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Entertainment & Culture

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

13/12/2021

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

Lifestyle

Jenny McGibbon: challenging negative perceptions of chronic illness through my blog and graphic design work

20/03/2021

Blogger Jenny sat on her bed wearing a black T-shirt that says exhausted just existing with her illustrations on the wall behind her

Jenny McGibbon, a blogger who has Gastroschisis, uses her blog to offer support to disabled people living with chronic illnesses.

Work & Education

Yahya Siyad: blind entrepreneur, athlete and disability advocate

13/01/2021

Wheelchair user going up a paved ramp in a manual chair being viewed from behind

Yahya Siyad is a blind entrepreneur, Goalball athlete and disability advocate. His business, Inclusive Horizons, works with companies to increase…

Lifestyle

Blogger Bryony Moss on becoming a writer, actor, model and disability advocate

30/06/2020

We hear from blogger and aspiring actor and model, Bryony Moss, on how she wants to use her blog and…

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.