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The UK’s first National Ablepreneurs Day takes place in Shrewsbury on 16 September 2026, bringing together disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. The free founding event includes disabled entrepreneur stories, speakers, accessible networking, regular breaks and a dedicated Calm Space, ahead of plans for a full national launch in 2027.
Hungary’s disability equipment system differs from the UK’s, but many of the same barriers remain. This article explains how funding, accessible customer service and practical equipment advice affect disabled people and family carers. It also explores lessons UK retailers and policymakers can take from Értéksziget’s customer-first approach, showing that independent living often depends as much on clear information as on the equipment itself.
What One Hungarian Disability Retailer Can Teach the UK About Independent Living Read More »
Kelly Kent never expected years of tube feeding her son Mason to lead to writing an Amazon number one bestseller. This interview explores blended diets, practical nutrition advice, everyday challenges for parent carers, and why clearer guidance is needed in schools and healthcare settings.
Wheelchair pool player Gareth Clarke has continued building his profile through sponsorship, advocacy and the launch of his Rollin Cue brand. He explains the barriers wheelchair users still face in cue sports, why visibility matters and how he hopes to encourage more disabled people to pick up a cue.
Rollin Cue – Never Give Up: Gareth’s Next Chapter in Wheelchair Pool Read More »
Disability Pride Month can feel joyful for some disabled people and complicated for others. In this personal reflection, Tom Garrod explores a quieter form of disability pride built around accepting access needs, letting go of shame and recognising that belonging should never depend on feeling inspirational.
Disability Pride Doesn’t Have to Mean Feeling Proud Every Day Read More »
Tracy Kiss built a successful career in fitness and online content creation while living with chronic pain she couldn’t explain. After decades of medical dismissal, she was diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), alongside autism and ADHD. In this Disability Pride Month interview, she discusses invisible disability, self-advocacy, working around fluctuating health, and why online disability communities can change lives.
MERU nearly vanished. The specialist charity that built the Bugzi wheelchair and designed switch-adapted toys for disabled children was caught up in the collapse of QEF — a 90-year-old organisation whose closure in 2025 affected many services and thousands of people across the disability sector. Cerebra stepped in to rescue MERU’s work and keep these vital services available to families.
What Happened to MERU? How Cerebra Rescued a Vital Service for Disabled Children Read More »
As many readers know, Duncan Edwards’ journey into disability entrepreneurship began with Trabasack. This short update shares the news that the Trabasack Curve is back in stock following the arrival of a new shipment. It also highlights a new partnership between Trabasack and Active Hands, two disability-led businesses that have worked together for many years. Readers can follow the link to learn more about the latest stock arrival and what the partnership means for future availability.
Trabasack Curve Back in Stock and New Active Hands Partnership Announced Read More »
The England Football approached Disability Horizons because they know our community. Our readers are disabled people, their families, carers, friends, and colleagues – people who already understand that disabled people are just ordinary people who want the same things everyone else does, including the chance to play, contribute, and belong. That’s exactly the kind of volunteer disability football needs, and exactly why I’m proud to support this campaign. If you’ve ever wanted to give something back, this is a brilliant place to start.
Volunteer in Disability Football – England Football Needs You Read More »
A clear, practical guide to mobility scooter batteries, covering types (AGM, gel, lithium), sizing, warning signs, lifespan, and how to choose the right replacement. Includes expert insight and real-world experience to help avoid costly mistakes and improve everyday reliability.
Choosing the Right Replacement Battery for Your Mobility Scooter: A Complete Guide Read More »
Motability vehicles are often described as a benefit. That framing misses what they actually are in day-to-day life.
For many disabled people, a Motability vehicle is how you get to hospital appointments that can’t be moved, or school placements that exist miles away because local options don’t meet access needs. It’s how people work, care for family, and manage routines that don’t follow a neat schedule.
That context matters when looking at the changes coming in 2026.
From April, new customers will be placed onto a driving monitoring system called DriveSmart. From July, new leases will include a 10,000-mile annual cap, with higher charges for going over. On paper, those changes might look administrative. In practice, they intersect directly with how disabled people live.
From April 2026, Motability Will Monitor Every Journey You Make. No Opt-Out. Read More »
Tom Davies, known as DovelyTom, shares how cerebral palsy and dyslexia shape his life as a disabled content creator, from energy and access barriers to money, identity and online community.
What Nobody Tells You About Being a Disabled Content Creator Read More »
