Disability Horizons Shop Disability Living Aids and Accessories
New face mask rules in the UK mean that everyone must wear a face covering on public transport. But what if that is difficult for you to do because of a disability or health condition? We explain the new rules around face masks, who is exempt from wearing one and how our face mask exemption […]
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If you have a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult for you to wear a face covering, you can self-certify as being exempt where it is mandatory to wear one (scroll down for more details on who these apply to and where masks are recquired).
To help ensure you feel more comfortable, we’ve created an exemption card for those who have a genuine reason to not wear a mask.
Our mask exemption card comes on a lanyard or badge clip. It is a durable, portable pass that you can wear around your neck or pinned to your coat or top while travelling, in shops and or anywhere you need to.
It provides staff and others around you with immediate and simple-to-understand information regarding your mask exemption.
The bright red lanyard has ‘MASK EXEMPT’ written in white capital letters so it is easy to see. The credit card-sized ID badge further explains your mask exemption as being due to a “disability/health condition”. Both can be shown and read at a safe distance.
There isn’t a legal requirement to wear a lanyard or display any form of exemption, but our card will give you an easy and quick way to convey your medical exemption.
There is also the option to purchase the card with a badge clip instead of a lanyard, which can be worn on shirts, tops or coats.
The pocked-sized design of the card, badge clip and lanyard means it can be stored in your coat or bag making it easy to access and put around your neck or pin to you.
The lanyard is 20mm wide and made of recycled materials. It has a ‘safety break’ clip that detaches in case the lanyard gets caught or tangled. It can also be easily reclosed. The card comes in an open-faced cardholder.
You can choose:
All the face mask exemption cards with lanyards or face mask exemption cards with a badge clip come fully assembled.
NEW: If you need to exercise your exemption to the NHS Covid Pass system, you might want to check out our new “Covid Pass Exemption card“
If you need to lip-read, you might want to try a lip-reading face mask for you and your companion, and our ‘I need to lip-read card’ card.
Please note that although our card gives an easy visual aid to staff of your exemption, as people can self-certify, it’s not an absolute guarantee that you won’t be stopped or asked for more information. We recommend that you also have proof of or information about your condition with you, just in case you are asked for it.
These cards are ONLY designed for people with a GENUINE ‘legitimate or reasonable reason‘ for not wearing a mask, as listed under Government guidelines. If you do not have a valid reason, you’re likely to be fined.
Scroll down below for full information on the new face mask rules, official exemptions and how these might apply to you.
We’re now also selling the face mask exemption cards in bulk. They’re perfect for businesses, organisations, workplaces, schools, colleges and more.
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In our new regular feature, Duncan Edwards, our Disability Horizons Shop Manager and owner of Trabasack, will look at innovative new inventions and designs that could make a big difference to your day-to-day life if you’re disabled. All of them are seeking funding through Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms – an exciting way to discover
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As many of you will know, at the end of last year we launched a Disability Horizons Shop. But you might not be aware that Duncan, the co-founder of the innovative Trabasack wheelchair lap tray, is at the helm of the store, working with reliable and trusted suppliers to deliver our wide product selection. Find
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The Uriwell range of portable, personal toilets are an ingenious yet low-tech life saver. This pack includes 3 handy Uriwell portable Happy Pee urinals with a fun and cheery frog design!
Triple Pack of Uriwell Happy Pee Portable Urinals Read More »
On 1st January 2020, we launched our new online shop, full of stylish and practical products that will give greater accessibility and independence to disabled people’s lives. For many of us with physical disabilities, we rely heavily on disability living aids to enable us to walk, transfer, carry out daily task and personal care. Luckily
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Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a disabled friend or loved one this festive season? Check out our top six accessible gifts for Christmas on our new Disability Horizons Shop.
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We hope that you can find the answer to your query below, however, if you still have a question, please visit our get in touch page for all our contact details. Click on the question to head down to the answer below. Why has Disability Horizons launched a shop? What can I buy? Who makes the
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Stand out from the crowd with a bright walking stick from the Blue Badge Company paired with its stylish and compact storage bags.
It snaps open and folds neatly for easy storage. It’s small enough to pack into a handbag or large pocket, and are ideal for dining out or travelling.
The neat little bag features a press-stud fastener to stop the stick from slipping out and a handy D-ring to hang from a coat hook or easily clip onto a handbag or wheelchair.
No need to adjust the stick height before folding away, and it’s quick and easy to reassemble.
Made from high quality, lightweight aluminium with rubber, non-slip ferrule and a Canadian maple wood handle.
Available in quirky British patterns and pretty floral classics, choose a print to really reflect your personality!
With designs suitable for men and women, our Blue Badge Co folding walking sticks are the perfect travelling companion. The stick easily folds away into coordinating carry case, keeping it protected and discreet.
Packaged in a specially designed gift box.
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Scroll down below for colour/pattern options, dimensions and to watch a video to see it in action.
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Stand out from the crowd with the Blue Badge Company’s bright and brilliant adjustable folding walking sticks.
Snaps open and folds neatly for easy storage. It’s small enough to pack into a handbag or large pocket, so are ideal for dining out or travelling.
No need to adjust the stick height before folding away, quick and easy to reassemble.
Made from high quality, lightweight aluminium with rubber, non-slip ferrule and a Canadian maple wood handle.
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Scroll down for style options, dimensions and to watch a video to see it in action.
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