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Cancer Treatment Abroad and Accessibility: What Disabled Patients Need to Know

cartoon image: A disabled traveller at a table with a laptop open and a checklist titled “Accessibility Plan.” Around them are small icons: airplane, wheelchair-accessible hotel, medical symbol, and passport.  For many disabled people, seeking cancer treatment abroad can seem like the only way to access timely or specialist care. But while some clinics promise world-class treatment, the reality often depends on accessibility, cost transparency, and cultural understanding. Drawing on lived experience and research from Whatever It Takes – Cancer Care for Everyone (Help …

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cartoon image: A student reviews finances on a tablet while sitting in an accessible dorm room. A piggy bank, coins, and bursary forms (shown as blank icons, no text) represent planning and budgeting. The student looks content and focused, surrounded by everyday study essentials.
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How Disabled Students Can Tackle Barriers to College Life

cartoon image: A student reviews finances on a tablet while sitting in an accessible dorm room. A piggy bank, coins, and bursary forms (shown as blank icons, no text) represent planning and budgeting. The student looks content and focused, surrounded by everyday study essentials.For many disabled students, college life means balancing ambition with access. From inaccessible classrooms to fluctuating health, the barriers are real — but so is the determination to build inclusive spaces that work for everyone. Here’s how disabled students can tackle those barriers, use support systems effectively, and create a meaningful, independent college experience. Key …

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Why Accessible Language Matters in Clinical Trials: How Inclusive Translation Protects Participants

Simplified cartoon of translators, researchers, and disabled advocates working together around a table with papers labeled “Back Translation,” “Cognitive Debriefing,” and “Validation.” Friendly, inclusive tone using brand colors.Clinical trials are vital to medical progress, yet their language often leaves people behind. When consent forms, questionnaires, or study instructions are hard to understand, disabled people can be excluded. Inclusive translation in clinical trials ensures that every participant — regardless of language or ability — can understand and engage safely. When research materials aren’t …

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Is a Learning Disabled Person “Just Like an X Year Old?”

An adult man walks confidently out of a childlike crayon drawing that shows a smiling boy in the same pose and clothes.After the thoughtful conversations sparked by Joanna Grace’s recent article “Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?”, we’re delighted to share her latest reflection — one that delves even deeper into how society describes and understands learning disability. In this new piece, Joanna — founder of The Sensory Projects and a long-standing advocate for people with profound …

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How to Hire a Moving Service Experienced with Disabled Clients

Flat cartoon scene of a disabled person at a desk comparing removal services on a laptop, surrounded by icons showing ramps, checklists, and insurance papers.Moving home is extremely stressful for everyone but when you add in the things to think about around your disability or impairment that takes it to another level! Accessibility, equipment, and care routines all need to be realigned. A trusted home removal service with genuine experience of disabled clients can ease many of those pressures. …

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Lessons from Europe’s New Accessibility Movement

Infographic titled “Achieving Digital Accessibility in Europe” showing four curved blocks forming a bridge over the European Accessibility Act. Steps are: Set Minimum Requirements – Mandate accessibility across digital products. Shift Design Approach – Integrate accessibility into core design. Adopt Inclusive Strategies – Focus on usability and real impact. Involve Disabled Users – Test and design with end-users. Below the bridge: Left side: “Digital Accessibility Gap – Inconsistent access for disabled users” Right side: “Inclusive Digital Access – Consistent access for all users”Key Takeaways Point Summary European Accessibility Act (EAA) A groundbreaking law setting minimum accessibility requirements across digital products and services in the EU. Shift in approach Accessibility is now seen as a human right and part of good design, not just a technical add-on. Real-world impact Businesses are increasingly adopting inclusive strategies, with a focus …

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What to Know if You’re a Disabled Person Injured in a Public Space: Access Barriers, Legal Rights, and Next Steps

A person using a mobility aid takes a photo of a broken pavement with their phone. A nearby sign says “Report Hazard.” Background includes a public park or town square. A council worker or accessibility officer appears in the distance responding.  Key Takeaways ABout Injury in a PuBlic Space For Disabled People Inaccessible public spaces significantly increase the risk of injury for disabled people. Hazards like uneven surfaces, missing handrails, or poor lighting are often preventable. Legal protections exist in both the UK and US to hold property owners accountable. Disabled people have the right …

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