This month I was recognised for my years of voluntary work as a writer for online magazine Disability Horizons that … More
Category: Disability Horizons
Step and Stone: a Bristol-based bakery training people with learning disabilities
Disabled people are twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people, and only one in every 16 people with … More
We speak to Marsha De Cordova, Shadow Minister for Disability
Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Disability Marsha De Cordova, is visually impaired due to the condition nystagmus, which causes … More
Last Legs: a tragic comedy about disability | Disability Horizons
Last Legs is a bittersweet comedy-drama about a disparate group of people facing very individual challenges with a physical disability, … More
What is acceptable disability terminology? (23/07/2018)
Throughout history and the generations, disabled people have been referred to in a variety of ways. Even in society and … More
10 fun accessible game and activity apps for disabled people (28/05/2018)
Many of us love playing games, puzzle and activity apps to help us relax and unwind. But how easy are … More
A funny one-woman show about disabled king Richard III (19/02/2018)
Next month sees the reimagining of Richard III – a king with scoliosis who was vilified by Shakespeare. But what … More
We speak to disabled BBC weather presenter Lucy Martin (25/01/2018)
Lucy Martin, who was born without her right forearm and hand, is the first visibly disabled BBC weather presenter. In … More
Top assistive technology and apps for people with sight loss (04/01/2018)
Have you recently lost your sight and want to know what technology is available to you? Or have you had … More
Mencap Journalism Awards 2017: changing attitudes towards learning disability in the media (13/11/2017)
Trying to change attitudes towards learning disabilities in the media can be difficult. However, for a group of young journalists, … More
10 amazing male disabled celebrities (09/11/2017)
We recently rounded up the top 10 female disabled celebrities. This time, it’s the boys’ turn. Here are 10 awesome disabled … More
10 Awesome disability-related videos (13/04/2017)
In need of a good laugh over the summer? Disability Horizons reader and self-confessed YouTube video junkie, Emma Purcell, shares … More
Accessibility to the West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (27/02/2017)
Are you a Harry Potter fanatic? Have you been desperate to see the eighth installment of the series at the … More
10 Accessible days out in the UK (08/08/2016)
Struggling to find accessible days out that will keep the kids entertained over the school holidays? Have some time off … More
Accessibility in cinemas: are cinemas playing fair? (20/04/2015)
In this day and age all cinemas should be accessible for disabled people, right? Emma Purcell investigates to find out … More
Reading Festival: How accessible is it? (11/10/2012)
Summer festivals may seem a distant memory, but people are already planning next year’s events; tickets for Glastonbury 2013 sold out in … More
The Last Leg: a review of the alternative Paralympics show (03/09/2012)
Alternative Paralympic highlights programme, The Last Leg with Adam Hills, airs on Channel 4 every evening at 10.30pm. Disability Horizons contributor, Emma … More
Contributing writing for Disability Horizons
In 2012, I discovered a website called Disability Horizons; an online magazine dedicated to those with disabilities. While browsing this … More
