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30 Years of Disability Rights: Part 2
The graphic commemorates 30 years of disability rights, covering the period 1996–2026. A large navy blue “30” anniversary logo appears in the top-right corner, featuring orange bird silhouettes and the dates “1996–2026” in red. The central headline reads “30 YEARS OF DISABILITY RIGHTS” in bold, black, condensed capital letters, with “PART 2” displayed beneath in large purple lettering. The background is pale grey and white, featuring layered, overlapping clock faces with Roma
9 hours ago7 min read
30 Years of Disability Rights: Part 1
The graphic commemorates 30 years of disability rights, covering the period 1996–2026. A large purple “30” anniversary logo appears in the top-right corner, featuring orange bird silhouettes and the dates “1996–2026” in red. The central headline reads “30 YEARS OF DISABILITY RIGHTS” in bold, black, condensed capital letters, with “PART 1” displayed beneath in large orange lettering. The background is pale grey and white, featuring layered, overlapping clock faces with Roman n
Oct 167 min read
What’s happening with PIP?
A simple graphic: green-blue on the left graduates to more baby blue on the right. Overlaying the ombre background, the words ‘What's happening’ appear in bold black text, arced over smaller black text that says, ‘with PIP?’. Equal Lives’ logo sits at the bottom left. Earlier this year, we wrote a few posts about the government’s plans to change how benefits work for Disabled people. We explained that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) hasn't changed yet, but a review is und
Oct 143 min read
What Were Our Staff Doing in 1996?
At Equal Lives, we’re celebrating our 30th anniversary this month. As we look back to 1996, what were our staff doing that year…? Graphic with a background pattern of clocks, hourglasses, and stopwatches in lilac colour. In the foreground, white and orange text reads, ‘Where were our staff 30 years ago?’ on a navy background. At the bottom of the graphic is the Equal Lives logo and our 30th anniversary logo. Equal Lives is written in blue text, with a tagline written in purp
Oct 82 min read
Equal Lives Celebrates 30 Years of Championing Disabled People
[Image description: Graphic with a background pattern of clocks, hourglasses, and stopwatches in muted purple. In the foreground, purple text reads, 'Equal Lives Celebrates 30 Years of Championing Disabled People Across Norfolk and Suffolk’ on an orange background. At the bottom of the graphic is the Equal Lives logo and our 30th anniversary logo. Equal Lives is written in blue text, with a tagline written in purple: Free from disabling barriers. There are 3 orange birds flyi
Oct 12 min read
Equal Lives' 30th Anniversary survey - Results Part 3
Welcome back to the third and final blog post about the results of our 30th anniversary survey. This blog focusses on the last question, which was: What's one change you hope to see over the next 30 years?
Sep 175 min read
Equal Lives' 30th Anniversary survey - Results Part 2
Welcome back to the second out of three blog posts sharing the results of our 30th anniversary survey. This blog focusses on the second question, which was: What has been one of the most significant experiences you’ve had as a Disabled person over the last 30 years?
Sep 175 min read
Equal Lives' 30th Anniversary survey - Results Part 1
Looking back with pride, looking ahead with purpose. That was the title of our survey in which we asked you 3 questions about your experiences of being Disabled across the last 30 years. This is the first of 3 blogs sharing the results.
Sep 175 min read
Dear Kimberly,
Content Warning Suicide, Depression, Mental Health A letter to my 26 year old self, who attempted suicide Dear Kimberly, We just passed the 10-year anniversary of our last suicide attempt. Yes, the last one. I'm so grateful it was. I am writing to you now and you wouldn’t believe the difference between us. I know you, but you don’t know me. I can picture you lying in bed right now. In the attic room of our friend Tom’s house. Tom, who saved us by carrying us down
Sep 103 min read
Disabled People Want to Stay Cool
A collage-style artwork showing a painted path leading to the ocean, a paper sun, blue-green-and-white painted paper, plastic bottles, and a hand holding a sign that reads “Disabled people want to stay cool.” The Equal Lives has been placed on the bottom left hand corner. This Equal Lives logo features the words Equal Lives in white text. To the right of the text are small, simple bird silhouettes in flight. Beneath the name is the tagline “Free From Disabling Barriers”. Tha
Sep 86 min read
TACT-SEE: A Campaign to Improve Taxi Services for Disabled People in the UK
[Image description: overlaying a photograph of an orange-yellow 'taxi' sign on the roof of a cab. The words 'TACT-SEE' are in bold black text with a white background, and underneath, in smaller, white text with a black background, the words 'A campaign to improve taxi services for Disabled people in the UK'. At the top of the graphic, a rectangular orange strip runs horizontally along the top of the graphic, with Progression Sessions' logo on the right-hand side; their logo i
Aug 253 min read
The Lives Behind Equal Lives: Interview with Ben Reed
In this blog, we interview Ben Reed, our CEO, to learn more about his background and why disability rights matter to him.
Jul 296 min read
When Transport Becomes A Barrier
I was recently given an x-ray appointment at the new Diagnostics Centre, NNUH. My initial thought was, ‘Great, it's nice and quick and efficient, clean and spacious.’ Then I realised the buses don't stop anywhere near it.
Jul 234 min read
The Motability Scheme is Changing
In last year’s autumn statement, the government announced changes to the Motability scheme to save £1 bn a year. Motability is a programme that allows eligible people, those receiving a mobility allowance through welfare benefits that’s expected to last at least 12 months, to lease a vehicle, mobility scooter or powered wheelchair.
May 144 min read
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As a disability rights organisation, we welcome the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its assistive and editing applications. AI that polishes human-generated content is a useful tool, and can remove access barriers, especially for those with cognitive differences. This is a nuanced topic, explored in this excellent blog by one of our Trustees, Katie Robinson.
As AI-use has become increasingly common, we are receiving blogs and job applications that go beyond AI’s assistive purposes. In these submissions, content is being generated directly by AI. Our blog exists to platform Disabled people, not technology, and it is important to us that we maintain authenticity. If we suspect your submission has been generated by AI this could lead to a rejection.
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