PosAbility Magazine

26/06/2023

Don't miss this incredible event next week in London! Register for FREE at: https://bit.ly/3NJ1b61

We'll see you there!

We have some incredible updates to share with you. 🎉

The opening proceedings of the Disability Expo on July 6th are going to be absolutely amazing, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek! 🙌

Who will be opening the proceedings? You ask, well we have three extraordinary individuals who will set the stage for an unforgettable event!

We are honored to welcome Lord (Chris) Holmes of Richmond MBE, a remarkable individual who has made an indelible impact in the disability community. With his unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy, Lord Holmes has shattered barriers and paved the way for inclusivity.

Next up, we have the talented , who captured hearts on Britain's Got Talent. Her passion and talent will shine through as she helps us celebrate diversity and inclusivity.

Last but not least, we have , the visionary CEO and founder of . Her invaluable insights will empower individuals.

Together, these three incredible speakers will kick-start an event that is all about celebrating diversity, empowering individuals, and promoting inclusivity. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!



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26/06/2023

Join CRIPtic Arts and Rachel Gadsden for a fun and practical workshop as Rachel gives you the tools to feel confident and empowered to make art that matters to you.

When - 28 June
Where - Online
Cost - Free

https://disabilityarts.online/events/criptic-arts-rachel-gadsden-presents-finding-your-artistic-voice-from-ideas-to-creation-online/

12/06/2023

Wheelchair tennis Brit success at the French Open 🏆🎾 for Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett, as well as Andy Lapthorne and partner Donald Ramphadi (SA)

“It was a great level of tennis today. The first set could have gone either way. All the hard work, this is what it’s for. It means everything to us to play in an atmosphere (like this) and feel like the crowd are into the match. That’s why we love it and that’s why we do what we do.” Gordon Reid

British succes at the French Open for Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett, alongside Andy Lapthorne and Donald Ramphadi (SA) who both won doubles titles

07/06/2023

Congratulations to Grace Spitzer-Wong for winning the Adaptista Scholarship in partnership with the British Academy of Fashion Design! Grace will embark on her fashion design journey later this year and we will follow her progress through PosAbility Magazine 🙌

🎉 Scholarship Winner Announcement! 🎉

🌟 Congratulations to Grace Spitzer-Wong🌟

We are thrilled to announce the recipient of ADAPTISTA Scholarship in partnership with the to support a disabled student begin their career in the fashion industry!

After careful consideration, Grace Spitzer-Wong has been chosen as the lucky winner!

Grace has demonstrated a strong commitment and vision and their aspirations align with our mission of disability inclusion.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the phenomenal applicants who showcased their passion. The standard of entries was exceptionally high and every single person brought a new and different vision and talent.

Each runner up will receive a surprise gift and 5 hour introduction to sewing course with Juliet Uzor, winner of 2019 courtesy of and a two year subscription to

Special thanks go to our panel Rosalind Tulloch, Helen Hughes, Jon Abeyratne and Anusha Couttigane, our sponsors and White City Branch and all of our amazing supporters for their invaluable support in getting the word out, enabling us to provide this scholarship opportunity and advance our vision of a more inclusive fashion industry.

As well as the amazing scholarship with , Grace will also receive:

🏅 A hamper of art and dressmaking tools and 100 meters of calico fabric courtesy of ADAPTISTA
🏅 A 12-month membership of and courtesy of Adaptisa
🏅A 2-year subscription to including a regular feature
🏅A sewing machine courtesy of the fabulous team at White City Branch

Join us in congratulating Grace on this well-deserved achievement and wishing them continued success in their journey towards transforming the fashion industry!

30/05/2023

We have been so proud to be part of the incredible Adaptista Scholarship in conjunction with the British Academy of Fashion Design. The entrants to this competition showcased their amazing creative talents and passion beautifully and we know they all have bright futures ahead, making their mark on the fashion industry and beyond 🙌

26/05/2023

23/05/2023

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16/05/2023

We have teamed up with ProCook to offer one lucky winner the chance to win a Professional Stainless Steel Cookware set worth £159!

Find your love of cooking again with these professional pots and pans, and show off your culinary skills in the kitchen 🍲🍳

Visit https://bit.ly/42zO1xh to enter online!

Good luck!

12/05/2023

📣 Paid writing opportunity alert! 📣

Calling all Future Voices! We're looking for young writers (25 and under) to contribute to our Future Voices column! This is a paid opportunity, so if you're interested, email Katie@2APublishing.co.uk!

Please note: we get a lot of emails about Future Voices (which we're very grateful for) so there may be a delay in responding, or we may ask if we can use your piece at a later date!

05/05/2023

Alt text isn't a joke, so don't treat it like one.

If you're on Twitter, you might have seen a new meme floating around where people - including massive brands like McDonald's - tweet a picture that says "click here" and directs the viewer to the image's alt text, where instead of describing what the image is, they've put a joke or punchline.

Alt text is really important for people who use screen readers because it conveys what's in an image through text, ensuring they can understand its meaning and context. That's why it's so important to be descriptive in alt text, so that the person reading it can understand the nuances of the image: would you rather know that it's a picture of Lil Nas X at the Met Gala, or a description of him in a thong, painted silver, covered in jewels and wearing prosthetic teeth that make him look a bit like a cat?

Misusing the alt text function for the "click here" meme means there's always someone left out of the joke, and often, it's the people who need alt text the most.

25/04/2023

Today Barbie have unveiled their very first doll with Down's syndrome 🙌 British model Ellie Goldstein was chosen to reveal the new Barbie that joins the inclusive Fashionista line of dolls ☺️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/41ZBtyD

[Video description: Video shows Ellie Goldstein a white, female, British model with Down's syndrome wearing a pink skirt and pale green jumper. She is holding the new Barbie doll and showing it off playfully in a photo shoot. The video shows Ellie having her make up done, striking poses for the camera and being interviewed as she sits in a chair.]

18/04/2023

The latest issue of PosAbility Magazine is out now!

Cover star Ian "Cookfulness" Taverner teaches us the 12 steps that will bring joy to cooking, a behind-the-scenes look at Unhidden's London Fashion Week show, and much more!

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