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8 misconceptions about cerebral palsy busted

Wheelchair user Ailsa busts 8 misconceptions about cerebral palsy, from assuming that all people with cerebral palsy are intellectually disabled…

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Embracing your postpartum body when you’re disabled

Are you a disabled mum? Do you struggle with body image since having your child? Disabled my Fi Anderson talks…

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Mobility Scooter Storage – 5-point plan

Mobility scooters can give great freedom to the elderly and disabled, but parking, storage and charging issues can be a…

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Disability Horizons survey reveals how airlines and airports need to improve for disabled passengers

64% of the 265 disabled people we spoke to found it difficult to locate information about flying as a disabled…

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10 celebrities who have struggled with mental health

Mental health issues, from anxiety and panic attacks to depression and bipolar, can all have disabling effects. Here, we've highlighted…

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Disability recognised at the National Diversity Awards 2019

Disabled people and organisations have been recognised at the National Diversity Awards 2019. Find out who made the shortlist and…

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Ultimate guide to vitamins and minerals to support well-being – whatever your disability

Vitamins and minerals are important for everyone, but this is particularly the case if you're disabled or have a long-term…

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Fashion faux pas: industry cuts out disabled people

In our recent survey with disability charity Leonard Cheshire, we found that 75% of disabled people's needs are not being…

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My trials and tribulations with manual and electric wheelchairs

Writer and Disability Horizons reader Ailsa has had a number of manual and electric wheelchairs over the years. But it…

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Sight Loss Councils launches website to support blind and partially sighted people

Sight Loss Councils has launched a website that aims to help blind and partially sighted people access goods and services…

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