disabled fashion

Assistive Tech & Products

8 stylish and functional adaptive clothing brands for disabled people

06/04/2022

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acks of clothes

We share our collection of some adaptive clothing brands, all of which have discreet, accessible fastenings, wider openings and wheelchair-friendly…

Lifestyle

Being blind doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable

22/09/2020

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Catwalk with a line of women in black a blue dresses viewed from behind walking off the catwalk

Clare Beetham, who is blind, breaks myths around visually impaired people not being fashionable, and how the fashion industry needs…

Lifestyle

Fashion faux pas: industry cuts out disabled people

18/09/2019

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Clothes hanging on a rail

In our recent survey with disability charity Leonard Cheshire, we found that 75% of disabled people's needs are not being…

News

Mayor with prosthetic leg faced online abuse over wearing flat shoes

24/07/2019

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Left - Laura Booth in mayor uniform. Right - one pink laced shoe

A mayor with a prosthetic leg faced online 'abuse' because she wore flat shoes. She fears this will discourage other…

Entertainment & Culture

My catwalk debut in an inclusive fashion show for wheelchair users

14/07/2019

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Wheelchair user Shannon modelling in a fashion show for wheelchair users

Disability Horizons' Deputy Editor Shannon recently took part in an inclusive fashion show for wheelchair users. Read on to find…

Work & Education

GlamSticks: the story of these designer mobility aids

02/08/2012

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Debbie Deboo, creator of designer mobility aids company GlamSticks, shares her video-story of why GlamSticks was created, the popularity it…

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.