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Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards manages the Disability Horizons Shop, where he focuses on sourcing practical, well-designed products that improve everyday life for disabled people. His work reflects lived experience rather than distant theory, shaped by family, not policy. His wife Clare, an artist and designer, co-founded Trabasack, best known for its original lap desk bag. After sustaining a spinal injury, Clare became a wheelchair user. That change brought a sharper perspective to her design work and turned personal need into creative drive. Trabasack grew from that focus — making useful, adaptable products that support mobility and independence. Their son Joe lives with Dravet syndrome, a rare and complex form of epilepsy. His condition brings day-to-day challenges that few families encounter, but it has also sharpened Duncan’s eye for what’s truly useful. From feeding aids to communication tools, he knows how the right product can make a small but vital difference. These experiences shape the decisions he makes as shop manager. It’s why he pays close attention to detail, asks hard questions about function and accessibility, and chooses stock with a deep awareness of what people actually need. Duncan’s role in the disability community is grounded, not performative. He doesn’t trade in vague ideals — he deals in things that work, because he’s spent years living with the frustrations of an environment that doesn’t always work for his family.

Young man wearing a black Fred Perry adaptive polo shirt, holding the collar to show its magnetic fastening.

Fred Perry’s Adaptive Shirt Challenges the ‘Disability Tax’ – Here’s Why That Matters

  When Fred Perry launched its adaptive polo shirt—priced identically to the original—it raised eyebrows in both the fashion world and the disability community. It’s a rare move in an industry where accessibility often comes with a premium. In this piece, Duncan Edwards—shop manager at Disability Horizons Shop, product designer, and entrepreneur—shares his perspective on

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The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong

We were contacted by Hema Thakur, a researcher exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) affects accessibility, especially for people with cognitive disabilities. She asked us to share her important findings, and we’re glad to do so. The topic is complex but deeply relevant. Hema tested whether GPT-4, a popular AI tool, can simplify expert feedback without

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Have Your Say: Take the Beach Access Survey 2025

Your Voice is  Needed! Beach Access Survey 2025 Key Takeaways Topic Summary What it is A national survey gathering insights from disabled people and those with health conditions on their experiences accessing beaches and blue spaces Why it matters Many beaches and waterways remain physically and socially inaccessible — this survey provides real-world data to

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Wanted! Landlords or Private Tenants with Experience of Accessible Home Adaptations

Can You Help Improve Accessible Housing? An Accessible Housing Advocate Is Looking for Case Studies   Guy Harris: “I need a landlord and/or tenant in the private rented sector that have had adaptations made for them and that has been a positive experience.” Topic Summary What’s the ask? A request to connect with landlords or

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9 Practical Tips for Mobility at Home After a Stroke, Brain or Nerve Injury

When you finally come home after neurological treatment or illness, things might look the same—but your home is now different in the way you can use it. You know your home well, but small changes can make moving around easier. After treatment, you might have trouble walking, standing, or doing everyday things and it can

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