Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories
Mobility scooter fatalities in the UK are rising. Learn why campaigners are pushing for Highway Code updates and how to stay safe on the roads.
Rising Mobility Scooter Fatalities: Driving a new safety campaign Read More »
Exploring how hoists and mobility aids can support sex and intimacy for disabled people. A call for collaboration to create a visual guide for professionals and users.
Hoists for Sex and Intimacy: A Call for Collaboration Read More »
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
Government assistance plays a crucial role in enabling disabled people to live independently. This article compares state funding and support for disabled people in the UK, USA, and Australia.
How do governments support disabled people in the UK, USA and Australia? Read More »
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,
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Awareness Day 2024 Read More »
Raising Awareness on Moebius Syndrome Day January 24th is designated as Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day. This day seeks to raise understanding and visibility for Moebius syndrome – a rare neurological condition that affects the facial muscles and impairs eye movement and facial expressions. Understanding Moebius Syndrome Moebius syndrome is present from birth and is caused
Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 2024 Read More »
Celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: Stronger Together About World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023 World Cerebral Palsy Day in 2023 was celebrated on October 6th. The theme this year highlighted the value of community, ‘Together Stronger.’ The day aims to raise awareness about cerebral palsy, a lifelong motor disorder affecting movements. It’s a global event
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023 Read More »
England’s DPOs Demand Radical Action from Next Government Disabled People’s Manifesto launched today. Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in England are calling for transformative changes. They gathered in Manchester today to urge the next government to address inequalities affecting disabled people. The manifesto outlines key areas like representation, rights, independence, and inclusion. The Disabled People’s Manifesto
Disabled People’s Manifesto Launched Read More »
Ben Clark of Adapt To Perform has just launched a new free e-book “Rolling Forward – A Guide For New Wheelchair Users” Let’s take a look: “Rolling Forward: A Practical Guide for the Journey to Wheelchair Life” Ben Clark’s new guidebook “Rolling Forward” is a must-read for anyone embarking on the transition to wheelchair life.
Ben Clark – Rolling Forward – A guide for new wheelchair users – book review Read More »
Back on the road again! I’d like to share some wheelchair travel tips. Before having children, my wife Clare and I backpacked across Australia for three months, using public transport and carrying everything we needed on my back and Clare’s lap, with me also pushing her manual wheelchair. Now, 18 years later our boys are
Wheelchair Travel Tips Read More »
Adapting to Life in a Wheelchair After Foot Amputation: My Experience and Tips Introducing James Bull who is dealing with the changes caused by his recent foot amputation. James will be talking about the ways he is adapting to life in a wheelchair and the products and tips that he is finding useful. Hi, my
Adapting to life in a wheelchair – Gadgets that help Read More »
Exam Tips for Disabled Students Including some tips from Students at Whizzkidz With help from Whizzkidz here are some exam tips for disabled students. If you’re a student with a disability, you might find that exams can be an extra bit tricky to navigate. But don’t worry, with the right strategies and support, you should
Exam Tips for Disabled Students Read More »
