Gatwick Airport has launched a new independent panel to help shape the airport’s accessibility strategy and improve services for disabled passengers.
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Rupy Kaur is a young, British Asian, disabled woman, who is very independent and can be feisty when needed (so she says!). She is writing for DH on some of the experiences that happen to her on a day-to-day basis, focussing on relationships with PAs. This month, Rupy talks about how to train your PA …
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With its Detailed Access Guides, website and app AccessAble helps you to plan days out and holidays across the UK, with accessibility information for a range of disabilities.
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Diana Elizabeth Jordan is a disabled actress and activist. She’s been working in the industry for most of her life and is keen to create change for other disabled actors, as well as change society’s perception of disability.
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In need of a good laugh over the Easter weekend? Disability Horizons reader and self-confessed YouTube video junkie, Emma Purcell, shares her top 10 awesome disability-related videos that will make you smile. Enjoy! WARNING: before you watch these videos, please keep in mind that some contain strong language. Top 10 things I wish people knew …
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If you have a disability or health condition, these 5 self-care tips will help you to manage those difficult days that we all struggle with.
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Ever thought about climbing a mountain or joining a race in your wheelchair but not been quite sure where to start?Our all terrain wheelchairs have been used on a whole range of extreme adventures and challenges and below we have put together a list of top tips to assist you with planning for an extreme challenge.Everyone enjoys a little bit of adventure. There is no rule as to what defines adventure, but if it is something you wouldn’t normally do then we’d class it as an adventure.It might simply be letting go of the brakes on your wheelchair and freewheeling downhill. It might be exploring new routes that you have often passed by but never taken. Or it could be taking to the ice rink (yes in your wheelchair!). These are all adventurous!However, some people like to take these adventures to the next level and take on what we call…
A Day to Look at the Positives of a Great Invention! Key Point Details Date March 1st annually Purpose Celebrate the positive impact of wheelchairs and raise awareness about accessibility Founded By Steve Wilkinson in 2008 Global Reach Celebrated in countries including the UK, USA, Australia, and more Trabasack’s Role Provides innovative lap desk bags […]
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After another busy year we’re heading back to Naidex at the NEC in Birmingham, UK on the 19th and 20th March 2025. We love to meet our lovely customers in person and help you find the best gripping solutions for you! Our fantastic team will be out in force on stand MP-A180 in the Naidex … Read more
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Here are 8 children’s books eith disabled characters that you should encourage children to read or local libraries.
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