30 memories in 30 years

To honour Emma’s milestone birthday, she shares 30 favourite memories in 30 years.

Disability History Month – a letter to my younger self | AccessAble

The theme for this year’s Disability History Month is “Children and Youth”. To mark the occasion, AccessAble Ambassador Emma Purcell has written a letter to her younger self, highlighting the achievements and challenges she has faced as a disabled person.

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

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.

Lucy Hale: A tribute to a talented, creative composer and an amazing, wonderful friend

As a good source of therapy, contemplation and celebration, Emma shares a tribute to her amazing friend Lucy Hale, who sadly passed away…

I Can’t See

I Can’t See is a poem Emma wrote at school when she was 13 years old and still adjusting to her eye condition Acute Retinal Necrosis. Read on to view a copy of the poem and hear Emma read it aloud on YouTube.

My experience of love with a disability

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.

5 reasons to become a volunteer

Emma celebrates Volunteers Week by sharing her experience and pride of being a volunteer for disability .organisations.

Guest Blog: 10 frustrating things about sight loss by Amanda Gene

Today I like to welcome guest blogger Amanda from Florida, USA and blogger of Amanda Gene. Here she is to tell you more about herself and experiences living with sight loss.

School is out forever… but never forgotten

Emma shares her unforgettable memories at Treloar school including live music, a trip to Cornwall, proms and many pranks & mischievous events.