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Entertainment & Culture

Netflix Shows with Disabled Actors and Characters – updated for 2024

30/05/2024

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We roundup eight of the best TV shows and films with disabled actors and characters available on the Netflix streaming…

Work & Education

13 disabled scientists you should explore and discover

23/05/2024

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We share 10 disabled scientists you should explore and discover, including physicists Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein.

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…

Entertainment & Culture

Via: representing visible inclusive accessibility across events and exhibitions

13/03/2023

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Via is working to create a standard of accessibility across the event and exhibition industry. While many access needs, disabilities…

Lifestyle

The Coaching and Therapy People: providing life coaching solutions for disabled people

28/02/2023

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The Coaching and Therapy People provides personalised life coaching and therapy solutions to individuals with disabilities.

Lifestyle

Driving Forwards: a memoir and reflection of life by TV presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan

01/02/2023

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Sophie Morgan

Our writer, Raya Al-Jadir, gives a book review of Driving Forwards by Sophie Morgan, in which Sophie shares her journey…

Resilience and determination in hospital with a long-term health condition

06/01/2023

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Rebecca surrounded by her hospital Team

Rebecca Hurbert is a determined, resilient woman who doesn’t let her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis define her. She shares the…

Assistive Tech & Products

ZipOns: adapted trousers to help you dress easier and be freer

04/11/2022

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Four people - two children (a boy and girl) and two adults (a man and women) - wearing BeFree ZipOn adaptive trousers sitting and kneeling smiling at the camera

Find out more about ZipOns adapted trousers that make dressing easier if you have a disability, limited mobility or are…

News

Less than 2% of characters in the top UK TV shows are disabled

06/10/2022

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Streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com shares its latest research – Diversity in the UK - which has found TV bosses are doing…

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 self-care tips: how to manage difficult days if you have a disability or health condition

22/09/2022

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A white sign in a wooden frame that says 'Self care isn't selfish'. It's on a pink background with the shadow of a plant

If you have a disability or health condition, these 5 self-care tips will help you to manage those difficult days…

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.