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Across the world, it’s estimated that millions of people are affected by problems associated with having thin skin, often because of a disability. For those with it, they can become consumed with the fear of dramatically tearing their skin and severely injuring themselves. Sufferer Peter Thornton knows all too well how it can affect someone’s life. …

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A staggering 73% of disabled workers in the UK say they have stopped working due to a disability or health condition*, according to new research from disability charity Leonard Cheshire. These latest findings reveal an unacceptably harsh landscape for disabled workers, with: 66% of managers saying the cost of workplace adjustments are a barrier to …

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In a cathedral, you feel the chill from the age-old stones when entering the ancient building. In the stillness of the silence, the reverberating sound from footsteps or the tapping …

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Disability Horizons’ Deputy Editor Shannon recently took part in an inclusive fashion show for wheelchair users. Read on to find out what the show was about and how it aimed to break down stereotypes.

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We all want to feel comfortable and at ease in our homes, but adjusting to a lifestyle change can be difficult when the surroundings around you no longer suit your personal needs. There are many ways to design your home the way you want and still have great access to all areas on your home. …

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Blake Beckford isn’t someone who would normally appear as a ‘torso of the week’ model. He certainly has a six pack, manly tattoos and rippling biceps. So why is he not likely to be featured? Because he has an ostomy bag. Read on to see how Blake has broken into modeling and how he hopes …

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Emma Shepherd used her experience living with a disability and her background in HR to create Let’s Talk Disability. This organisation helps businesses become more Disability Confident through a number of initiatives.

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Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has launched a campaign called Actually I Can, which encourages disabled people to share their stories of becoming independent.

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