acquiring a disability

JJ Chalmers ex Royal Marine, TV presenter and contestant on Strictly Come Dancing

03/03/2021

JJ Chalmers in a lilac suit and blue shirt stood in front of a pink, sparkly background

We speak to TV presenter and ex-Royal Marine JJ Chalmers about his disability and his experience on Strictly Come Dancing…

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…

Entertainment & Culture

Blind musician Sirine Jahangir on her Britain’s Got Talent audition

09/06/2020

Sirine Jahangir playing music and singing on the Britain's Got Talent stage

Sirine Jahangir is a young visually impaired musician who has a real passion for music. Our writer Zubee spoke to…

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.