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Entertainment & Culture

Top 10 disabled celebrities from across the world

14/02/2024

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We’ve covered the top 10 female and top 10 male disabled celebrities, many of which are based in the UK.…

Entertainment & Culture

Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-nominated actor creating greater disability representation in the media

25/04/2022

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We speak to BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley about her living with spinal bifida, her acting career and being a patron…

Assistive Tech & Products

How disabled entrepreneur Carina used her experiences to build her own business

14/12/2020

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Disabled entrepreneur Carina holding a cup of coffee sitting outsied a cafe looking into the distance wearing glasses

Disabled entrepreneur Carina, who is a wheelchair user and has Spina Bifida and CFS, explains how she used her experiences…

Entertainment & Culture

8 influential black women with disabilities to follow

05/06/2020

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illustration of a black woman raising her fist with the words "amplify black disabled voices"

Now more than ever it is important to amplify black voices, especially from people with disabilities. One easy and powerful…

Entertainment & Culture

Disabled actor David Proud on moving from acting to directing

14/05/2020

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Screen shot from short film Verisimilitude showing two struggling actresses, one disabled

Disabled actor David Proud, who became known for playing a disabled character in Eastenders, talks to us about moving from…

Lifestyle

Disability recognised at the National Diversity Awards 2019

23/09/2019

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National Diversity Awards Celebrating unity in society

Disabled people and organisations have been recognised at the National Diversity Awards 2019. Find out who made the shortlist and…

Entertainment & Culture

Disabled icons: painter Frida Kahlo and pushing boundaries

17/12/2015

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Painting of Frida Kahlo

In the first of a series of articles on disabled icons, Disability Horizons writer Nichola Daunton discusses legendary Mexican painter…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.