Lucy Currier

Writer and editor for Disability Horizons and blogger at Inclusive Living Concepts. Hobbies include: dancing, reading and attending theatre and comedy shows.

Work & Education

FREE online courses to up your skills and knowledge in 2021

01/01/2021

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Take charge of your life in 2021 by upping your skills and knowledge. Here we round up 8 websites with…

Entertainment & Culture

18 virtual Christmas tours and experiences to get you in the festive mood

09/12/2020

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Christmas tree viewed through a mobile phone

Disabled writer Lucy rounds up 18 magical virtual Christmas tours and experiences, from Santa's grottos to online Christmas markets, to…

Wellbeing & Fitness

My experience of having Covid-19 as a disabled person

28/07/2020

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Lucy Currier, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, shares her and her family's experience of having suspected Covid-19…

Lifestyle

10 acts of kindness during the Covid-19 outbreak

28/06/2020

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Six hands making the shape of a heart

The Covid-19 outbreak has been difficult for everyone across the world. But it has also bought out the best in…

Lifestyle

What I’ve learnt from my journey to independent living

11/12/2019

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We hear from wheelchair user Lucy about her journey to becoming independent. Discover her tips to help you navigate the…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.