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Lifestyle
New York Fashion Week: the first runway model in a wheelchair
Picture this: it’s New York Fashion Week, an event surrounded by excitement and frenzied press, celebrities swarming in their droves…
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Work & Education
Disabilities aren’t always obvious
I’m Luke, originally from Jersey, and I first moved to the mainland in 2001 to attend university. But from early…
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Travel & Holidays
Guest Post: Travel insurance – guidance for holidaymakers
A world of accessible holiday opportunities awaits you and being disabled doesn’t mean that your travel insurance has to restrict…
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Lifestyle
Survivor personalities – uncovering resilience, finding happiness
Is it possible to be a better person following the loss of your sight or the acquisition of a major…
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Work & Education
Evenbreak: always looking for talented disabled people
We’re a diverse bunch, us disabled people, aren’t we? All different. Different skills, talents, ambitions, aspirations, personalities – oh, and…
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Entertainment & Culture
“Why am I disabled? Well…” 10 funny answers to a common question
Talking about disability is generally a very serious topic. With so many inaccessible places in the world, discrimination, stereotyping and…
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News
Closure of the Independent Living Fund: there are questions to be answered
Why is the closure of the Independent Living Fund important (ILF)? What does it have to do with you, or…
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Lifestyle
Raising awareness of spinal cord injury and the support available
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the leading national user-led charity for spinal cord injured (SCI) people. Being a user…
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News
Speak Out 4 Care: get your voice heard
Disability Horizons supports Alana Inness’s petition to stop more disabled and older people falling out of the care system, like…
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News
Disability Rights UK: where are we at and what do we need to do
Philip Connolly, new Policy and Communications Manager at Disability Rights UK, tells us about where he thinks we stand on disability…
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