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Wellbeing & Fitness

The Challenge Hub: enabling anyone with disabilities or mental health issues to reach their potential

08/03/2022

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Two woman, one with Down's Syndrome, doing yoga on mats in a gym

The Challenge Hub aims to help anyone with a disability or mental health issues to get active and reach their…

Wellbeing & Fitness

England blind footballer and entrepreneur Azeem Amir

06/10/2021

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Football on a pitch in a football stadium

We speak to blind footballer and entrepreneur Azeem Amir about how he got into playing football professionally and starting his…

Lifestyle

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Para-taekwondo athlete Amy Truesdale in the spotlight

11/08/2021

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We speak to Para-taekwondo athlete Amy Truesdale who is set to debut at her first Paralympics in Tokyo as the…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Para-canoeist Emma Wiggs MBE in the spotlight

05/08/2021

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Emma Wiggs sitting in Canoe with paddle in hand

We speak to World, European and Paralympic canoeing champion Emma Wiggs ahead of her competing at Tokyo 2020.

Travel & Holidays

Tailored Leisure: accessible breaks to boost your wellbeing

23/09/2020

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Three images - one of Tara using handweights, one of her in her wheelchair by a spa pool in her robe and another of a man taking a photograph in front of a lake

Disabled mum of two Tara tells us about her new business, Tailored Leisure, which helps disabled people find accessible breaks…

Work & Education

Disabled basketball coach shows students that ‘anything is possible’

08/04/2020

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David Solano winner of a Positive Impact Award

Despite being disabled at birth, David Solano overcame many obstacles in life and is now encouraging his students to do…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Paralympian Sophie Carrigill on how to get fit if you’re disabled

19/02/2020

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Paralympian Sophie Carrigill playing wheelchair basketball

Paralympian Sophie Carrigill shares her journey to fitness and tips on how to become stronger if you're disabled, including how…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Strictly Wheels on World Championships and inspiring disabled people to dance

14/02/2020

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Para Dance couple Strictly Wheels performing at Para Dance Sport World Championships

Strictly Wheels competed in the Para-dance sport World Championships in Germany. We speak to the dance couple Paula Moulton and…

Wellbeing & Fitness

We speak to six-time Paralympic champion Stephen Miller

16/08/2019

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Paralympian Stephen Miller from behind with Team GB t-shirt on

Find out what keeps successful Paralympian Stephen Miller motivated, his charity SMILE Through Sport and his involvement in the inclusive…

Wellbeing & Fitness

UK’s first wheelchair user to qualify a swimming teacher and lifeguard

28/06/2019

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Find out how disabled swimmer Helen Bull trained to become the UK's first wheelchair user as a swimming teacher and…

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.