Emma Purcell

Editor & Writer at Disability Horizons. Blogger at Rock For Disability. Loves live music, comedy, acting, chocolate and is a Harry Potter fanatic.
Entertainment & Culture

ITV’s announcement of first disabled contestant on Love Island sparks mixed opinions

Love Island's announcement of its first contestant with a disability has sparked mixed opinions among the disability community.

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British Airways launches a dedicated customer service team for disabled passengers

British Airways Accessibility Team is a dedicated customer service for passengers with hidden and visible disabilities. Find out more about…

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Entertainment & Culture

What Harvey Did Next: Harvey Price’s transition to college revealed in sequel documentary

TV personality Katie Price and her disabled son Harvey star in a new BBC documentary - Katie Price: What Harvey…

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Lifestyle

24 new pioneering accessible homes to be built in Glasgow

Twenty four new pioneering accessible homes are to be built in Glasgow. Meanwhile the accessible housing crisis continues in England.…

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Entertainment & Culture

Lindsey Dryden: a disabled and queer filmmaker who is making the film industry fully accessible and inclusive for all

We speak to Lindsey Dryden about her career as a disabled and queer filmmaker, the launch of her production company…

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News

The Independent Gatwick Accessibility Panel: help shape accessibility for disabled passengers

Gatwick Airport has launched a new independent panel to help shape the airport’s accessibility strategy and improve services for disabled…

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Entertainment & Culture

10 awesome disability-related videos

In need of a good laugh over the Easter weekend? Disability Horizons reader and self-confessed YouTube video junkie, Emma Purcell,…

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Lifestyle

Climate change: why disabled people need to be considered

Climate change is a global problem affecting us all. But it seems that disabled people are being left out. Find…

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Entertainment & Culture

Para-athlete Souleyman Bah is first disabled candidate to appear on The Apprentice

Souleyman Bah, who is visually impaired, is the first disabled candidate to take part in The Apprentice. Find out more…

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Entertainment & Culture

The Great British Sewing Bee represents disability without mentioning it

The Great British Sewing Bee, a BBC reality show in which 12 people compete to be the best sewer, is…

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