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Florence Halliwell is a UK based land artist with Down's syndrome, she has dark blonde long hair with a fringe and wears glasses, she has a sage green long sleeved top on and is smiling and hugging a small terrier dog who has a blue colour on

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Art Without Barriers – Living With a Disability

This month is Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month and we are looking at the work of artist Florence Halliwell, a remarkable land artist whose work is breaking boundaries not only in the world of art but also in how we view ability, creativity, and inclusion. Born with Down’s Syndrome, Florence has channelled her unique perspective into […]

Purpl
Purpl

October 14, 2024

Disabled Discount Offers 2024 October

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New Offers for October 2024 – Disabled Discounts 2024

It’s been a really busy week at Purpl with lots of exciting new discount offers to help you save money. As a startup we have a very small team but we are working hard to get you more and more offers so please bear with us. Don’t forget to join our members only group on […]

Purpl
Purpl

October 12, 2024

Leah, a woman in her 30s wearing a green shirt dress, and Finn, a man in his twenties in a blue polo shirt, sitting together at a desk. In the background is a large bookcase holding numerous books, dictionaries, pot plants, and an award.

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E-learning That Works for Everyone

On World Sight Day (10th October 2024) is a global event designed to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000. There are around 1.1 billion people worldwide living with an untreated or preventable visual impairment. When someone loses their sight, it affects […]

Leah Holroyd
Leah Holroyd

October 10, 2024

A woman paints a colourful abstract piece on a table with various art supplies. Sunlight streams through a window, illuminating her workspace.

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Turning Life Upside Down: The Unexpected Journey of Carolyn Parker

The impact of lockdown affected life and work for many people, Carolyn Parker tells us how lockdown changed her life. The last three years have turned my world upside down… in a good way. Before lockdown, my work involved care visits to private clients in South Leicestershire. I’ve always been a people person, starting as […]

Carolyn Parker
Carolyn Parker

October 5, 2024

A digital representation of an access card is displayed on a green background with various icons. The card features a photo, the name "Jack Rowland," ID number "271556," and expiry date "27/08/2026." The background includes icons for accessibility, medical, and utilities.

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Breaking Down Accessibility Barriers for Disabled People

Nimbus Disability is a social enterprise run by disabled people for disabled people. It was founded by Martin Austin MBE almost 20 years ago with supply income donated to its sister charity Disability Direct to further enable projects supporting disabled people. Originally, Nimbus was focused on supporting businesses to meet and exceed their obligations to disabled […]

Martin Austin MBE
Martin Austin MBE

October 1, 2024

Young woman with Down syndrome working on a laptop at a desk in a cosy living room. Overlay text reads: ESA and Permitted Work Guide.

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Employment and Support Allowance and Permitted Work

This guide will talk you through the New Style Employment and Support Allowance and what happens if you want to work whilst claiming this benefit.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2024

Man with Down syndrome wearing a red hard hat and high-visibility vest, standing in a workplace environment. Overlay text reads: Employment Support Allowance Guide.

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Understanding ESA and How to Apply

Employment and Support Allowance is a benefit that helps people who have a disability or health condition that makes it hard for them to work.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2024

Amani is sitting on Sara's lap, and they are both smiling. The MouMou and Friends brand is visible behind them. They are both wearing royal blue WAB® t-shirts.

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Inspired By My Daughter’s Diagnosis

Life Before Disability After dedicating over two decades to cultivating a thriving career and establishing myself as a recognised authority in my industry, I found myself at the height of my professional journey, relishing a life of comfort while exploring the globe with the freedom to pursue my passions at my own pace. In my […]

Sara Momtaz
Sara Momtaz

September 16, 2024

A smiling woman in a grey t-shirt and adult nappy gives a thumbs-up gesture. She holds up a corner of her shirt slightly to reveal the waistband of the nappy. The background is plain and light-coloured.

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Tips for Managing Bladder Weakness

Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]

Incontinence Choice
Incontinence Choice

September 13, 2024