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Skiggle: a FREE 24-hour SOS alert service for disability and special needs care products and equipment

31/05/2022

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Skiggle Co-founders Christine and Helen with James who is sat in his wheelchair smiling with a large beach ball on his lap

Find out how Skiggle's 24-hour FREE SOS service and marketplace for special needs care products can help you if you…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability and me: an open letter to my younger self

03/12/2020

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Woman's hand holding a blue pen writing on a pan with a black mug and glasses next to the pad on the table

On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, disabled writer and blogger Raya AlJadir writes on open letter to her younger…

Lifestyle

The advantages and disadvantages of my child having inherited my disability

21/08/2020

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Emma with her two sons and husband in a market square between ornate buildings

Emma Bowler, who has Kniest Syndrome, a rare disability, talks about the positives and negatives of having a child who…

Work & Education

Sophie Morgan: how perceptions of disability are changing in Africa

04/12/2019

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Sophie Morgan with a group of young disabled children in a classroom in Africa

Disability activist and TV personality Sophie Morgan recently visited Africa for disability charity Leonard Cheshire to see how attitudes toward…

Lifestyle

10 things a disabled person needs to know about their mother

09/03/2018

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Tasneem as with his mother on a beach

A mother’s love is strong and unbreakable. She’s usually your biggest fan. But as a disabled person, do you worry…

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.