My Accessible Adventure in Bath, beyond the Cobblestones and wheelchair skills – with its stunning Georgian architecture and rich history. Bath has always been on my travel list. As a …
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Accessible Oslo gives disabled travellers a rare mix of independence, culture and fjord scenery in one compact capital. Wheelchair users can travel free on Ruter public transport, the metro is the most reliable way to get around, and many major museums are step-free by design. Oslo still has barriers — cobblestones, older trams, and winter …
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For many couples, applying for Australia’s Partner visa feels straightforward: prove your relationship is genuine, submit the paperwork, complete the medical. Then the health assessment changes everything. For some disabled applicants, it’s the point where love is reduced to projected cost because of how the migration system is designed. Key points: The health test uses …
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Disabled speakers bring powerful insight to workplaces because their expertise is grounded in lived experience. This Easy Read article explores how credibility, inclusive leadership, and psychological safety connect to real organisational change — supported by peer-reviewed research and examples from Disability Horizons contributors. Audiences can tell when a story is second-hand. They notice the …
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Rob Smith MBE, from The Active Hands Company, faces the ‘Dragons’ Den’, on Thursday 19thFebruary at 8pm, showcasing his range of gripping aids for those with reduced hand function. Rob, from the midlands, created the company after a spinal cord injury in 1996. Frustrated by how his affected hands prevented him from holding gym equipment, … Read more
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Choosing between assisted living and home care? A family carer examines the hidden costs, independence questions, and long-term planning realities.
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Thanks again NHS. We’ve all heard the stories, and perhaps many of us have lived them. The NHS, a service we deeply cherish, is often stretched to its limits. My …
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We’ve recently had lots of new people find us, so we thought it was a good time to introduce ourselves again. If you’re finding us for the first time, welcome! We’re really pleased you’re here. We would love to introduce our friendly team and show you how we support those with reduced hand function to … Read more
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Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice, sensory engagement, and person-centred support. As founder of The Sensory Projects, she brings together professional insight from years of teaching and research with a deep commitment to seeing and valuing people with profound and multiple …
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Disabled seniors are increasingly targeted by phone and online scams, not because they are careless, but because everyday systems place them at greater risk. As healthcare, banking, and public services move online, disabled older people are often required to share more personal information just to live independently. This article explains why scammers focus on disabled …
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