23/03/2023

Tips for coping with Christmas if you have a chronic illness

Lifestyle

28/02/2023

The Coaching and Therapy People: providing life coaching solutions for disabled people

Wellbeing & Fitness

07/02/2023

Is it OK for disabled people to have suicidal thoughts?

Travel & Holidays

01/02/2023

How you can enjoy magical adventures with an all-terrain power wheelchair

Wellbeing & Fitness

31/01/2023

How to manage dark thoughts if you’re suffering from depression

Your Stories

06/01/2023

Resilience and determination in hospital with a long-term health condition

Wellbeing & Fitness

04/01/2023

5 adaptive meal plans for disabled people

Wellbeing & Fitness

02/01/2023

5 ways to maintain fitness in winter if you have a disability

Assistive Tech & Products

27/09/2022

5 wheelchair exercises you can do on the Fusion Wheel all-in-one gym

Wellbeing & Fitness

22/09/2022

5 self-care tips: how to manage difficult days if you have a disability or health condition

Wellbeing & Fitness

4 things to remember when pacing yourself if you have a chronic illness, fatigue or pain

27/06/2022

A woman with long blonde hair wearing a pale blue top and trousers lying on a turquise sofa resting

Caz, who has ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, shares 4 things to remember when pacing yourself to help manage chronic illness, fatigue…

The value of peer support and how it can benefit your wellbeing if you have a disability or health condition

01/06/2022

Three men in wheelchairs in a field laughing with each other

We speak to members of the Spokz People wellbeing programme about their experiences on the platform so far, how the…

How a stroke survivor became a burlesque dancing sensation in the West End

25/03/2022

Anna on stage doing burlesque dancing holding up her right arm up with her left arm

Stroke survivor, Anna Smith Higgs, shares how she became a burlesque dancing sensation and later secured a regular spot on…

Boccia: a uniquely accessible sport

16/03/2022

Two young boys playing boccia from their wheelchairs

Boccia is an inclusive sport that is open to all disabled people. Find out more about boccia, what the game…

8 extraordinary moments from the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

16/03/2022

Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games closing ceremony Credit - ParalympicsGB

We round up 8 extraordinary moments from the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, which includes 6 medals for Team GB,…

The lifting of Covid-19 restrictions is lifting my stress level up

15/03/2022

A woman with a face mask on looking through bars with her hands holding them

Our writer Raya, who has muscular dystrophy and respiratory failure, discusses why she is worried about the lifting of Covid…

The Challenge Hub: enabling anyone with disabilities or mental health issues to reach their potential

08/03/2022

Two woman, one with Down's Syndrome, doing yoga on mats in a gym

The Challenge Hub aims to help anyone with a disability or mental health issues to get active and reach their…

5 spectacular winter para-sports athletes will compete in at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

04/03/2022

The Winter Paralympics have opened and we guide you through everything you need to know about the 5 winter para-sports.

10 Paralympians to watch out for at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

25/02/2022

We share a spotlight on some of the British and international Winter Paralympians who you should watch out for at…

5 high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys

09/02/2022

Five high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys as part of Spokz People's wellbeing programme.

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.