Lifestyle
Setting up a business to help myself and millions of others with thin skin
Across the world, it’s estimated that millions of people are affected by problems associated with having thin skin, often because of a disability. For those with it, they can become
Amberly Lago: disabled fitness trainer and motivational speaker
Former athlete and professional dancer Amberly Lago suffered a horrific motorcycle accident in 2010, which severed her femoral artery and shattered her right leg almost beyond repair. Despite the debilitating,
Overcoming a stutter to fulfil my dream of teaching
Adam Black shares his experience of living with a stutter and how he overcame his condition with help from The McGuire Programme. The course gave him the confidence to follow
Don’t get caught out: the ultimate guide to shopping online securely
Online shopping can open up a whole world to disabled people, who might otherwise be unable to easily access high street shops. But there can be dangers. To help you
How to achieve practicality and style in your adapted bathroom
The bathroom is the most commonly adapted room in a home, enabling anyone with a disability to maintain their independence. That’s why we’ve spoken to Robin Tuffley from Closomat, an
10 things a disabled person needs to know about their mother
A mother’s love is strong and unbreakable. She’s usually your biggest fan. But as a disabled person, do you worry about the effect your disability has had on your mother?
Home, Design and Build Summit: a step forward for accessibility
In 2018, accessibility is still an issue in the UK and, in fact, the world. Approximately one in five people in the UK have a disability (DLF.com). This means that
Knocking down disabling barriers through positivity
Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta is a name that has been hitting the international headlines for two reasons. Firstly, for his multi-creative talents – graphic design, motivational speaking, singing and composing, for
Accessible bathrooms: small things can make a big difference
It’s amazing how the seemingly simple things, that most people take for granted, can make such a big difference to your quality of life when you’re disabled. We hear about
Disability and parenting: making my dream of motherhood come true
Aideen Blackborough has never let her disability hold her back, and that was no different when it came to fulfilling her dream of becoming a mum. She knew there would
