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Top TV talent back first BBC Writersroom’s open call for disabled writers

04/03/2023

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BBC Writers’ Access Group

Top TV writers and actors Rose Ayling-Ellis, Ruth Madeley and Jack Thorne have thrown their support behind a new BBC…

Entertainment & Culture

15 inclusive books by disabled women writers

17/11/2022

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Photograph of a woman wearing a mustard-colour jumper and silver bangles, typing on a laptop on a wooden desk

It's an exciting time for inclusive literature as more disabled authors are entering the literary world, especially disabled women writers.…

Lifestyle

8 disabled influencers from different ethnic minority groups

11/11/2022

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Image is a photograph of a young woman with black hair, using a selfie light and filming herself talking to the camera. Behind her is an interior brick wall with neon lights.

We share 8 disabled influencers from different ethnic minorities from the world of literature, entertainment, comedy, fashion, public speaking and…

Entertainment & Culture

Disability short story series: Cinderella part two

15/10/2021

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A typewriter has written Stories Matter - photo by Suzy Hazelwood

Hayleigh Barclay, a talented disabled writer, excites us with the second part of her new short story, a spin on…

Entertainment & Culture

Disability short story series: Cinderella part one

10/03/2021

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Person writing a story in a book - Image by Pexels from Pixabay

Hayleigh Barclay, a talented disabled writer, introduces us to the first part of her new short story, a spin on…

Lifestyle

Using writing as a way to free yourself and increase disability awareness

21/06/2019

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Rebecca Sullivan in garden

Blogger Rebecca Sullivan uses her writing as a way to express her experiences of living with cerebral palsy. Find out…

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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.