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Work & Education

Grant Logan founder of Ability Today: equipping disabled people with information and skills

18/01/2022

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Grant Logan's Ability Today Office

An interview with Grant Logan, one of the most influential disabled people this year, as voted by the Power 100.…

Entertainment & Culture

Nothing about us without us: vlogging to tell our stories our way

13/12/2021

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We speak to Carl Thompson, a wheelchair user and vlogger from Australia, about how he started his YouTube channel and…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Rob Smith: designer of the Active Hands gripping aids

08/12/2021

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Rob Smith using general-purpose gripping aid to hold weight in gym

We speak to Rob Smith about living with his disability, designing the Active Hands gripping aids, competing as a wheelchair…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Kate Stanforth: disabled dance teacher empowering inclusive dance

06/11/2021

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Kate Stanforth Academy of Dance written in stylish lettering with Kate on the right sat in her wheelchair in a dance studio

We speak to Kate Stanforth about her inspirations to become a dancer, her dance academy and how the dance industry can…

News

George Robinson says he “breaks down the taboos” surrounding disability in the Netflix show Sex Education

01/10/2021

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George Robinson as Isaac on Sex Education

Actor George Robinson breaks down the taboos surrounding disability and sex in Netflix series Sex Education.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan in the spotlight

27/08/2021

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Kare Adenegan on the race track

We speak to wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan about her career in Para-athletics and her preparations for Tokyo 2020.

Wellbeing & Fitness

From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE in the spotlight

20/08/2021

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Hannah Cockroft sat in racing chair on track

We speak to World, European and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Hannah Cockroft about her career in athletics and her preparations…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Para-archer John Stubbs MBE in the spotlight

12/08/2021

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We speak to experienced Para-archer John Stubbs about his career in archery and his preparations for Tokyo 2020.

Lifestyle

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Wheelchair rugby player Chris Ryan in the spotlight

10/08/2021

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We speak to wheelchair rugby player and Team GB captain Chris Ryan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Para-canoeist Emma Wiggs MBE in the spotlight

05/08/2021

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Emma Wiggs sitting in Canoe with paddle in hand

We speak to World, European and Paralympic canoeing champion Emma Wiggs ahead of her competing at Tokyo 2020.

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.