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Work & Education

5 accessible ways to succeed working from home if you have a disability

30/07/2022

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A silver laptop on a white desk viewed from above with a woman typing. There is a cup of coffee next, plate of cookies, phone and notepad to it

Working from home is becoming more possible and beneficial for people. Emma shares five simple ways to organise, plan, communicate…

Lifestyle

8 disabled influencers to follow this Disability Pride Month

27/07/2022

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Disability Pride flag with a black background and stripes in the middle. The colours are red (physical disabilities), yellow (cognitive and intellectual disabilities), white (invisible and undiagnosed disabilities), blue (mental health issues) and green (sensory perception disabilities)

Disability Pride Month is coming to an end but that doesn’t stop us from honouring the disability community. Disability should…

Lifestyle

Social Media – can it be a force for good and a lifeline for disabled people?

09/07/2022

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The power of social media for disabled people

Disability blogger, Rebecca Sullivan, who runs the blog From This Window, went to find out if social media can be…

Lifestyle

How to be a good ally to disabled people

06/07/2022

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A man in a wheelchair with black hair, a black T-shirt and a tracheostomy with three friends around him all in a pub smiling and cheering with their drinks

Disability blogger, Dax Everritt, shares a post on how to be a good ally to disabled people and help make…

Assistive Tech & Products

5 reasons audio description is important to people with sight loss

02/07/2022

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Streaming service apps - Itv hub, Channel 4, Now TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and My 5 - on a grey background

Emma has been running a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV shows and streaming services. Emma…

Lifestyle

What Disability Pride Month means to me

29/06/2022

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Rebecca with brown hair wear a colourful dress with a with polo, red shoes and a colourful beaded necklace. She sits in her wheelchair, with rainbow spoke guards, with her arms raised above her head. Rebecca is in the garden surrounded by flowers.

Disability blogger, Rebecca Sullivan, shares what Disability Pride Month means to her – how it helps her acknowledge her differences,…

Lifestyle

Stop comparing yourself to others no matter your impairment

29/04/2022

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Ross Lannon holding balloons

Disability and lifestyle blogger Ross Lannon shares how he is trying to stop comparing himself to others while living with…

Lifestyle

Legally Powered: improving accessibility and making a difference through law and journalism

20/04/2022

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Victoria-Jayne

Victoria-Jayne is making changes to accessibility through law and journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

Lifestyle

Disabled student journalist calls an innovative accessible course a “stepping stone to a career in journalism”

08/04/2022

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Hannah Deakin in her wheelchail holding a notebook

Disabled blogger, Hannah Deakin, shares her experience pursuing a career in journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

Lifestyle

9 winter warmers to help you deal with the cold if you have a disability

15/01/2022

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Mug of hot coffee being held by hands in wollen gloves

Disability and lifestyle blogger Gemma Orton shares her winter warmers to help you deal with the cold if you have…

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.