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8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability

Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.

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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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The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Understanding the Landscape of Healthcare Employment for Disabled People   The healthcare sector is often seen as a symbol of progress and care, where new medical breakthroughs and patient support come together to make lives better. However, finding jobs in this field can be challenging, especially for disabled people. Even though there have been improvements

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Awareness Day 2024

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)? January 30th is CTE Day. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain condition believed to be caused by repeated head traumas that are often seen in high-impact sports like football, hockey, soccer, rugby, and boxing.  Initially identified in boxers and later in other contact sports athletes and military personnel,

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