How to Leverage Adaptive Skills in Other Areas of Life By Cara Siera Last year, my husband lost his thumb in a work accident. This digit is only about two inches in length and weighs only 20 grams, but its sudden loss brings a jarring realization of just how important it is. In …
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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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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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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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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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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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Mountain Trike wheelchair demo day in the forestCome and join us on Friday 16th May 2025 at Delamere Forest in Cheshire at our Mountain Trike Demo day where you’ll be able to test ride the Mountain Trike and chat to the team and our customer ambassadors.With our experienced team you’ll be able to head off into the forest on one of the suitable trails to fully understand the capabilities of the Mountain Trike over a variety of terrain. You can check if it will fit into your vehicle for transporting and our team will be on hand to talk through any queries and questions you may have.Our demo day will start from 11am and we will be located in the ANPR car park near the visitor centre and cafe. Our demo day is free for all to attend, but car park fees will apply.We will have with us and available…
This is an updated post from our archives. It explores “Removing Barriers,” a board game designed to educate players about disabling barriers in everyday life, promoting greater awareness and empathy through play. Updated 2025 Empathy Through Play: The Updated Relevance of ‘Removing Barriers’ Removing Barriers is a thought-provoking board game created to help people understand …
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With government cuts biting into councils and care budgets, Disability Horizons writer Nichola Daunton explores the advice and advocacy options available for those who need support, wish to challenge a decision, or feel they’ve been treated unfairly… With the recent phasing out of ILF and the switch to PIP, many disabled people in the UK …
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Vanessa’s life took a sharp turn when she found out about her new disability, and it shook her world. It wasn’t just a change in health; it had her wondering how on earth she would keep making music. But guess what? She’s not the sort to give up easily. There’s a wealth of experience behind …
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