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Why Lived Experience Makes Disabled Speakers Powerful Motivators

  Disabled speakers bring powerful insight to workplaces because their expertise is grounded in lived experience. This Easy Read article…

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Your Stories

When Dalila Died

Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice,…

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Lifestyle

Securing Social Security Disability Benefits After a Life-Altering Injury or Illness

Important: This guide is about United States disability benefits, specifically Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other programs run by…

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Lifestyle

Sleeping When Your Body Won’t Switch Off: Practical Night-Time Tips for Disabled People

Falling asleep when you live with pain, spasms, or deep fatigue usually has very little to do with being “tired…

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Work & Education

Is a Learning Disabled Person “Just Like an X Year Old?”

After the thoughtful conversations sparked by Joanna Grace’s recent article “Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?”, we’re delighted to share her…

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Assistive Tech & Products

Creatine and Healthy Ageing: Evidence-Based Support for Disabled People and Carers

I’ve found creatine really helpful in my daily life, both as a carer and as someone managing the physical and…

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Work & Education

Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?

After the recent loss of sensory education pioneer Flo Longhorn, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on the values…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Can Castor Oil or Cacao Powder Help with Disability-Related Symptoms?

Castor Oil and Cacao Powder: faddy trends or genuine helpers? Castor oil and cacao powder have been trending on tiktok…

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