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Assistive Tech & Products

Stroke survivor and PhD student invents an award-winning dyslexic ruler reading aid for neurodivergent people

13/05/2022

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Dyslexic ruler reading aid

Stroke survivor and PhD student Bradley Cory has won the Best Eco-Friendly Inventor Entrepreneur Award at the SJL National Start-Up…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How to cope with losing control during Covid-19

09/01/2021

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Disabled blogger Wolfgang shares tips and helpful information on how we can support our mental health during the Coronavirus lockdowns.

Work & Education

Stroke survivor turned blogger, public speaker and podcast star

17/07/2019

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Martin Warrillow was only 49 when he had a stroke. After going through recovery, he decided to help other stroke…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How cycling helped Nick rediscover who he was after a stroke

25/02/2019

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Nick Cole on his adapted sit bike

A stroke changes someone’s life. That is certainly true for Nick Cole, a former senior ICT Project Manager. A stroke…

Lifestyle

Surviving a stroke: living life to the fullest and travelling around the world

21/05/2018

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Wolf in Aukland

New Disability Horizons writer Wolf, who is from New Zealand, is about to embark on a four-month-long adventure as he…

Relationships & Sex

Speaking out about body confidence and disability as a stroke survivor

09/03/2018

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Anna Smith Higgs lying on floor in corset

My name is Anna Smith Higgs. I am a stroke survivor, burlesque dancer and activist for disability and sex. I…

Entertainment & Culture

Book review: Halfway Gone

13/09/2012

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Regular Disability Horizons contributor, Sarah Ismail, reviews Matt Padmore’s book – Halfway Gone – a book about life and love…

Wellbeing & Fitness

My life as a disabled football fanatic

23/04/2012

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New Disability Horizons contributor, Matt Padmore, tells us of his love of football and how a stroke (which left him…

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.
The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Understanding the Landscape of Healthcare Employment for Disabled People The healthcare sector is often seen as a symbol of progress and care, where new medical breakthroughs and patient support come together to make lives better. However, finding jobs in this field can be challenging, especially for disabled people. Even though there have been improvements The post The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.