Flying the flag at the Paralympics

The two flag bearers watching the Paralympics opening ceremony taken from behind - John McFall is on the right

John McFall, a member of the ESA astronaut reserve and 2023 Disability Power 100 finalist, played an important part in the 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony.John, who won a Bronze medal for Great Britain in at the Beijing 2008 games, was one of two flag bearers representing the whole paralympic community, alongside French sailor Damien Seguin.“I […]

In memoriam – Euan MacDonald MBE

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Euan MacDonald MBE, ground-breaking social philanthropist and entrepreneurWe were saddened to hear of Euan MacDonald’s death last week. A powerful and impactful advocate, Euan was recognised in the Disability Power 100 2018-2022.Euan’s friends and colleagues have written how he was the driving force behind Euan’s Guide, and an inspiration to many, leading the way as an altruistic […]

Hold the date! It’s time to get excited! 

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Exciting news! We can now reveal that the 2024 Disability Power 100 will be presented by Fats Timbo and we’ll have Kelli Blanchett and Signkid performing live at the event.  Happening on 20 November at The Drum, Wembley and online, Disability Power 100 is described as ‘the hottest ticket in town’ by current no.1, Shani Dhanda. All […]

Breaking down disability barriers in sport

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The Disability Policy Centre, founded in partnership by Disability Power 100 supporter, Celia Chartres-Aris, working with Soda and 2023 DP 100 sponsor, Nimbus Disability, have launched their Power of Sport report. The timely report features case studies from several of the DP 100 community, including 2023 finalist, Isaac Harvey MBE“For sport to be accessible for disabled people […]