Access Card is now recognised at four of the UK’s most famous Amusement Parks: Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland.

COMPETITIONS and OFFERS for our 10th birthday celebrations

01/04/2021

This year Disability Horizons is 10 years old! To celebrate, we've got three COMPETITIONS for you to enter and are…

Flying as a wheelchair user: it’s time for airlines to listen and make changes

25/03/2021

A lady is being transfered in her wheelchair inside of an airplane

AbleMove and Flying Disabled conducted a survey about how wheelchair passengers feel transferring into planes.

£30 million invested to install Changing Places toilets in existing buildings across England

05/03/2021

The government has announced a new £30 million fund to install more Changing Places toilets in existing buildings, which will…

An accessible railway would get more than 50,000 disabled people into work

15/12/2020

Stairs and an escalator at Liverpool railway station very busy with lots of people walking around it blurred as they're walking fast

Research by Leonard Cheshire has found that creating an accessible railway with step-free access would get more than 50,000 disabled…

Disabled people still wary of flying during the Covid-19 pandemic

05/11/2020

A second survey by EasyTravelseat of disabled people has revealed that they are still wary of flying during the Covid-19…

How I’m trying to make a career in outdoor activities more accessible

07/10/2020

Laura May in her Mountain Trike wheelchair leading another woman in her wheelchair through shrubland

Laura May, who is a wheelchair user and works as an outdoor instructor, talks about how she's been fighting to…

Tailored Leisure: accessible breaks to boost your wellbeing

23/09/2020

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Three images - one of Tara using handweights, one of her in her wheelchair by a spa pool in her robe and another of a man taking a photograph in front of a lake

Disabled mum of two Tara tells us about her new business, Tailored Leisure, which helps disabled people find accessible breaks…

Future mobility and the opportunity to improve accessibility

08/09/2020

Side of a car driving at night with lights reflected on it

David, who has worked with transport companies for years, looks at how technology and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic…

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.