Performing Arts

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Melissa Johns: disabled actress and advocate for disability in the performing arts

19/08/2024

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Melissa Johns

We speak to Melissa Johns about living wiih her disability, her acting career both on stage and screen, her appearance…

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10 influential and versatile disabled drag queens you should follow on social media

25/06/2024

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A close up of the lower part of a man's face. He has a black beard and has a pink feather boa around his neck and is wearing blue jewelled earrings

Disability Horizons shares 6 glamorous, stylish and empowering disabled drag queens you should follow on social media.

Lifestyle

Naidex 2023: how you can have fun and get motivated at Europe’s largest disability exhibition?

06/02/2023

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Find out what you can do and explore at Naidex 2023, Europe’s largest disability exhibition, which will include the Disability…

Lifestyle

Jess Thom: changing the narrative about Tourette’s

07/05/2022

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We speak to Jess Thom about living with Tourette’s, her creative project Touretteshero and her appearances on stage and screen.

Lifestyle

How a stroke survivor became a burlesque dancing sensation in the West End

25/03/2022

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Anna on stage doing burlesque dancing holding up her right arm up with her left arm

Stroke survivor, Anna Smith Higgs, shares how she became a burlesque dancing sensation and later secured a regular spot on…

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BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with brand new commissions

04/06/2021

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Woman surrounded by trees - The Hollow - BBC Arts

BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with new film and audio commissions.

Entertainment & Culture

Joanne Roughton-Arnold: visually impaired violinist, opera singer and founder of FormidAbility

07/09/2020

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Joanne Roughton-Arnold - I gioielli dell Madonna - Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari - Opera Holland Park

Joanne Roughton-Arnold is a visually impaired violinist, opera singer and the founder of the opera company formidAbility, which makes opera…

Entertainment & Culture

To be or not to be… accessible?

08/12/2011

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New DH contributor, Nicky Baker, shares this article about her experiences of getting involved in the performing arts and the…

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.
Choosing the Right Stairlift
Choosing the Right Stairlift: A Full Guide Getting Up and Down Stairs Made Easier For many disabled people and people who find it hard to move around, stairs can be a big issue. Stairlifts can help make life easier. A stairlift is a seat that moves up and down stairs on a track. It helps The post Choosing the Right Stairlift appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.