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TV Access Project: a coalition of broadcasters pledge to make the TV industry more accessible for disabled talent

23/02/2023

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The TV Access Project (TAP) is a coalition of 10 of the UK’s biggest broadcasters and streamers who have pledged…

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The Great British Sewing Bee represents disability without mentioning it

30/04/2022

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The Great British Sewing Bee, a BBC reality show in which 12 people compete to be the best sewer, is…

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80% of disabled people have experienced accessibility issues with online streaming services

24/06/2020

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A survey conducted by Scope has found 80% of disabled people have experienced accessibility issues with online streaming services.

Entertainment & Culture

January 2020: unmissable disability-related culture, arts and entertainment

18/01/2020

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It’s a new year – a new decade, in fact – and a new crop of disability-related arts, culture and…

Entertainment & Culture

Disability and the media: free speech is everything

28/02/2013

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Disability in the media and free speech

Comedian and blogger Ted Shiress, who recently wrote for us about disability and using escorts, talks about the media and…

Entertainment & Culture

I’m Spazticus: straight from the horse’s mouth

23/08/2012

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I’m Spazticus is a new hidden camera prank show from Channel 4, airing in the run up to the Paralympics.…

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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.