wheelchair users

Entertainment & Culture

Strictly Come Dancing seek a wheelchair dancer for new series

23/02/2023

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Cartoon image of couples performing in a wheelchairs at a dance competition

The BBC show Strictly Come dancing is reportedly looking for a celebrity wheelchair dancer to partner one of the professionals…

Assistive Tech & Products

5 accessible and trendy gifts for wheelchair users this Christmas

22/11/2022

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carry the presents xmas card disabled people's voice. Shows a boy with glasses carry all the christmas presents while a lady rides her electric wheelchair - gifts for wheelchair users

We share 5 accessible and trendy gifts for wheelchair users, which are sure to glam up and modernise their chairs…

Lifestyle

Breaking down taboos around disability and periods

15/09/2022

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A calendar showing a month with 7 days marked in red and a sanitary towel next to it

Our writer, Emma Purcell, speaks to the disability community to find out their experiences living with periods.

Entertainment & Culture

11 disability podcasts that give advice, support and humour

17/08/2022

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We recommend 11 of the best disability podcasts you should listen to for advice, support, humour and entertainment.

Relationships & Sex

Valentine’s Day: our ultimate dating, relationship and sex tips

12/02/2018

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Love Heart sweet

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’re launching our new series of sex and relationship articles, to bring you our ultimate tips.…

Travel & Holidays

Top 5 accessible cities for wheelchair users

10/07/2017

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Travelling with a disability

With the sunny weather and summer well and truly on its way, it’s time to start planning your holiday. So…

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.