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Using blogging and speaking to raise awareness of disabilities

12/02/2021

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Hannah Deakin with red curly hair in her wheelchair wearing black trousers and a black leather jacket in front of an archway of pink and red flowers

Hannah, a blogger with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, uses blogging to raise awareness of what it's like living with an…

Relationships & Sex

Disabled people have sex – it happens!

08/02/2021

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Black and white close up image of woman's bottom in lace knickers sitting on a topless man's lap facing him

We're challenging people's perceptions of disability and showing everyone what is possible with our frank series on disability and sex.

Entertainment & Culture

The Last Leg: how the show still promotes positive disability representation

30/01/2021

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The Last Leg cast with Alex Brooker, Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe

Emma Shepherd talks about how The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since it's launch during the 2012 Paralympics.

Work & Education

How I secured my disability-friendly job and how you can too

25/01/2021

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Emma Shepherd wearing a pink coat sat on a bench in a park with her dog on her lap and her mobility scooter behind her

Finding and obtaining a job when you have a disability can be challenging. There are a number of things you…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Why journaling could help you cope with Covid-19

19/01/2021

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Lady writing in journal - by Negative Space

Emma West, an online counsellor with Kniest Syndrome, explains how journaling is a great way to improve your wellbeing and…

Assistive Tech & Products

Adaptive clothing solutions: how my daughter inspired me to start a business

18/01/2021

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Row of reels of threads in rainbow colours

Lucy, the founder of Seenin, a specialist adaptive clothing range for disabled people talks about how her disabled daughter inspired…

Lifestyle

Challenging the misconception that carers control my autonomy

11/01/2021

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Woman with Down's Syndrome sat at a table with another woman using a laptop

Simon Stevens, a disability rights activist, explains his frustrations around his autonomy being undermined by healthcare workers and carers.

Lifestyle

Satonmybutt: reviewing and vlogging from the ‘comfort’ of my wheelchair

21/12/2020

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Disabled vlogger Zec on eight videos in a collage with his blog name on the top Satonmybutt

Disabled vlogger, blogger and reviewer Zec, who reviews for us on the Disability Horizons Shop, started doing so after experiencing…

Lifestyle

10 things living with a disability teaches you

18/12/2020

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Woman wearing a black silk strap top with pink and blue hair and a prosthetic arm

Disability can be hard, but it can also make you a stronger person. Disabled writer Raya reflects on the positive…

Work & Education

How the media is changing the landscape for disability and inclusion

07/12/2020

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Microphone sat on a laptop with the screen open and a pair of green headphones

Disabled journalist, Michael McEwan, talks about how the media is starting to make a difference with disability and inclusion and…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.