Handicapped Collection (#2)

Buckets & Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex
The Buckets and Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea for mentally handicapped Jewish children

Origami wheelchair
wheelchair folded out of paper, origami style

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournament, H Bignold, the one armed tennis player 1926

Blind Basket Maker at work - about 1942
Man sitting on the floor astride basketwork in progress, surrounded by bundles of different coloured weavers. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21419

PBLA2D-00001
Statue of Mary McLeod Bethune and African-American children, Lincoln Park, Washington DC. Digital photograph

Blind Plaintiff, Lame Defendant Share, Simon, John, 1675-approximately 1755. [between 1700 And 1740], Two Handicapped Persons Each Receiving Half Of An Oyster Shell From A Lawyer While He Consumes

Bath Characters by Edouart - Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott, a native of County Cavan, Northern Ireland, who was born without hands or feet, 1793. Inventor and manufacturer of fancy flower vases

Finish of a handicapped, Crescent City Jockey Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, c. 1906
XOS862654 Finish of a handicapped, Crescent City Jockey Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, c.1906 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Club Foot, 1642 (oil on canvas)
XIR53227 The Club Foot, 1642 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 164x93.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Blind Leading the Blind
BAL31875 The Blind Leading the Blind by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Blind plaintiff, lame defendant share, Simon, John, 1675-approximately 1755. [between 1700 and 1740], Two handicapped persons each receiving half of an oyster shell from a lawyer while he consumes

The Paralytic of Capharnaum is Lowered from the Roof, Scenes from the Life of Christ
XIR193451 The Paralytic of Capharnaum is Lowered from the Roof, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna

Seated Beggar (engraving)
XJF1127505 Seated Beggar (engraving) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Healing of the Paralytic of Capernaum, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193450 The Healing of the Paralytic of Capernaum, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Walking frame left on the beach

OHIO: OPEN AIR SCHOOL, c1910. Handicapped children at the Hodge Open Air School in Cleveland, Ohio. Photograph, c1910

Choir boys at the Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex. 20 September 1936

Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex. 20 September 1936

Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft school, Chailey, West Sussex. 20 September 1936

Hand reading braille

At the Beckenham Tennis Tournamen, H Bignold, the one armed player. 7 June 1926

Speech Therapy On Phones
Detroit, Michigan: August, 1952. Two men with speech disabilities practicing telephone conversations

Side of building with graphic sign, cars, San Francisco, California, USA

California: Santa Barbara, Leadbetter beach, bike and surfboard resting against sign post, with Pacific Ocean in distance

Europe, Scotland, Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle. Unfortunately placed handicap sign. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

Diasbled scooter
A disabled man with his motor scooter, Landskrona, Sweden 1952. Date: 1952

Disabled Man
The disabled man. Date: 1833

Domestic Dog, Golden Retriever, adult, on pavement with disabled owner confined to wheelchair, England

Disability sign, computer artwork
Disability sign. Computer artwork of a sign showing the symbol of a person in a wheelchair. When this sign is displayed, it indicated that an area, such as a car park or office building

Aircraft for disabled pilots
Light aircraft specially adapted for disabled users

PUSA2A-00071
Peter Stuyvesant at Fort Orange ( now Albany), New Netherland, 1648. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Embracing Diversity: Celebrating the Triumph of the Handicapped" In a small town called Brentwood, Essex, lies Highwood Hospital - a place that has witnessed countless stories of resilience and triumph. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope for those facing physical challenges, this hospital has played an integral role in shaping lives. One such inspiring tale is that of Helen Keller and her loyal Great Dane. Despite being deaf and blind, she defied all odds with the help of sign language using just a single hand. Her determination paved the way for others to believe in their own abilities. Highwood School stands proudly alongside the hospital, providing education and support to children with disabilities. Here, dreams are nurtured and potential is unlocked as these young minds learn that nothing can hold them back. The spirit of inclusivity extends beyond Brentwood's borders. In St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, Buckets & Spades Home welcomes individuals from all walks of life. This sanctuary embraces diversity while offering solace to those seeking comfort amidst their struggles. Looking back through history reveals societies' efforts to uplift those less fortunate. Beggars and Street Characters depicted in a 1516 handscroll remind us that compassion knows no bounds or time constraints. Even literary giants like Dickens recognized the importance of highlighting disability rights through his timeless masterpiece "A Christmas Carol. " The characters within it serve as reminders that everyone deserves kindness and understanding regardless of their physical limitations. As we journey further into history, we encounter John Bull & his Dog Faithful - an etching published in 1796 by Hannah Humphrey. This artwork symbolizes loyalty even when faced with adversity; reminding us that true strength lies not only within ourselves but also in our unwavering companionship. The Guild of Poor Brave Things was established centuries ago with one purpose: helping those who were crippled find solace amidst hardship. Their legacy continues today as organizations worldwide strive to empower the handicapped, ensuring they are never left behind.