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Bake Off finalist Sandro Farmhouse joins National Autistic Society as celebrity ambassador

01/03/2023

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Sandro Farmhouse wearing a white NAS T-Shirt

Great British Bake Off (GBBO) finalist Sandro Farmhouse has become a Celebrity Ambassador for the National Autistic Society (NAS), the…

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Inside Our Autistic Minds: Chris Packham helps give autistic people a voice in a new documentary

14/02/2023

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In a BBC documentary titled Inside Our Autistic Minds, Chris Packham meets autistic people from across the UK and helps…

Entertainment & Culture

Relaxed and sensory performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

17/12/2021

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The Curious Incident with the Dog in the Night Garden words on a blue background with the main character Christopher next to it

Accessible and adapted performances of the National Theatre’s multi-award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…

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TV presenter Paddy McGuinness opens up about being a parent to autistic children in new BBC documentary

25/11/2021

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Paddy McGuinness talking to his daughter

In a new one-off BBC documentary titled Paddy And Christine McGuinness: Our Family And Autism, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness and…

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Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities

23/08/2019

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Disabled parking space with wheelchair symbol

On 30 August 2019, Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities, such as autism, dementia, depression and…

Work & Education

Autism: overcoming barriers to work for people on the autistic spectrum

06/11/2017

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Working on a laptop in an office

Maxwell Dean, who has autism, explains the challenges people with autism face when applying for jobs, going for interviews, and…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.