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Access Granted: A Monthly Roundup of Disabled Wins, Joy, and Progress – APRIL ’25

We’re shining a light on the incredible achievements happening across the disabled community, from national breakthroughs to grassroots greatness.

Sammi Leaver

May 1, 2025

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Living with MS: My Personal Story for MS Awareness Week

Learn about my MS diagnosis, my approach to living with a long term condition and how I eventually launched Purpl.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 28, 2025

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The Disabled Person’s Guide to Surviving Easter

Surviving and Thriving at Easter: Navigating Overwhelm as a Disabled or Neurodivergent Person

Sam Cleasby

April 17, 2025

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World Autism Awareness Day – Hear Our Voices!

Interview with Rebecca Connor-Wood about autism for World Autism Awareness Day.

Purpl

April 2, 2025

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Living at the Intersection: Being Trans, Disabled, and Autistic

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we’re sharing the story of a disabled, autistic trans person.

Jason

March 31, 2025

Celebrating International Womens Day, with photos of seven disabled British women

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

Celebrating the Women Making Positive Changes for the Disabled Community

Purpl

March 8, 2025

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International Wheelchair Day and Navigating Accessibility

Sara Stacey, Ambassador for Purple Tuesday talks to us about Accessibility

Sara Stacey

March 1, 2025

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Taking World Disability Snooker by Storm – The Doncaster Destroyer

Talking to Matthew Lester, the World No.11 in Wheelchair Snooker about his life long love of Snooker.

Matt Lester

January 13, 2025

Anoushka is a white woman with blonde hair, she is wearing a coat, gloves and fluffy hat and is sat in a wheelchair against a cloudy sky, there is text across the image that says If it isn't accessible, it isn't acceptable.

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WeDeserveBetter: A Movement for Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessibility is not a privilege; it’s a fundamental human right. Yet, countless barriers remain, preventing disabled people from living independently and with dignity.

Anouska

December 11, 2024