disability and exercise

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 ways to maintain fitness in winter if you have a disability

02/01/2023

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Boccia player, Georgina Moore, has put together 5 ways to maintain fitness in winter if you have a disability.

Assistive Tech & Products

5 wheelchair exercises you can do on the Fusion Wheel all-in-one gym

27/09/2022

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A woman with long blonde hair wearing a black T-shirt and black leggings using the Fusion Wheel at home in her living room

We share more details on how the Fusion Wheel works and list 5 wheelchair exercises you can try out using…

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…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Exercise equipment to help you stay active if you are disabled

09/07/2021

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Wake up and work out sign surrounded by purple weights, a turquise elastic band and arm exerciser

Check out these 6 pieces of exercise equipment for disabled people, from gripping aids to pedal and hand exercisers, available…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Using exercise equipment if you have a physical disability

30/04/2021

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Ross is exercising using a punch bag

Ross Lannon, a blogger at A Life On Wheels, talks about how he maintains his fitness with a physical disability,…

Lifestyle

10 most popular Disability Horizons articles of all time

03/04/2021

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To mark 10 years of Disability Horizons, we've counted down our 10 most popular Disability Horizons articles of all time.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Leonard Cheshire’s workout package encourages people with disabilities to stay active at home

19/03/2021

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Two women are sitting on yoga mats doing leg stretches - Photo by Cliff Booth from Pexels

Charity Leonard Cheshire have developed a fitness programme to encourage people with disabilities to maintain their well-being at home.

Lifestyle

10 tips to help you keep warm if you have a disability

13/02/2021

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Mug of tea on a woman's lap covered in a grey fleece blanket

The winter season can make keeping warm for disabled people very difficult. Check out our tips on keeping warm this…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Wheelchair exercise: using Zumba to make fitness more inclusive

17/09/2018

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Wheelchair Zumba class

Our Deputy Editor Shannon, who uses a wheelchair, didn’t think she would be able to participate in able-bodied exercise classes.…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability and sport: how a little exercise can have a big impact

13/07/2017

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disability and sport

If you’re disabled, exercise can make a big difference to your life, and help to minimise some of the physical difficulties…

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.
The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Understanding the Landscape of Healthcare Employment for Disabled People The healthcare sector is often seen as a symbol of progress and care, where new medical breakthroughs and patient support come together to make lives better. However, finding jobs in this field can be challenging, especially for disabled people. Even though there have been improvements The post The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.