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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
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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
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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