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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…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
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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.