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Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight

04/09/2024

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We speak to visually impaired Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg ahead of him competing at Tokyo 2020 this summer.

Lifestyle

Stelios Award winners now part of Sir Stelios’ easy family of brands

04/04/2023

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Foundation awards launch event 2018 showing L-R, Amar Latif, 2007 Stelios Winner and Founder of Traveleyes; Neil Heslop, CEO Leonard Cheshire; Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou; and Josh Wintersgill, 2018 Stelios Winner and Founder of easyTravelseat.

The Stelios Awards is an event that gives grant money to disabled entrepreneurs in the UK. As well as awarding…

Assistive Tech & Products

Introducing eSight: assistive technology for the visually impaired

03/03/2023

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eSight is an assistive technology company that specialise in electronic eyewear for the visually impaired.

Assistive Tech & Products

Introducing Panopreter the text-to-speech experts

02/03/2023

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Text-to-speech (TTS) software is one of the emerging technologies that has enabled people with visual, physical, or learning disabilities to…

Assistive Tech & Products

5 reasons audio description is important to people with sight loss

02/07/2022

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Emma has been running a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV shows and streaming services. Emma…

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 spectacular winter para-sports athletes will compete in at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

04/03/2022

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The Winter Paralympics have opened and we guide you through everything you need to know about the 5 winter para-sports.

Lifestyle

4 ways to help blind and visually impaired people during the festive season

20/12/2021

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Blind blogger Holly shares 4 ways you can make Christmas more inclusive for blind and visually impaired people.

Lifestyle

10 disability horror stories that will shock you this Halloween

24/10/2021

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Disability blogger Emma Purcell shares her very own disability horror stories that will terrify and shock you this halloween.

Lifestyle

Stopping the hero vs victim narrative for disabled people

21/07/2021

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Disabled blogger Chloe Tear explains why the hero and victim narrative should stop for disabled people and we should be…

Lifestyle

Finding the balance between sharing the positivity and reality as a disabled person

17/07/2021

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Holly, a visually impaired blogger, examines how she finds the balance between sharing the positivity and reality as a disabled…

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.