Month: December 2012
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Travel & Holidays
Greek Islands: sun and stony beaches
New Disability Horizons contributor, Kate Bennell, who is visually impaired, tells us about her recent trips to the Greek Islands…
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Entertainment & Culture
Official Theatre: accessing London’s theatres
Do you enjoy visiting theatres in London’s West End but find yourself faced with a myriad of accessibility questions and…
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Wellbeing & Fitness
Q&A with Paralympic silver medallist Nyree Kindred
Paralympic swimmer Nyree Kindred, who has won ten medals in the last four Paralympic Games (including silver in the London…
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Work & Education
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs: the winner’s story
Back in October we attended the launch of the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs. Winning the award was Cyclone Technologies…
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Relationships & Sex
Night of the Senses: accessibility and sexual expression
Dr Tuppy Owens, founder of the members club Outsiders, talks to Disability Horizons about the latest fundraising event – Night of the Senses –…
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Work & Education
Access to Work and UltraCane: helping navigate the world of work
Geoff Madge, a blind research officer at Essex County Council, is the first worker in the country to acquire an UltraCane…
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Lifestyle
What is access?
Access auditor Iyiola Olafimihan, who uses both a wheelchair and crutches, talks to Disability Horizons about accessibility in entertainment venues,…
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Travel & Holidays
Accessible New Year’s Eve holidays
If you’re wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve, whether your preference is to party hard or hide away…
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Work & Education
Challenges and success: starting a business with a disability
Business owner John Stanchina, a T-12 complete paraplegic, has found success in using his own frustrating experiences to create solutions…
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