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What Harvey Did Next: Harvey Price’s transition to college revealed in sequel documentary

01/03/2022

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TV personality Katie Price and her disabled son Harvey star in a new BBC documentary - Katie Price: What Harvey…

Assistive Tech & Products

8 kitchen aids for disabled people to prepare and enjoy meals with ease

03/09/2021

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Woman in a wheelchair preparing food on the worktop in a kitchen

Here at Disability Horizons we round up eight kitchen aids for disabled people to prepare and enjoy meals with ease.

Lifestyle

Challenging the misconception that carers control my autonomy

11/01/2021

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

Lifestyle

Actually I Can: independence and your dreams are possible as a disabled person

27/07/2020

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Woman in a wheelchair with her arms in the air on a beach at sunset holding balloons

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has launched a campaign called Actually I Can, which encourages disabled people to share their stories…

Assistive Tech & Products

5 ways to be independent as a disabled person

05/06/2019

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Disabled man's hand on his wheelchair wheel

Are you disabled and wanting to live more independently? Read these five tips, from understanding your disability rights to finding…

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.