak to autistic filmmakers Sue Ann Pien and Bella Zoe Martinez about the award winning short film Once More, Like Rain Man.

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Afro Nation: International Festival Goes Above And Beyond On Accessibility

Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has successfully completed its first international festival collaboration – ensuring full accessibility for disabled Afrobeats music fans at Afro Nation.

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Emma Purcell

Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre

In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.

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Unlimited Festival 2024: Showcasing Disabled Artists At The Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is excited to announce the return of Unlimited Festival, a showcase of extraordinary performance, music and art by disabled artists.

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Emma Purcell

Debris Stevenson: Dyslexic Writer Of New Theatre Production Celebrating Neurodiversity

We speak to neurodivergent writer and performer Debris Stevenson about her new theatre show My Brother’s a Genius.

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Southbank Centre Summer Programme Of Literature And Spoken Word 2024

The Southbank Centre has an unmissable lineup of Literature and Spoken Word this summer. The programme brings a diverse array of UK-exclusive launches, non-fiction talks and poetry readings.

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Emma Purcell

Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person

Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.