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Kelly Kent never expected years of tube feeding her son Mason to lead to writing an Amazon number one bestseller. This interview explores blended diets, practical nutrition advice, everyday challenges for parent carers, and why clearer guidance is needed in schools and healthcare settings.
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.
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Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice, sensory engagement, and person-centred support. As founder of The Sensory Projects, she brings together professional insight from years of teaching and research with a deep commitment to seeing and valuing people with profound and multiple
Sensory engagement specialist Joanna Grace shares her personal reflections on slowing down this Christmas — and finding connection through the sensory magic of the season. I let my children, and a few of their friends, decorate our Christmas tree this year, a sign that I am progressing as an adult. They broke a few of
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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.
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Although a muscle contracture can feel like it comes on out of the blue, it develops over time. Muscles grow short and tight, limiting range of motion and causing stiffness and pain. Disabled people often struggle with muscle contractures, but what are they exactly? Types and Causes of Muscle Contracture People living with disabilities
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The Active Hands Lite Gripping Aid – an everyday version of their super successful General Gripping Aid Active Hands, a company known for their innovative gripping aids for people with limited hand function, has just launched an exciting new product – the Lite Aid. This lightweight, versatile gripping aid is designed to provide assistance with
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Tetra Push Rims: Extra Grip with Large Surface Area Wheelchair Pushrims “The Tetra Push Rim are brilliant, but not only for Tetraplegics, they’re great for everyone as increase the amount of grip available even when cold or wet for everyone. No longer do I have to worry about slopes and ramps or holes in
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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
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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
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Sophie Morgan loses Blue Badge in Car Theft TV presenter and disability rights advocate, Sophie Morgan, has expressed her frustration and anger after her Blue Badge was stolen from her car while she was away working in America earlier this month. The Loose Women star, who uses a wheelchair, described the inconvenience caused by the
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Emma Purcell shares her review of Friendly Shoes, a unique style of footwear specifically designed for disabled people.
Friendly Shoes review: Comfortable, lightweight and supportive disability footwear Read More »
