Disability Awareness
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World Book Day and the Importance of Featuring Disabled Characters in Children’s Books
Today is World Book Day and it is a fantastic opportunity to encourage children to develop a love of reading. However, whilst today champions a love for books, it is also essential to ensure that the stories available to children reflect the diversity of society and that there is representation of all types of people. Today […]
Purpl
March 6, 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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Random Acts of Kindness Day: Making the UK More Inclusive for Disabled People
Why Random Acts of Kindness Matter for Disabled People and the disabled community
Purpl
February 17, 2025
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“You Don’t Look Disabled!” Our Survey on Disability and Taboos
In January 2025, Purpl conducted a survey among 446 disabled people to understand the taboos and misconceptions surrounding disability. The findings reveal widespread assumptions, avoidance of certain topics, and the impact of societal perceptions on disabled people. First Impressions & Assumptions When meeting a disabled person for the first time, many people ask intrusive and […]
Purpl
February 6, 2025
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Intotum – Adaptive Clothing that Fits the Lives of Disabled People
The collaborative process of designing adaptive clothing for disabled people in the UK.
Intotum
January 15, 2025
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Feeling Lonely at Christmas – Reverend and the Makers and Samaritans
With the festive season often highlighting loneliness, Reverend & The Makers are using the Christmas single ‘Late Night Phone Call’ to help the Samaritans.
Purpl
December 18, 2024
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Positive Disability Representation in the Media
Chris McCausland’s Strictly Come Dancing Win: A Celebration of Talent, Perseverance, and Disability Representation
Purpl
December 17, 2024
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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
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Living with Crohn’s & Colitis – The Urgent Issues Facing IBD Care
Sam Cleasby shares her journey with Ulcerative Colitis and talks about the urgent issues facing IBD care.
Sam Cleasby
December 4, 2024