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Starting a Business When You Have a Disability – Easy Read Guide

Young man in a wheelchair sitting at a computer desk in a library, smiling at the camera.This guide is for disabled people who want to start a business or grow a small business.We use EasyRead words, short sentences, and clear tips to help you understand everything. How to Use This Guide This guide is written in a very easy-to-read style. We use: Short sentences Simple everyday words Clear headings and bullet …

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2025 events Mountain Trike will be attending or hosting this year

Come and visit us during 2025Here at Mountain Trike we love to get out and about and this year you’ll be able to find us at a number of exhibitions and outdoor events. This is a great chance to come and see us to test ride our all terrain wheelchair range and chat to our knowledgable team.Below are the events we’ve confirmed so far for 2025:MARCHNaidex – organised disability exhibition, free to attendNEC, Birmingham;19-20 March 2025Stand C184https://www.naidex.co.uk/Bridgemere Garden Centre, Nantwich30 March 2025, we’ll be located at the entrance/exitMAYKidz-Adultz South – organised disability exhibition, free to attendFarnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre;Thursday 1st May 2025;Stand A4https://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-south/MT Spring Demo Day – our own event free to attend Delamere Forest, Nantwich;Friday 16th May 2025https://www.mountaintrike.com/discover/come-and-try-out-a-mountain-trike-wheelchair-at-our-demo-dayStaffordshire County Show – organised outdoor event, ticket prices applyStafford Show Grouund;28-29 May 2025;We’ll be located in the show groundhttps://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/staffordshire-county-show/Adaptiv Mobility Access Adventure Open Day – organised event free to attendHeron…

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Inclusive Home Design Ideas for All Abilities

Snow-covered garden with a wrought iron gate and archway, leading to a brick path and a house in the background at sunset.Designing Homes for Everyone: How Inclusive Design Creates Safer, Smarter, and More Comfortable Living Spaces Universal design is a way to build homes that truly work for everyone. Inclusive home design ensures comfort, safety, and independence without sacrificing style. Whether you’re renovating for accessibility or planning your forever home, the right choices today can mean …

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Starting your own business – Startup 101!

This is an updated post from our archives. It offers foundational guidance for disabled entrepreneurs looking to start their own business, covering motivation, planning, and early steps to success. Want to start your own business? Rich Donovan, a disabled entrepreneur based in New York City who has started several successful businesses, shares an article with …

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A woman in a wheelchair sits at a wooden table, working on a laptop. She is wearing a yellow top and patterned skirt, and looking toward the camera with a slight smile. The setting includes a brick wall and minimalist decor with small potted plants.

How to Adopt Multidisciplinary Approaches for Disability Support

A woman in a wheelchair sits at a wooden table, working on a laptop. She is wearing a yellow top and patterned skirt, and looking toward the camera with a slight smile. The setting includes a brick wall and minimalist decor with small potted plants.  Disability support has evolved considerably over the years. From only isolated treatments, it has become a holistic approach involving professionals from multiple disciplines. This multidisciplinary approach manages the needs of people with disabilities, covering medical and psychological requirements with educational and social needs.   The prime advantage of such support is individualized, all-encompassing care. …

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An illustration highlighting cybersecurity and VPN usage for mobile protection. Key Elements: A man in a wheelchair is using a smartphone. A large smartphone screen beside him displays a VPN shield icon with a checkmark and Android logo. Symbols around them include a password field, lock icons, warning signs, a hacker in a hoodie peeking from a window, a bug icon, and a Wi-Fi symbol. The visual style is flat and illustrative, using shades of blue and orange. Contextual Information: The image emphasizes digital safety, suggesting that using a VPN can help protect against threats like malware, weak passwords, and hackers—highlighting accessibility and inclusion in cybersecurity.

Tech Risks: Why Backdoor Attacks are a Growing Concern for Disabled Users

An illustration highlighting cybersecurity and VPN usage for mobile protection. Key Elements: A man in a wheelchair is using a smartphone. A large smartphone screen beside him displays a VPN shield icon with a checkmark and Android logo. Symbols around them include a password field, lock icons, warning signs, a hacker in a hoodie peeking from a window, a bug icon, and a Wi-Fi symbol. The visual style is flat and illustrative, using shades of blue and orange. Contextual Information: The image emphasizes digital safety, suggesting that using a VPN can help protect against threats like malware, weak passwords, and hackers—highlighting accessibility and inclusion in cybersecurity.  Cyberattacks are increasing all the time and disabled people can be vulnerable to backdoor attacks. They often rely on assistive technologies and attackers can exploit weak points in the technology. A backdoor attack can have serious repercussions for disabled people.   What are backdoor attacks? In a backdoor attack, the attacker uses a weak …

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CapCut video editing software shown on a laptop and smartphone. The screens display video timelines, text overlays, and image cutouts, demonstrating how users can create professional-looking social media videos with simple tools.

How Disabled People Can Make Money on YouTube and TikTok Using CapCut’s Accessible Tools

CapCut video editing software shown on a laptop and smartphone. The screens display video timelines, text overlays, and image cutouts, demonstrating how users can create professional-looking social media videos with simple tools.  Through digital platforms such as CapCut, disabled creators gain access to new opportunities in creative careers because these platforms have removed creative career barriers. The built-in accessible features, such as voice commands and simple interfaces, along with cloud tools, allow users to create content regardless of equipment needs or time constraints. Digital tools provide …

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Practical Accommodations and Strategies for Disabled Students in UK School

A primary school teacher stands at a digital whiteboard displaying colorful symbols and icons, engaging a classroom with multisensory content. In the foreground, a student wearing blue headphones uses a tablet with assistive reading software. The classroom has flexible seating, calm lighting, and visual displays, reflecting an inclusive learning environment.Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed in school. Yet for disabled students with learning disabilities, traditional classroom environments often create barriers rather than opportunities. As we approach the 2025-2026 academic year, UK schools face increasing pressure to improve their inclusive education practices. Learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and processing disorders affect how …

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An older man with gray hair and glasses is riding a four-wheeled mobility scooter on a paved path. He is seated upright and smiling while holding the handlebars. The scooter has large tires and a supportive backrest, designed for outdoor use. The background shows a grassy field in motion blur, indicating movement.

The future of mobility – new modern mobility scooter, launched in the UK

An older man with gray hair and glasses is riding a four-wheeled mobility scooter on a paved path. He is seated upright and smiling while holding the handlebars. The scooter has large tires and a supportive backrest, designed for outdoor use. The background shows a grassy field in motion blur, indicating movement.Sunrise Medical, a global leader in assistive mobility solutions, has launched a new stylish mobility scooter with a design set to challenge perceptions of mobility aids. 🔑 Key Takeaways Point Details New product launch Sunrise Medical has unveiled the Sterling S800 by Scoozy, a new mobility scooter designed for active, independent living. Design-driven mobility The S800 …

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