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

BBC commissions new factual drama to mark 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act

The BBC has commissioned a new factual programme about disabled activists Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, and the campaigns that…

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Work & Education

How blogging can change perceptions about disability

Lucy Wood, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, is a blogger, vlogger and disability advocate. She uses her…

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Entertainment & Culture

Ali Stroker: we speak to the Tony award-winning disabled actress and singer

Ali Stroker made history by becoming the first actress in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award. Find out about…

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News

Study shows assistance dogs improve the mental health of disabled young people

A research project conducted by the University of Sheffield and Canine Partners has found assistance dogs improve the mental health…

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News

Crip Camp: a documentary that celebrates the disability revolution

Netflix's Crip Camp is a documentary focussing on the disabled campers of Camp Jened who fought for the civil rights…

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IPC confirms Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games postponement

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19. Read on to find out…

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Positive disability stories you might have missed in March 2020

Looking for a fun, light-hearted and entertaining story to put you in a good mood during these testinng times? Check…

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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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