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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
News Sport
Emma Purcell

British Juniors Shine Brighter Than Seniors At 2026 Australian Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships

British juniors stole the spotlight at the 2026 Australian Open wheelchair tennis, winning titles and reaching finals as senior British players fell short in Melbourne.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

LTA Announces Bigger And Better Disability Tennis Calendar In 2026

The LTA announces a bigger, more inclusive 2026 disability tennis calendar with increased funding, new competitions, enhanced wheelchair events, and improved accessibility for spectators.

News Sport
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.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Wimbledon 2025: Mixed Fortunes For Team GB In Wheelchair Tennis As Global Rivals Rise

Team GB battled hard at Wimbledon 2025 in wheelchair tennis, reaching four finals across singles and doubles. Despite no titles, standout performances from Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and rising star Gregory Slade signal a promising future amid growing global competition.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Alfie Hewett And Gordon Reid Extend Record With 23rd Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Doubles Title At Roland Garros

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid clinch their 23rd Grand Slam wheelchair tennis doubles title at Roland Garros, extending their historic winning streak with a thrilling comeback victory.

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Emma Purcell

Team GB Wheelchair Tennis Squad Triumphs At BNP Paribas World Team Cup With Triple Medal Finish

Team GB’s wheelchair tennis squad triumphed at the 2025 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey, earning three medals across junior, men’s, and quad events in a historic campaign.

Interviews Sport
Emma Purcell

Dahnon Ward: From Wheelchair Tennis Junior Champion To Paralympic Debut At Paris 2024

We speak to Dahnon Ward about living with a rare condition, becoming a wheelchair tennis player, his sporting success so far and what he is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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.