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Top TV talent back first BBC Writersroom’s open call for disabled writers

04/03/2023

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BBC Writers’ Access Group

Top TV writers and actors Rose Ayling-Ellis, Ruth Madeley and Jack Thorne have thrown their support behind a new BBC…

Work & Education

How a supported employment service can help people with learning disabilities secure work

30/01/2023

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Support, Assistance, Guidance signpost with each word on a yellow background in black capital letters

We share the benefits of using a supported employment service and job coach to gain the skills and knowledge for…

Work & Education

6 ways to secure employment if you have a learning disability

13/01/2023

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A woman with Down's syndrome sat in a cafe working at a table on her laptop. She has long brown hair in a ponytail and is wearing a soft pink jacket and pale blue top.

Disability consultant, Emma Shepherd, dispels some of the myths and gives you some practical tips on how to gain your dream…

Work & Education

5 accessible ways to succeed working from home if you have a disability

30/07/2022

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A silver laptop on a white desk viewed from above with a woman typing. There is a cup of coffee next, plate of cookies, phone and notepad to it

Working from home is becoming more possible and beneficial for people. Emma shares five simple ways to organise, plan, communicate…

Lifestyle

Legally Powered: improving accessibility and making a difference through law and journalism

20/04/2022

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Victoria-Jayne

Victoria-Jayne is making changes to accessibility through law and journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

Lifestyle

Disabled student journalist calls an innovative accessible course a “stepping stone to a career in journalism”

08/04/2022

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Hannah Deakin in her wheelchail holding a notebook

Disabled blogger, Hannah Deakin, shares her experience pursuing a career in journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Liz Johnson on her Paralympic swimming career and being a disabled entrepreneur

27/05/2020

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Liz Johnson in a blue swimming costume and hat in a swimming pool

Liz Johnson is a former Paralympic swimmer and disability entreprenaur. We speak to her about her successful swimming career and…

Work & Education

New figures show an increase in disabled people supported by Access to Work

09/09/2019

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Variety of stick people with different disabilities

New figures from the DWP show a record number of disabled people being supported by the Access to Work scheme.…

Work & Education

11% of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions

02/09/2019

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Wheelchair user working at a desk

A poll reveals a majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to a senior position. Find out…

Work & Education

Disability Smart Awards 2019 open for entries

12/08/2019

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Business Disability Forum 2019 Disability Smart Awards

The Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2019 are open to entries. Find out about the awards, this years categories…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
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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.