Month: May 2014
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Work & Education
Evenbreak: always looking for talented disabled people
We’re a diverse bunch, us disabled people, aren’t we? All different. Different skills, talents, ambitions, aspirations, personalities – oh, and…
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Entertainment & Culture
“Why am I disabled? Well…” 10 funny answers to a common question
Talking about disability is generally a very serious topic. With so many inaccessible places in the world, discrimination, stereotyping and…
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News
Closure of the Independent Living Fund: there are questions to be answered
Why is the closure of the Independent Living Fund important (ILF)? What does it have to do with you, or…
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Lifestyle
Raising awareness of spinal cord injury and the support available
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the leading national user-led charity for spinal cord injured (SCI) people. Being a user…
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News
Speak Out 4 Care: get your voice heard
Disability Horizons supports Alana Inness’s petition to stop more disabled and older people falling out of the care system, like…
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News
Disability Rights UK: where are we at and what do we need to do
Philip Connolly, new Policy and Communications Manager at Disability Rights UK, tells us about where he thinks we stand on disability…
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Lifestyle
Taking flight: conquering the seemingly impossible
Ever since my childhood, I’ve dreamt of being like a bird. In my little boy eyes, birds were above all…
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Entertainment & Culture
The Obstacle is the Way: a book that could change your life
Unfortunately, your disability probably didn’t come with an instruction manual. You’ve had to work out how to live with a…
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Lifestyle
Raise the speed limit to reduce accidents
As reported in an article on the Auto Express website, a study undertaken in Denmark apparently shows that increasing speed…
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