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Driving Forwards: a memoir and reflection of life by TV presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan

01/02/2023

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Sophie Morgan

Our writer, Raya Al-Jadir, gives a book review of Driving Forwards by Sophie Morgan, in which Sophie shares her journey…

Entertainment & Culture

15 inclusive books by disabled women writers

17/11/2022

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Photograph of a woman wearing a mustard-colour jumper and silver bangles, typing on a laptop on a wooden desk

It's an exciting time for inclusive literature as more disabled authors are entering the literary world, especially disabled women writers.…

Entertainment & Culture

Head Above Water: a disabled writer shares her journey with multiple sclerosis in a new book

19/07/2022

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A black and whtie image of Shahd Alshammari with shoulder length hair wearing a white shirt and glasses looking to the side sat in front of a bookcase filled with books

Our writer Raya Al-Jadir gives us a book review of Head Above Water and got the opportunity to interview Shahd…

Entertainment & Culture

8 children’s books with disabled characters

28/04/2022

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Here are 8 children's books eith disabled characters that you should encourage children to read or local libraries.

Work & Education

A blank book on disability that demonstrates society’s lack of awareness

04/01/2021

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Blank notebook on a table next to a coffee mug

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Wheelchair user Sandip has written a book on disability with more than 300 pages being blank to highlight society's lack…

Entertainment & Culture

Disability short story series: Office Politics

09/10/2019

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Read the latest in our series of disability short stories, celebrating disabled characters as heroes and heroines, or disability at…

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.