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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 »
Accessible banking remains a serious barrier for many disabled people in the UK. From inaccessible apps and rigid identity checks to account freezes triggered by disability-related spending, financial systems still exclude many customers. This article explains the real impact on daily life and disabled entrepreneurship, why the issue matters, and what accessible banking should look like.
Why Accessible Banking Still Fails Disabled People in the UK Read More »
Parliament wants your experiences of disability equipment – and time is short MPs will debate disability equipment provision in Parliament on 11 March. Ahead of the debate, Seamus Logan MP is asking disabled people, carers, and families to share their experiences. Disability Horizons recently covered the campaign for accessible motorhomes, but this consultation looks at
Parliament wants your experiences of disability equipment – before 10 March 2026 Read More »
A recent media article has reignited debate about how autism is understood in research and public discussion. In this response, sensory engagement specialist and author Joanna Grace explains why listening to autistic voices is essential when talking about the autism spectrum.
The REAL Autism Epidemic Read More »
