Alex Brooker

Entertainment & Culture

Alex Brooker: disabled journalist, comedian and co-host on The Last Leg

20/03/2024

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Alex Brooker in a black jacket viewed from the side looking into the distance

We speak to disabled TV presenter, journalist and comedian Alex Brooker. He is best known for being co-host on the…

News

Less than 2% of characters in the top UK TV shows are disabled

06/10/2022

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Three television remotes

Streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com shares its latest research – Diversity in the UK - which has found TV bosses are doing…

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys

09/02/2022

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Five high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys as part of Spokz People's wellbeing programme.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Rob Smith: designer of the Active Hands gripping aids

08/12/2021

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Rob Smith using general-purpose gripping aid to hold weight in gym

We speak to Rob Smith about living with his disability, designing the Active Hands gripping aids, competing as a wheelchair…

Entertainment & Culture

The Last Leg: how the show still promotes positive disability representation

30/01/2021

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The Last Leg cast with Alex Brooker, Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe

Emma Shepherd talks about how The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since it's launch during the 2012 Paralympics.

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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.