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Disability advice and advocacy: where to go for help

With government cuts biting into councils and care budgets, Disability Horizons writer Nichola Daunton explores the advice and advocacy options…

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British Airways launches a dedicated customer service team for disabled passengers

British Airways Accessibility Team is a dedicated customer service for passengers with hidden and visible disabilities. Find out more about…

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Cost of living crisis: benefits must keep pace with inflation

Charity Leonard Cheshire draws on research to highlight why disability benefits must be kept in line with inflation to avoid…

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24 new pioneering accessible homes to be built in Glasgow

Twenty four new pioneering accessible homes are to be built in Glasgow. Meanwhile the accessible housing crisis continues in England.…

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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are Both Covered by Social Security as a Disability?

This article discusses Social Security coverage for dementia and Alzheimer’s in the USA. For UK readers, it’s important to note…

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The Independent Gatwick Accessibility Panel: help shape accessibility for disabled passengers

Gatwick Airport has launched a new independent panel to help shape the airport’s accessibility strategy and improve services for disabled…

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Para-athlete Souleyman Bah is first disabled candidate to appear on The Apprentice

Souleyman Bah, who is visually impaired, is the first disabled candidate to take part in The Apprentice. Find out more…

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The Great British Sewing Bee represents disability without mentioning it

The Great British Sewing Bee, a BBC reality show in which 12 people compete to be the best sewer, is…

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Mayor with prosthetic leg faced online abuse over wearing flat shoes

A mayor with a prosthetic leg faced online 'abuse' because she wore flat shoes. She fears this will discourage other…

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VIDEO: Tanni Grey-Thompson on changing the world for disabled people

Following on from our launch of the DHorizons Tribe, in our new series, we’ll be interviewing experts, celebrities, and influencers to bring…

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