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Deaf actor and advocate Rose Ayling-Ellis recognised as most influential disabled person in Power 100 list 2022

20/10/2022

Shaw Trust Power 100 list - a purple background with the words 'The DisAbility Power 100', 'Shaw Trust' and 'Celebrating Britian's most influential disabled people' on screen

Actor, Strictly champion and deaf advocate Rose Ayling-Ellis has been recognised as the most influential disabled person in the Shaw…

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10 things we want for disabled people in the next 10 years

08/04/2021

Every minute is a chance to change the world written on pink paper

As part of Disability Horizons' 10th birthday, we round up 10 things disabled people want in the next 10 years.

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8 disability rights activists changing the world for disabled people

11/11/2018

The rights that we as a disabled community have – and may even take for granted – have been fought…

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How one wheelchair-racing athlete is using her notoriety to give back

11/09/2017

Arielle Rausin racing disabled children in wheelchairs

Team USA wheelchair racer, Arielle Rausin, uses her career to fundraise and support charities that are important to her. Read…

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.