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Entertainment & Culture

Natalie Balmain: Candidate with health conditions become alternative Prime Minister

04/11/2022

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Natalie is a women of mixed heritage. She is standing inside at the Channel 4 offices with her elbows on the banister going across. Natalie is wearing a black crop top with beige trousers

We speak to the winner of Make Me Prime Minister, Natalie Balmain, who lives with Type 1 diabetes and depression.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: powerlifting Paralympian Ali Jawad in the spotlight

01/08/2021

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Paralympic athlete Ali Jawad

We speak to Paralympic powerlifter Ali Jawad about his preparation for Tokyo 2020 and the launch of his new accessible…

Work & Education

Dr Hannah Barham-Brown: disability rights campaigner

01/03/2021

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Hannah Barham-Brown in her wheelchair in a park wearing a long black dress with a floral pattern one leg in the air and drinking from a cup

Dr Hannah Barham-Brown is a campaigner for disability rights and awareness. Here, she discusses the importance of talking about disability.

Lifestyle

Using blogging and speaking to raise awareness of disabilities

12/02/2021

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Hannah Deakin with red curly hair in her wheelchair wearing black trousers and a black leather jacket in front of an archway of pink and red flowers

Hannah, a blogger with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, uses blogging to raise awareness of what it's like living with an…

Work & Education

Career coach gives tips for disclosing disability to employers

21/10/2020

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Carla King has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years and is a qualified Career Coach. She has been able…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How several silver linings can come from personal tragedy

11/08/2020

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Ruth sat around a table with her fellow podcast makers recording an episode of This is Spinal Crap

Two years ago, disabled blogger Ruth’s world was turned upsidedown. She lost her home, her work and her mobility, all…

Entertainment & Culture

How writing a book helped one man cope with the wild ride that is disability

31/05/2020

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Cartoon of a man in a wheelchair with his arms in the air

Jon McVey, who was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM) late in his life, tells us about his light-hearted book…

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.