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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
October 14, 2024
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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
October 12, 2024
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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
October 10, 2024
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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
October 5, 2024
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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
October 1, 2024
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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
September 21, 2024
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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
September 21, 2024
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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
September 16, 2024
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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
September 13, 2024