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8 disability living aids and products to help you through lockdown

06/05/2020

Word lockdown spelt out in scrabble letters

Covid-19 and the lockdown are affecting people across the world. Make your life easier and remove some stresses with these…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Covid-19 and self-isolation: time for you to discover your true self

25/04/2020

Alex in his living room with his black Labrador dog

Powerchair user Alex Lytwyn, who has cerebral palsy and has experienced self-isolation a lot of his life, talks about how…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Covid-19: how the messaging is impacting disabled people’s mental health

17/04/2020

Words mental health spelt out in scrabble letters

Disabled writer Raya AlJadir shares her thoughts on how Covid-19 and the messaging from the government and media have impacted…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How one disabled travel blogger is coping with self-isolation

17/04/2020

Carrie-Ann in her wheelchair in front of a lake with her dog

Disabled travel blogger Carrie-Ann Lightely shares her experiences of self-isolation and how she is keeping her mental and physical wellbeing…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.