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Lottie Rapson: A tribute to a beautiful person and an inspirational friend

Posted on 05/01/202208/07/2022 by Rock For Disability
Lottie Rapson

On what would’ve been her 28th birthday, Emma honours and celebrates the life of her friend Lottie Rapson who sadly passed away last month.

Posted in Life & DisabilityTagged Friends, friendship, grief, Lottie Rapson, Love, Lucy Hale, Music, school, Treloars1 Comment on Lottie Rapson: A tribute to a beautiful person and an inspirational friend

Farewell Sasha

Posted on 17/09/202116/07/2022 by Rock For Disability
Sasha the dog smiling at camera

Last week Emma and her family said a final goodbye to their beloved dog Sasha. Emma celebrates her life by sharing some memorable stories from her furry friend.

Posted in Life & DisabilityTagged dogs, family, frienddship, Lifestyle, Love, Pets, Sasha1 Comment on Farewell Sasha

#30DaySomgChallenge: Music that I like, love and inspires me

Posted on 06/07/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
30 day song challenge

In June 2020, Emma took part in the #30DaySongChallenge, where she shares her different song each day on social media. Read on to find out which songs Emma chose and why.

Posted in MusicTagged 30 Day Song Challenge, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Love, memories, Music, music news & blogs, Social MediaLeave a Comment on #30DaySomgChallenge: Music that I like, love and inspires me

A mother’s care, something to appreciate | AccessAble

Posted on 22/03/202005/03/2022 by Rock For Disability
Boquette of flowers on left and purple text saying Happy Mother's Day on right

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Emma shares her personal story of trying to live independently but still receiving support from her mother.

Posted in AccessAbleTagged AccessAble, Care, Disability, family, Love, Mother’s Day, PoliticsLeave a Comment on A mother’s care, something to appreciate | AccessAble

My experience of love with a disability

Posted on 14/02/202005/03/2022 by Rock For Disability
My experience of love with a disability xxx

Valetine’s day is a time to celebrate the love between two people. But for many singletons, it’s just another day. Emma shares her honest experience of love with a disability.

Posted in Life & DisabilityTagged Dating, Disability, Disability Horizons, Education, frienddship, Health, Jobs, Lifestyle, Love, school, Valentine’s DayLeave a Comment on My experience of love with a disability
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