Emma Purcell

Editor & Writer at Disability Horizons. Blogger at Rock For Disability. Loves live music, comedy, acting, chocolate and is a Harry Potter fanatic.
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UK Government announces £30 million investment for Changing Places toilets

The UK government have said it will boost funding for Changing Places toilets to £30 million and make Changing Places…

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Disabled boy takes on the 20 in 2020 challenge to raise money for local sports club

Twelve year old Phoenix, who has Cerebral Palsy, sight loss and a learning disability, is taking on the 20 in…

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Paralympian Libby Clegg in the Dancing on Ice final

Paralympian Libby Clegg, who is registered blind, made the final of the ITV reality show Dancing on Ice. Read on…

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Ashford taxi drivers prosecuted for refusing passenger with guide dog

Two taxi drivers from Ashford have been found guilty for refusing to take a blind passsenger with their guide dog.…

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World Hearing Day: UK is announced as the worst nation for having hearing tests

A study has found the UK is the worst nation for having tests for hearing loss. The research was commisioned…

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Entertainment & Culture

Eastenders new storyline explores what life is like to be deaf in the UK

Eastenders has begun a new storyline that explores what life is like for people with hearing loss, which will include…

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Disney Parks in court over disabled access violations

A lawsuit has been filed against Disney Parks over disability access violations whereby people with autism and learning disabilities no…

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Travel & Holidays

The UK’s top accessible venues to visit in 2020

Euan's Guide has awarded eight accessible venues across the UK for their outstanding access and support for disabled visitors. Read…

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Ade Adepitan MBE to be made a patron of learning disability theatre group Blue Sky Actors

Former Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan is to be made a patron of learning disability theatre group Blue Sky…

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Entertainment & Culture

Disabled actress Liz Carr set to star in her first Hollywood blockbuster

Disabled actress Liz Car is set to feature in her first Hollywoodd film. She is best known for playing Clarissa…

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