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Entertainment & Culture

Lindsey Dryden: a disabled and queer filmmaker who is making the film industry fully accessible and inclusive for all

12/03/2022

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Lindsey Dryden

We speak to Lindsey Dryden about her career as a disabled and queer filmmaker, the launch of her production company…

Entertainment & Culture

EastEnders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis becomes first deaf contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing

13/08/2021

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Rose Ayling-Ellis - Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis - best known for playing Frankie Lewis - is set to become the first deaf contestant…

Entertainment & Culture

Gabriella Leon: Deaf actress and theatre maker best known as Jade in BBC Casualty

16/03/2021

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Gabriella Leon as Jade Lovall on Casualty by ambulance

We speak to deaf actress and theatre maker Gabriella Leon who is best known for playing Jade Lovall in BBC…

Entertainment & Culture

Sound of Metal: A film criticised for its representation of hearing loss to a hearing audience

10/02/2021

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Ruben - Sound of Metal 1

Sound of Metal is a film about a heavy metal drummer who loses his hearing but is criticised for the…

News

World Hearing Day: UK is announced as the worst nation for having hearing tests

03/03/2020

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Hands doing sign language

A study has found the UK is the worst nation for having tests for hearing loss. The research was commisioned…

Lifestyle

10 things only someone with a hearing impairment would know

02/11/2018

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Woman's ear from the side

We all know that having a disability can come with certain annoyances. Having a hearing impairment is no different. Here,…

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.