This week's IL newsletter - Drop Dead Generous; Free companion rail travel; Extra for Changing Places and more... John M Sweeney Martyn Sibley #DropDeadGenerous # ScotRail Sight Scotland Kaukab Stewart MSP #FairRailCampaign #ChangingPlaces Maree Todd preview.mailerlite.com/g7p7b9t9m3

When the Weight of the World Feels Heavy - A Reflection on Disability, Inclusion, and Collective Resilience Over the past few months, I’ve experienced some deeply challenging moments, both personally and professionally. From unexpected health setbacks to painful logistical

Sometimes the smallest things have the biggest impact. I’ve been using powered wheelchairs for over 35 years. They’re not just about mobility; they’re about freedom, safety, and living a full life. That’s why I’m supporting this new campaign from the Wheelchair Alliance.

Purple Goat is 5 today! What an incredible journey it’s been... To the phenomenal Purple Goat Agency team, past and present, thank you for everything. To our friends at Goat, Group M, and WPP, it’s been a privilege to work alongside you. To the brilliant brands we’ve partnered

Our first Drop Dead Generous meetup was beautifully simple, and full of heart. Kasia and I gathered with family and friends for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and joy. No big speeches or formalities, just being together, sharing stories, laughter, and reminding

A brilliant morning celebrating the end of the season with the Huntingdon Town Under 9's! Purple Goat Agency proudly sponsored the team this year, covering their kits for two seasons, and today I got to cheer them on in their final match of the season, which they won 2–0! Proud

Transforming Mobility, One Journey at a Time I’m proud to share that I’ve joined Open Road Access (ORA) as a Non-Executive Director. A bold and brilliant startup on a mission to close the UK’s transport accessibility gap. ORA is launching as a standalone venture to bring

The River of Change For as long as I can remember, disability inclusion has been the spring at the source of my journey. It’s where the first currents of purpose and action were born. Deeply personal, fiercely necessary, and beautifully human. Over time, as the seasons of life

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I'm very proud to have played a part in the Lilac Review, a groundbreaking government-backed initiative to tackle the barriers faced by Disabled entrepreneurs in the UK. Since the beginning, it’s been a privilege to work alongside brilliant minds in business, government, and the

Here's me and my amazing personal care assistant, Aga, taken at Stansted Airport before our trip to Poland this week. Travelling as a disabled person always reminds me how vital accessible travel is. Not just for ease, but for freedom, joy, and connection. That’s why I’m so

After a tough travel experience in Dallas, I was a bit nervous flying again, but I made it safely from London Stansted to Poznań with Ryanair on Monday 🙌 A couple of small hiccups, but nothing that stopped me from visiting my in-laws here in Poland. Grateful for smoother skies

Quick flight challenges update, from the sunny garden, and COYS (if you know, you know!)

Train companies, according to the The Guardian, may finally be held to account for accessibility, and it’s about time. But what about airlines? If rail gets penalties for failure, how are airlines still getting away with inaccessible toilets, broken wheelchairs, and 12-hour delays

Two headlines. One painful truth. Disabled people are being let down, by the systems meant to support us. Cuts to benefits. Fear at work. It doesn’t have to be this way. How about we try compassion, not punishment. Support, not silence. #DisabilityInclusion

Let me be very clear: there are no ‘tweaks’ that could make un-dangerous the green paper. It has cruel bones. Re-start it with us. We are absolutely desperate to build a decent, fair benefits scheme that will improve quality of life and that will thus indirectly save money.

There’s a lot happening in the world of disability inclusion. From rights and transport, to employment and the economy. I’m proud to be working on some brilliant projects through Purple Goat, advising on others, and there’s exciting news coming soon from the Purple Collective.

Zooming into the future. But let's make it accessible. From AI to flying wheelchairs, tech is taking off, but is everyone on board? Let’s make sure no one’s left behind. What wild inclusive invention do you want to see next? 🛸♿✨ #TechForAll #FlyingWheelchairs #InclusiveFuture

Changemaking isn’t a solo mission. In the past few weeks, I’ve had powerful conversations across business, government, charity and grassroots community. Every conversation sparked something bigger. This is what Purple Changemaker networking looks like: connection, collaboration,