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They're Taking the PIP
Overlaying a semi-transparent background image of a person on a sofa, under a throw, with their hand pushing against their forehead, a...
Equal Lives
Mar 246 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Expanding Disability Equality One Organisation at a Time
Overlaying an off-white background, the words, ‘Do you feel uncomfortable when it comes to language and disability?' are in bold, purple...
Equal Lives
Mar 52 min read
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Strategies for Creating a Supportive Workplace for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Over an ombre background, lilac on the left merging with aqua blue on the right, the words ‘Strategies for Creating a Supportive...
Equal Lives
Feb 126 min read
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More questions than answers
Over a pale pink background, simple, black frames in the top left and bottom right, with the birds from Equal Lives' logo in the top...
Equal Lives
Dec 23, 202413 min read
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My Life with Chronic Pain
Following on from our series of blogs about chronic pain, we opened the floor to you, our Members, to tell us how chronic pain affects...
Equal Lives
Nov 25, 20245 min read
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From Spellcheck to Storyteller: The Dynamic Role of AI Tools in Writing and Accessibility
The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on creative industries is one of the most pressing and polarising discussions in the modern...
Equal Lives
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Being a Trustee
I have been a Trustee of Equal Lives for nearly 9 years. Later this year, I will come to the end of my term of office and will leave my...
Equal Lives
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Care Charging Changes in Norfolk
As you may be aware, Norfolk County Council are changing the way Disabled people are charged for their care. Equal Lives stands against...
Equal Lives
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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The Invisible Burden
Following on from our series of blogs on chronic pain, exploring what it is , the science behind it and how it impacts certain groups ...
Equal Lives
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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Fuel Poverty is a Disability Justice Issue - Update
With the recent announcement that the government are planning to cut access to Winter Fuel Payments, we have updated this blog to include...
Equal Lives
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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The Kerb-Cut Effect
July is Disability Pride Month. It’s a time to raise awareness of issues that affect Disabled people and to celebrate our achievements in...
Equal Lives
Jul 19, 20247 min read
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Testing a New Audio and Tactile Voting Template Machine
We are delighted to share this guest blog from our former Chair, Shaun McGarry and former Trustee, David Wilkinson, on their experiences...
Equal Lives
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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My Life Volunteering
To mark Volunteers' Week, the 40th year celebration of volunteers across the country, we have a guest blog from one of our Trustees,...
Equal Lives
Jun 6, 20247 min read
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Barriers to Voting
At Equal Lives, we want as many people as possible to be able to take part in democracy and exercise their right to vote, but right now,...
Equal Lives
May 29, 20247 min read
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