Take a look at these top tips from Mountain Trike on how to maintain your all-terrain wheelchair in winter so that it stays safe and in good working order.
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Last week we heard about the first half of Jasmine’s trip to New Zealand. If you have a disability – Jasmine has Freidriech’s Ataxia so uses a wheelchair – read on to find out how you too could go on an accessible holiday to New Zealand. Taihape After our first week in New Zealand, we …
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Our writer and editor Raya Al-Jadir talks about how she came to join Disability Horizons, and how it changed her outlook and career path.
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Strive Mobility, which rents disability aids and equipment, lists the top 10 accessible attractions in Europe for you to explore on your next adventure.
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Urinary health is an important part of life, especially for disabled and older people. Many have issues with bladder control, which can affect daily comfort and independence. Problems like difficulty holding urine, trouble emptying the bladder, and infections can lower your quality of life. A mix of lifestyle changes, medical treatments, and new technology can …
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This article discusses Social Security coverage for dementia and Alzheimer’s in the USA. For UK readers, it’s important to note that both conditions are covered under Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for those under State Pension age and Attendance Allowance for those over State Pension age. These UK benefits focus on how the illness affects daily …
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At Active Hands we are pleased to be able to support people with a wide range of disabilities through our products. We also signpost to support groups, charities and organisations who are experts in their field. One non-profit organisation we love to work alongside is The Lucky Fin Project. Through their social media channels, we … Read more
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Having spoken to a range of disabled people, Raya AlJadir rounds-up the 10 things people definitely shouldn’t do when meeting someone with a disability – you’ll probably recognise a lot of these! It is a fact that regular interaction with people who are different to us and from various backgrounds, equips us better in communicating with one …
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