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    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…
    Wellbeing & Fitness

    How Do You Manage Chronic Pain Without Surgery?

    Chronic pain does not automatically mean surgery. UK guidance supports several non-surgical approaches, although the right treatment depends on whether…
    Your Stories

    Growing into adulthood after becoming disabled as a teenager

    In 2016, 13-year-old Liam Virgo suddenly lost his ability to walk and talk. He was later diagnosed with severe Functional…
    Lifestyle

    Best Cars for People With Mobility Issues in the UK: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide for Disabled Drivers and Passengers

    The best car for a disabled driver or passenger depends on the access barriers it needs to remove. This 2026…
    Travel & Holidays

    London as a Wheelchair User: Accessible Travel, West End Tips + a Wicked Review

    What is London like as a wheelchair user? Liesl Hammer shares her first-hand experience of travelling by train and Tube,…
    Wellbeing & Fitness

    Managing Several Long-Term Medications: A Practical Guide to Repeat Prescriptions, Timings and Reviews

    Managing several long-term medications can mean keeping track of different repeat prescription dates, dose timings, interactions, pharmacy collections and regular…
    Work & Education

    Can Disabled Students Pursue a Nursing Career: Everything You Need to Know

    Many disabled people build successful nursing careers with the right support, reasonable accommodations, and accessible learning environments. This guide explains…
    Assistive Tech & Products

    How Therapeutic Playground Equipment Supports Sensory Integration

    Inclusive playgrounds do far more than provide opportunities for fun. They can help disabled children explore movement, touch, sound and…
    Newsletter

    Has social media turned the SEND crisis into a culture war?

    Social media platforms are designed to reward engagement, but that often means rewarding conflict, certainty and outrage above careful discussion.…
    Travel & Holidays

    Accessible Weekend Break in Newcastle upon Tyne: Travel Tips for Disabled People

    Planning an accessible weekend in Newcastle? This guide covers wheelchair-friendly attractions, step-free transport, accessible accommodation, restaurants, Blue Badge parking, Changing…
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