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Entertainment & Culture

Melissa Johns: disabled actress and advocate for disability in the performing arts

19/08/2024

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Melissa Johns

We speak to Melissa Johns about living wiih her disability, her acting career both on stage and screen, her appearance…

News

Sophie Morgan joins the Celebrity Bake Off line-up for Stand Up To Cancer 2022

02/03/2022

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Sophie Morgan on Bake Off for SU2C

TV presenter and disability activist Sophie Morgan will be taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To…

Entertainment & Culture

Nothing about us without us: vlogging to tell our stories our way

13/12/2021

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We speak to Carl Thompson, a wheelchair user and vlogger from Australia, about how he started his YouTube channel and…

Lifestyle

Challenging the misconception that carers control my autonomy

11/01/2021

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Woman with Down's Syndrome sat at a table with another woman using a laptop

Simon Stevens, a disability rights activist, explains his frustrations around his autonomy being undermined by healthcare workers and carers.

Work & Education

How one man found his passion and work through the Work and Health programme

25/09/2019

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Laptop with pad and coffee either side

Have you heard of the UK Work and Health Programme? Find out how it helped one disabled writer with epilepsy…

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.
Choosing the Right Stairlift
Choosing the Right Stairlift: A Full Guide Getting Up and Down Stairs Made Easier For many disabled people and people who find it hard to move around, stairs can be a big issue. Stairlifts can help make life easier. A stairlift is a seat that moves up and down stairs on a track. It helps The post Choosing the Right Stairlift appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.