Tackling climate change with a disability

Climate change has been high on the agenda these past few months with scientists calling it a climate emergency. But how do disabled people tackle it and will their needs be considered in environmental legislations?

My summary of October 2019

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups for October 2019.

Petition · Make audio description available on ALL films, TV programmes and streaming services

Emma has launched a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV programmes and streaming services. Please support this campaign by signing and sharing.

My summary of September 2019

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups in September 2019

Celebrate World Tourism Day with AccessAble

27th September is World Tourism Day. AccessAble Champion Emma Purcell, who is blind and uses a wheelchair, takes us on a trip to her local nature reserve using the AccessAble App to navigate accessible facilities.

The Reality of Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy & Acute Retinal Necrosis | Guest Blog on UndercoverSuperhero

Emma’s guest post is the 31st post in the segment on Ami Ireland’s blog, called “The Reality Of…” which gives others the ability to share their story and raise awareness of the disabilities, illnesses, impairments and invisible illnesses that they have. Meet Emma!

Establishing programmes in Hampshire with AccessAble

As AccessAble Champion, Emma was given the opportunity to arrange and attend meetings with local councillors to discuss the benefits of Access Guides in our local areas.

Are music venues and festivals safe for everyone?

Security checks are lacking at music venues and festivals acroos the UK. They also lack security checks on disabled guests which lacks equality.