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Event livestream planned

In the last few weeks we’ve been in touch with this year’s finalists to invite them to the Disability Power 100 event. At the event the UK’s 100 most influential disabled people will be announced and celebrated. Presented by the

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Flying the flag at the Paralympics

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

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In memoriam – Euan MacDonald MBE

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

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

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

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Breaking down disability barriers in sport

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

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Affordable and adaptive fashion for everyone

Primark is partnering with award-winning adaptive designer and Disability Power 100 advocate, Victoria Jenkins in order to bring affordable, adaptive fashion to the high street.The partnership is the next stage in Primark’s journey to become a more accessible place to

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The Paralympic Games meets the Disability Power 100

Channel 4 has unveiled its presenting line-up and biggest-ever broadcast plans for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and presenters will include many of our Disability Power 100 community – including previous winners, finalists and supporters.Actress, producer and activist Rose Ayling-Ellis

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Disability Direct CEO to step down 

Disability Power 100 alumnus Dr Amo Raju OBE DL, is to step down from his position of CEO of Derby-based Disability Direct, one of the UK’s most respected disability charities. Dr Raju, who has been with the charity for 30 years,

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Parallel Windsor – the festival of inclusivity

This year’s Parallel Windsor event will take place on Sunday 7 July in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park, on the iconic Long Walk.  Parallel Windsor is an annual festival of inclusivity with challenge events for all ages, health conditions and

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