Want to easily find disabled parking spaces to suit your needs? Why not try the FREE AccessAble website or app to find disabled parking for Blue Badge holders in your area and across the UK. Find out more…
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We’ve rounded up five disability aids and gadgets to help you to live independently, whether that’s cooking, cleaning, working or watching TV. Find out more about how these cheap disability aids could help you.
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We share 10 famous and successful people with Down’s syndrome from the world of TV, film, art, fashion and business.
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The BBC medical drama Casualty is set to air the finale of a three-part episode arc, which features the real-life story of a young boy with a learning disability who almost died in hospital due to health inequalities by medical staff.
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Last year we interviewed popular disabled singer and musician James Ian about his career and disability. This year, with his finger firmly on the musical pulse, we’ve asked him to round up the top 5 music festivals 2016 worth visiting this summer. And it doesn’t stop there, so that you can access awesome music across the UK, no matter …
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On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, disabled writer and blogger Raya AlJadir writes on open letter to her younger self.
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Sports, and a competitive streak, can be a cause of discord in marriage. But for Heather Gray and her husband, sports preserved their union – and her husband’s life. Sports has taken its knocks, but when you credit sports for saving the life of your husband, it’s hard to be critical. Your intellectual mind recognises …
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According to the Papworth Trust, by the age of 26, disabled people are four times more likely to be out of work or not in education than non-disabled people. At the end of last year, the Conservative government announced a renewed pledge to get 1 million disabled people into work within the next 10 years. But, …
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My name is Anna Smith Higgs. I am a stroke survivor, burlesque dancer and activist for disability and sex. I am passionate about sharing my story as a stroke survivor, and becoming disabled after a stroke. We are often overlooked, and our voices go unheard. I am here to change that. It was Christmas day …
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Hayleigh Barclay is delighted to join in with Disability Horizons to offer a monthly article on entertainment. Hayleigh has a Masters in Creative Media Practises and is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and she’s going to use her expertise to open up the world of entertainment to Disability Horizon’s readers. …
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