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Naturally Bionic: The Amputee-Founded Skincare Brand Supporting Prosthetic Skin Care

After experiencing ongoing skin breakdown and infections linked to prosthetic wear, amputee entrepreneur Sarah Beamis began experimenting with barrier-supportive formulations at home. That personal journey led to Naturally Bionic, a British indie skincare brand shaped by lived experience and designed with disabled bodies in mind.

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A digital illustration depicting an inclusive live music scene in a small venue. In the foreground, a wheelchair user with short brown hair and large over-ear headphones faces the stage, enjoying the performance. A hydration bottle with a long straw is attached to their wheelchair, symbolising practical accessibility needs. They are wearing casual clothes — an orange T-shirt, blue trousers, and trainers — and appear relaxed and engaged. In the background, a guitarist performs under soft stage lighting, with a microphone stand nearby and a silhouetted audience watching. The stage is framed by rigging and spotlights, creating a lively gig atmosphere. The overall colour palette is warm and inviting, evoking the energy and intimacy of a grassroots music event. Overlay text on the right side reads: “Small Venue Accessibility: Tips for Disabled Music Fans.” The image conveys inclusivity, empowerment, and the joy of live music for disabled audiences.

Small Venue Accessibility: Essential Tips For Disabled Gig-Goers Enjoying Grassroots Music

Advice, Entertaiment / Emma Purcell

Discover practical tips for disabled gig-goers on small venue accessibility, booking tickets, essential kit, food and drink, transport, and reviews.

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8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability

Lifestyle / Emma Purcell

Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.

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Emma Purcell as a 10-year-old child in her manual wheelchair

Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy

Lifestyle / Emma Purcell

Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey.

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From Rock to Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences

Lifestyle / Emma Purcell

Emma Purcell, co-founder of Crip Life™, shares her powerful journey into the world of live music as a disabled fan and advocates for accessible music experiences that include everyone.

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Silhouette of Emma Purcell sat in her wheelchair working on her laptop

Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism

Business / Emma Purcell

Emma Purcell, a disabled journalist and passionate advocate, shares her journey of overcoming adversity to build a successful career in journalism. From Disability Horizons to launching Crip Life™, she empowers the disabled community through storytelling and activism.

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The image depicts a **Hollywood Walk of Fame star** in a close-up view. The star is: - **Made of brass**, with its iconic five-point shape. - Set into a **pinkish-red terrazzo background** that includes flecks of white and darker pink, typical of the Walk of Fame stars. - Surrounded by **dark terrazzo tiles** forming the sidewalk, with visible **light grey divider lines**. At the **center of the star**, bold white text reads: > **"DISABLED CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS"** This phrase replaces the usual name of a celebrity and draws immediate attention. The overall vibe evokes the iconic and glamorous aura of Hollywood while promoting representation and inclusion of disabled celebrities in media.

My Top Disabled Celebrity Interviews And Why They Meant So Much To Me

Entertaiment, Interviews / Emma Purcell

Explore Emma Purcell’s expertise in disabled celebrity interviews, featuring stars from TV, sport, and advocacy. From BBC’s Lucy Martin to comedian Alex Brooker and Paralympians, discover powerful stories that amplify disabled voices.

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An inclusive classroom setting where a diverse group of students, including disabled students, are engaging with AI-enabled educational tools

How Will AI Help Disabled People?

Advice / Emma Purcell

How Can Artificial Intelligence Benefit Disabled People? With artificial intelligence being a hot topic and the UK recently hosting the first-ever AI summit, it has sparked the question of how beneficial AI can be to disabled people. Emma Purcell, the co-founder and editor of the online disability magazine Crip Life™, gives an AI

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Zhey Grudov: inventor of the Feathertail wearable ergonomic computer mouse

Interviews / Emma Purcell

We speak to Zhey Grudov, inventor of the Feathertail, a wearable ergonomic computer mouse for people with poor motor skills or other physical impairments.

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Review of the Tru Grip – door handle extension kit

Reviews / Emma Purcell

A review of the Tru Grip door handle extension kit. A simple a practical way to help make opening doors easier.

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Caron Mcluckie: designer of the Bealies wheelchair joggers

Interviews / Emma Purcell

We speak to Caron Mcluckie, the designer of the Bealies wheelchair joggers, adaptive clothing inspired by her disabled son.

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Katie Ellis: designer of The Able Label adaptive clothing range

Interviews / Emma Purcell

We speak to The Able Label founder – Katie Ellis – about her career in the fashion industry and how her Grandmother’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis inspired her to design stylish and functional adaptive clothing.

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Naturally Bionic: The Amputee-Founded Skincare Brand Supporting Prosthetic Skin Care

Small Venue Accessibility: Essential Tips For Disabled Gig-Goers Enjoying Grassroots Music

8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability

Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy

From Rock to Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences

Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism

My Top Disabled Celebrity Interviews And Why They Meant So Much To Me

How Will AI Help Disabled People?

Zhey Grudov: inventor of the Feathertail wearable ergonomic computer mouse

Review of the Tru Grip – door handle extension kit

Caron Mcluckie: designer of the Bealies wheelchair joggers

Katie Ellis: designer of The Able Label adaptive clothing range

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