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

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…

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg MBE in the spotlight

01/09/2021

Libby Clegg in Team GB kit, wearing a blindfold and with her running guide

We speak to Paralympic athlete Libby Clegg about her sight loss, athletics career, preparations for Tokyo 2020 and Dancing on…

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.