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 The post The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

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 The post Have Your Say: Take the Beach Access Survey 2025 appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

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 The post Wanted! Landlords or Private Tenants with Experience of Accessible Home Adaptations appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

Emma Purcell, co-founder of Crip Life™, shares her powerful journey into the world of live music as a disabled fan and advocates for accessible music experiences that include everyone. The post From Rock to Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.

The following article was written by Sophia Lane, a London-based writer and advocate who shares the story of her son Alfie to raise awareness about birth injuries and the need for better neonatal care. We are honoured to share her powerful story. A Traumatic Start When my son Alfie was born, he was blue. He The post When My Son Alfie Was Born Blue: A Mother’s Fight for Justice and Change appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories.