Wheelchair spaces with accessibility symbols marked on the floor inside a Shinkansen train car. Blue passenger seats line the right side.

Accessible Travel in Japan: A Practical Guide for Disabled Travellers

Wheelchair spaces with accessibility symbols marked on the floor inside a Shinkansen train car. Blue passenger seats line the right side.Japan can be an incredible place to visit, but access varies a lot between major cities and older or rural areas. This guide brings together real experiences, lived-experience insight, and practical planning tips for wheelchair users, blind and low-vision travellers, neurodivergent travellers, and anyone managing chronic illness or mobility barriers. Key Takeaways Topic What to …

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llustration of five diverse people engaging with a large smartphone screen showing accessibility options like captions (CC), large text (Aa), and text/audio toggles. One person uses a wheelchair, another uses a laptop and wears dark glasses. A speech icon indicates audio content.

How Mobile Ad Networks Support Accessible Digital Advertising in the UK

llustration of five diverse people engaging with a large smartphone screen showing accessibility options like captions (CC), large text (Aa), and text/audio toggles. One person uses a wheelchair, another uses a laptop and wears dark glasses. A speech icon indicates audio content.How Mobile Ad Networks Are Making Digital Spaces More Inclusive Picture trying to close a pop-up ad when you can’t see the tiny X button, or hearing a screen reader announce ‘unlabeled button’ instead of ‘Shop Now.’ For 16 million disabled people in the UK, these aren’t edge cases—they’re daily barriers in mobile advertising. Increasingly, …

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Illustration of four people representing healthy habits: one person seated and stretching, another walking with a cane, one holding a glass of water and a bowl of fruit, and another smiling at a phone with a speech bubble.

Beyond the Scale: How Supportive Health Habits Can Boost Mental Wellbeing and Everyday Mobility

Illustration of four people representing healthy habits: one person seated and stretching, another walking with a cane, one holding a glass of water and a bowl of fruit, and another smiling at a phone with a speech bubble.Many disabled people and those living with long-term conditions want better energy, steadier mood, and more comfort in their bodies — but face barriers that have nothing to do with motivation. This article explores how movement, nutrition, and inclusive non-surgical options can support confidence and mobility, while recognising the structural barriers that shape health choices. …

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Caroon image in flat style: A woman waves on a video call displayed on a TV screen. Below the screen is a device labeled “JUBILEE TV.” Beside it, a large remote shows four buttons: green for call, red for hang up, yellow for volume, and blue with a plus symbol.

Jubilee TV: Can a Video-Calling TV Box Help Families Stay in Touch with People Living with Dementia

Caroon image in flat style: A woman waves on a video call displayed on a TV screen. Below the screen is a device labeled “JUBILEE TV.” Beside it, a large remote shows four buttons: green for call, red for hang up, yellow for volume, and blue with a plus symbol.Staying connected can become more difficult as dementia progresses. Memory changes, confusion and unfamiliar technology can all make simple calls stressful. Yet for many families, those moments of contact — seeing a loved one’s face, hearing their voice — remain deeply important. Technology designed for ease and clarity can make a real difference. One example …

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