Wellbeing & Fitness
Cri du Chat Syndrome in Babies: Early Signs, Diagnosis and Support for Families
Cri du Chat syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect feeding, growth, muscle tone and communication. Some newborns…
Entertainment & Culture
RJ Mitte: Remembering the Breaking Bad Star and Disability Advocate
Remembering RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter Jr. in Breaking Bad. In this archive interview with Emma Purcell, RJ…
Assistive Tech & Products
Could a Stairlift Help You Stay at Home? Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Adaptation
Choosing a stairlift or home adaptation involves more than measuring the stairs. This guide explains how to assess your home,…
Uncategorized
Why Self-Catering by the Sea Works for Disabled Travellers
Self-catering seaside accommodation can give disabled travellers more control over space, meals, personal care routines and equipment than a standard…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Why Some Family Carers Put Off Their Own Healthcare
Caring for a disabled child, partner or family member can make attending your own healthcare appointments difficult. Hospital visits, school…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Home Care or a Nursing Facility After Locked-In Syndrome: How US Families Can Decide
Choosing between home care and a nursing or rehabilitation facility after locked-in syndrome depends on the person’s wishes, clinical needs,…
Wellbeing & Fitness
Consequences of an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury – Legal and Personal
An incomplete spinal cord injury means some movement, sensation or both remain below the level of injury, but the term…
Your Stories
The Privilege of Caring: Why Good Support for People With Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Needs Supported Staff
What helps support workers provide attentive, respectful care for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities? Joanna Grace reflects on…
Wellbeing & Fitness
10 myths about recovering from surgery at home
Recovering from surgery at home can involve more than rest and wound care, particularly for disabled people and those managing…
Competitions
Comping for Disabled People: Can Entering Competitions Be a Flexible Hobby?
Comping means regularly entering competitions, giveaways and prize draws in the hope of winning anything from shopping vouchers to technology…
Entertainment & Culture
JOHKES: Making Music as a Disabled Rapper After ICU
UK rapper and wheelchair user JOHKES discusses his new album, Peace I Can't Wake To, and returning to songwriting after…
Assistive Tech & Products
Accessible by Design: How to Make Sure the Website You Build Actually Works for Disabled Visitors
Website accessibility can affect whether disabled visitors are able to find information, complete forms, book services and make purchases. This…
Assistive Tech & Products
Adaptive Nursing Bras for Disabled Women: 9 Features to Look For
Adaptive nursing bras can reduce dressing and feeding barriers for disabled women who have reduced dexterity, limited reach, fatigue, pain…
Lifestyle
7 Flexible Childcare Options for Disabled Parents in the US
Disabled parents can face childcare barriers that standard comparisons rarely consider, including inaccessible journeys, fixed collection times, communication preferences, fluctuating…
Work & Education
Workplace Disability Discrimination: UK vs USA Rights, Barriers, Mental Health and Compensation Compared
Workplace disability discrimination laws protect disabled employees in both the UK and USA, but the rights, terminology, claims processes and…
