Disability confident employer L&Q is working with disability jobs site Evenbreak to help more disabled people get into work. Find out what it’s doing to make its workplace more inclusive to disabled people.
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The Soloc wheelchair lap belts are a response to a need. Being able to transfer in and out of your wheelchair without assistance is essential for living independently. For some wheelchair users, the thing preventing them from doing this was their lap belt! What Is It About Lap Belts? People wear lap belts for different … Read more
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Last month, Muscular Dystrophy UK held a roundtable meeting in Parliament on the disability employment gap which brought together the Department of Work and Pensions, employers and young disabled people to share experiences and have a say on the Government’s proposals. (You can read MDUK’s briefing here and to find out more about the Green …
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Peter Wilkins, an experienced blind techie who has written reviews for the product review website Rate It!, feels like he has been tightrope-walking for more than 50 years. Why? Because finding truly accessible products that help instead of hinder you can be incredibly challenging. Here’s why… My name is Peter Wilkins. I am totally blind …
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Avid gamer Vivek, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, shares his thoughts on the accessibility of the gaming world, including what games companies need to do to make computer games more accessible, what positive things are already being done, and how you can adapt gaming to suit you. Gaming is an important hobby and social activity for many disabled people. …
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Here, we share 7 fun, original and imaginative accessible Christmas gifts for disabled children, all of which can be bought on the Disability Horizons Shop.
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Disability Horizons writer Shannon Kelly visited Washington D.C. to attend an event exploring the inclusion of disabled people in the media. Here’s what she learned… As a recent Broadcast Journalism graduate, learning about and analysing the media has been a large part of my life for the past four years. Through my studies, and simply …
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Active Hands have been working with people with reduced hand function for nearly twenty years. All of our products focus on improving grip, supporting reduced hand strength or overcoming tremors. We work with people with a wide range of disabilities. Over the last year, we have begun to expand our range of wheelchair accessories. Still … Read more
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Take the stress out of Christmas shopping with this guide to accessible shopping centres. From BSL and audio description to wheelchair access and disabled toilets, these centres cater to a range of disabilities.
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Online dating as a disabled person can be frustrating. It can take time to find your match. But once you do, it’ll feel incredible. If you’re using a disabled dating site, read these 6 tips to help you find the right person for you.
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