Your Stories
Am I Disabled Enough? Questioning My Place in the Disability Community
An editor reflects on the question many people quietly ask themselves: am I disabled enough to belong in disability spaces?…
News
Listening to Autistic Voices: Joanna Grace on Understanding the Autism Spectrum
A recent media article has reignited debate about how autism is understood in research and public discussion. In this response,…
Travel & Holidays
Can Disabled Travellers Book Cruises Last Minute? Finding Accessible Cabins and Cruise Deals
Accessible cruise cabins are limited, so many disabled travellers book holidays months in advance. But cancellations and late availability can…
Travel & Holidays
How to Plan an Accessible Cruise for Disabled Travellers
Cruising appeals to many disabled travellers for practical reasons. You unpack once. Your cabin remains your base. Restaurants, entertainment and…
Travel & Holidays
15 Reasons to Visit Accessible Oslo as a Disabled Traveller
Accessible Oslo gives disabled travellers a rare mix of independence, culture and fjord scenery in one compact capital. Wheelchair users…
Work & Education
When Immigration Health Checks Become a Barrier: Disabled Couples and Australia’s Partner Visa
For many couples, applying for Australia’s Partner visa feels straightforward: prove your relationship is genuine, submit the paperwork, complete the…
Easy Read Articles
Why Lived Experience Makes Disabled Speakers Powerful Motivators
Disabled speakers bring powerful insight to workplaces because their expertise is grounded in lived experience. This Easy Read article…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Assisted Living vs Home Care: The Cost Myths That Shape Care Decisions
Choosing between assisted living and home care? A family carer examines the hidden costs, independence questions, and long-term planning realities.
Your Stories
When Dalila Died
Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice,…
Lifestyle
When Trust Is Exploited: Why Disabled Seniors Are Disproportionately Targeted by Scammers
Disabled seniors are increasingly targeted by phone and online scams, not because they are careless, but because everyday systems place…
Lifestyle
Securing Social Security Disability Benefits After a Life-Altering Injury or Illness
Important: This guide is about United States disability benefits, specifically Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other programs run by…
Lifestyle
Sleeping When Your Body Won’t Switch Off: Practical Night-Time Tips for Disabled People
Falling asleep when you live with pain, spasms, or deep fatigue usually has very little to do with being “tired…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Wellness Habits That Adapt to Physical and Cognitive Limits
Wellness advice often assumes stable energy, reliable focus, and bodies that respond predictably. For many disabled people, that simply isn’t…
Lifestyle
Mistakes that Cost Disabled People Thousands in Denied Benefits
Important: This article applies specifically to the United States Social Security disability benefits system (SSI and SSDI). If you…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Why Online Therapy Can Remove and Create Barriers for Disabled People
Online therapy is often described as more accessible than in-person support, but disabled people’s experiences in the UK show a…
