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  • Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy
    by Emma Purcell on 01/07/2025 at 8:00 am

    Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey. The post Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

  • The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong
    by Duncan Edwards on 27/06/2025 at 9:55 am

    We were contacted by Hema Thakur, a researcher exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) affects accessibility, especially for people with cognitive disabilities. She asked us to share her important findings, and we’re glad to do so. The topic is complex but deeply relevant. Hema tested whether GPT-4, a popular AI tool, can simplify expert feedback without The post The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

  • Have Your Say: Take the Beach Access Survey 2025
    by Duncan Edwards on 14/06/2025 at 3:22 pm

    Your Voice is  Needed! Beach Access Survey 2025 Key Takeaways Topic Summary What it is A national survey gathering insights from disabled people and those with health conditions on their experiences accessing beaches and blue spaces Why it matters Many beaches and waterways remain physically and socially inaccessible — this survey provides real-world data to The post Have Your Say: Take the Beach Access Survey 2025 appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

  • Wanted! Landlords or Private Tenants with Experience of Accessible Home Adaptations
    by Duncan Edwards on 04/06/2025 at 12:55 pm

    Can You Help Improve Accessible Housing? An Accessible Housing Advocate Is Looking for Case Studies   Guy Harris: “I need a landlord and/or tenant in the private rented sector that have had adaptations made for them and that has been a positive experience.” Topic Summary What’s the ask? A request to connect with landlords or The post Wanted! Landlords or Private Tenants with Experience of Accessible Home Adaptations appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

  • From Rock to Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences
    by Emma Purcell on 02/06/2025 at 12:00 pm

    Emma Purcell, co-founder of Crip Life™, shares her powerful journey into the world of live music as a disabled fan and advocates for accessible music experiences that include everyone. The post From Rock to Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

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