mental health

Entertainment & Culture

Comedian Juliette Burton on being open about her mental health

03/07/2020

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Juliette Burton, who is a stand-up comedian, has struggled with mental health problems throughout her life. She hopes that being…

Lifestyle

Blogger Bryony Moss on becoming a writer, actor, model and disability advocate

30/06/2020

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We hear from blogger and aspiring actor and model, Bryony Moss, on how she wants to use her blog and…

Entertainment & Culture

Disabled filmmaker wins award in Best Shorts Film Competition

03/06/2020

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Disabled filmmaker Stephanie-Casttelete-Tyrrell has won a prestigious award for her documentary Muscle Warriors at the Best Shorts Film Competition.

Work & Education

How one woman supports businesses looking to become Disability Confident

22/05/2020

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Emma Shepherd

Emma Shepherd used her experience living with a disability and her background in HR to create Let's Talk Disability. This…

Wellbeing & Fitness

7 ways to boost your mental wellbeing during lockdown and beyond

01/05/2020

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Woman's hand holding a note saying you've got this

If you're struggling because of the Covid-19 isolation, discover 7 ways you can boost your mental wellbeing now and into…

Entertainment & Culture

November 2019: unmissable disability-related culture, arts and entertainment

02/11/2019

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Brown tickets

We round up the best disability-related entertainment, art and culture, including tour dates with disabled comedian Lost Voice Guy, new…

Lifestyle

10 celebrities who have struggled with mental health

06/10/2019

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Mental health issues, from anxiety and panic attacks to depression and bipolar, can all have disabling effects. Here, we've highlighted…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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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.