Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards is editor of Disability Horizons, one of the UK's leading disability lifestyle publications. He brings to the role something no editorial brief can manufacture: a life lived close to disability in all its complexity. His wife Clare, an artist and designer, co-founded Trabasack after sustaining a spinal injury that made her a wheelchair user. Her experience reshaped how Duncan understands independence, adaptation, and what it means to design for real life. Their son Joe lives with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy — a condition that has given Duncan an unflinching awareness of how healthcare, support systems, and everyday products either serve disabled people or fall short of them. That awareness drives his editorial instincts. Disability Horizons exists to inform, represent, and advocate — and Duncan ensures it does so with honesty rather than sentiment. He's less interested in inspiration than in accuracy, and more concerned with what disabled people actually experience than with how the world prefers to imagine them. He doesn't edit from the outside looking in.
News

Lessons from Europe’s New Accessibility Movement

Key Takeaways Point Summary European Accessibility Act (EAA) A groundbreaking law setting minimum accessibility requirements across digital products and services…

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Assistive Tech & Products

What Are the Benefits of 24/7 Monitoring?

Falls, asthma flare ups, low blood sugar, and seizures do not follow office hours. Support often needs to be ready…

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Lifestyle

What to Know if You’re a Disabled Person Injured in a Public Space: Access Barriers, Legal Rights, and Next Steps

  Key Takeaways ABout Injury in a PuBlic Space For Disabled People Inaccessible public spaces significantly increase the risk of…

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Assistive Tech & Products

7 Sensory Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays bring joy, but they also bring overwhelming stimulation for some people. Bright lights flash in every store window,…

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Assistive Tech & Products

Creatine and Healthy Ageing: Evidence-Based Support for Disabled People and Carers

I’ve found creatine really helpful in my daily life, both as a carer and as someone managing the physical and…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Are You Experiencing Carer Burnout? Know the Signs & What to Do

Like the safety advice on a plane — put on your own oxygen mask first — carers need to prioritise…

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Work & Education

Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?

After the recent loss of sensory education pioneer Flo Longhorn, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on the values…

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Lifestyle

Redefining Humour and Creativity: How Meme Culture Strengthens Disabled Voices

In a world where accessibility is often overlooked, humour can be a soft but powerful force for change. Memes —…

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Travel & Holidays

Four Travel Tips to Help You Avoid Accessibility Challenges When Travelling

  Planning a trip should be exciting—but if you’re a disabled person or an older traveller with specific access needs,…

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Assistive Tech & Products

The Rise of Inclusive Playgrounds: Designing Spaces for Every Child

When you think of a playground, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a tall slide or…

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