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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight

Wellbeing & Fitness

09/05/2024

Is it OK for disabled people to have suicidal thoughts?

Wellbeing & Fitness

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

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

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.

Rob Smith: designer of the Active Hands gripping aids

08/12/2021

Rob Smith using general-purpose gripping aid to hold weight in gym

We speak to Rob Smith about living with his disability, designing the Active Hands gripping aids, competing as a wheelchair…

How you can look after your mental wellbeing as a disabled person

11/11/2021

Five women sat around a table outside - one wheelchair user, one using a stick, one visually impaired and one with a proshthetic limb all of different nationalities

We speak to Mel Halacre, the founder of Spokz People, a mental health and wellbeing platform for disabled people and…

How to beat the winter blues if you have a disability or health condition

07/11/2021

Here at Disability Horizons, we share different ways you can beat the winter blues if you have a disability or…

Kate Stanforth: disabled dance teacher empowering inclusive dance

06/11/2021

Kate Stanforth Academy of Dance written in stylish lettering with Kate on the right sat in her wheelchair in a dance studio

We speak to Kate Stanforth about her inspirations to become a dancer, her dance academy and how the dance industry can…

9 reality stars who have experienced mental health struggles

18/10/2021

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day, we've highlighted the disabling effect of mental health experienced…

England blind footballer and entrepreneur Azeem Amir

06/10/2021

Football on a pitch in a football stadium

We speak to blind footballer and entrepreneur Azeem Amir about how he got into playing football professionally and starting his…

Gyms and sports activities need to be more inclusive for people with disabilities

06/10/2021

A man, who is a leg amputee, is working out in the gym - Photo by ShotPot from Pexels

Tracy, a nutritionist, talks about how how sports and fitness equipment is still inaccessible to many people with disabilities.

Will the lack of dedicated disabled sports clubs stifle the development of future Paralympic stars?

24/09/2021

Paralympian Livvy Breen on the start line at a race track

Dedicated sports clubs for disabled people are few and far between in the UK. But having seen the success of…

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Team GB highlights

10/09/2021

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games may be over but here at Disability Horizons, we round up our favourite highlights from…

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Choosing the Right Stairlift
Choosing the Right Stairlift: A Full Guide Getting Up and Down Stairs Made Easier For many disabled people and people who find it hard to move around, stairs can be a big issue. Stairlifts can help make life easier. A stairlift is a seat that moves up and down stairs on a track. It helps The post Choosing the Right Stairlift appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Understanding the Landscape of Healthcare Employment for Disabled People The healthcare sector is often seen as a symbol of progress and care, where new medical breakthroughs and patient support come together to make lives better. However, finding jobs in this field can be challenging, especially for disabled people. Even though there have been improvements The post The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.