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5 Tips to Researching Funding Options for Assistive Devices

A quick guide to finding funding for assistive devices, exploring options such as government programs, grants, foundations, crowdfunding, and medical savings accounts across the UK and USA. It’s challenging enough to go through life with a disability or chronic health condition. Often, financial constraints make it even more difficult when you need to cover the […]

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Understanding Muscle Contractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Solution

Although a muscle contracture can feel like it comes on out of the blue, it develops over time.   Muscles grow short and tight, limiting range of motion and causing stiffness and pain. Disabled people often struggle with muscle contractures, but what are they exactly? Types and Causes of Muscle Contracture People living with disabilities

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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

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Steph’s Packed Lunch C4 Disability Special featuring Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disability Special Episode on Steph’s Packed Lunch: Many Perspectives from The Disability Community Aspect Detail Introduction by Tanni-Grey Thompson Insights on the challenges still faced by disabled people in 2023. Disabled Entrepreneurs on TV Highlighting the experiences of disabled entrepreneurs on “Steph’s Packed Lunch”. Featured Products Focus on innovative products like Bealies Wheelchair Joggers, SUP

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