Employment expert Jane Hatton from disability jobs board Evenbreak explains 4 ways you can identify disability-friendly and disability-confident employers.

Using my experiences living with cerebral palsy to start a buddying support service

29/06/2021

David is sitting on the sofa wearing a black suit and tie with a white shirt

David, a university graduate who has cerebral palsy, has set up a disability support business called Buddies For All.

Part-time Sales Manager role: 6 months freelance contract working from home

16/06/2021

Laptop on desk in a home office with plants in the background and trees outside the window

We're looking for a part-time Sales Manager, working from home, to help Disability Horizons grow and reach more disabled people.

Supported employment model: changing the recruitment processes to create more opportunities for disabled people

31/05/2021

Lady with down syndrome is working with a colleague on a laptop - by Cliff Booth

Emma Shepherd talks about how the Supported Employment Model can open up more opportunities for disabled jobseekers.

The importance of advocating for girls with disabilities to have an inclusive education

26/05/2021

A group of girls are sitting in a classroom in Zambia

Leonard Cheshire is working with partners in Africa and Asia on inclusive education programmes to support girls with disabilities.

Evenbreak: a career support platform for people with disabilities

16/04/2021

A lady in a wheelchair is working with a colleague on her laptop

Evenbreak, an online careers platform for disabled jobseekers, has launched a Career Hive, offering workshops to support disabled jobseekers.

Raya Al-Jadir: finding myself and my home with Disability Horizons

07/04/2021

Our writer and editor Raya Al-Jadir talks about how she came to join Disability Horizons, and how it changed her…

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.