Why journaling could help you cope with Covid-19
Emma West, an online counsellor who has Kniest Syndrome, illustrates how journaling has supported her mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Cerrie Burnell uncovers the hidden story of disabled Britain in new documentary
The BBC is broadcasting a new documentary called Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain presented by Cerrie Burnell.
Adaptive clothing solutions: how my daughter inspired me to start a business
Lucy, a mother and business owner living in Northumberland, talks about how her daughter Hester, who had Aicardi Syndrome, inspired her to start her business, Seenin, designing adaptive clothes and …
How Y.O.U supports disabled people to live independently and businesses to be inclusive
Danielle Farrel, who has cerebral palsy, set up consultancy business Y.O.U to help disabled people live independently, and businesses to become fully inclusive. Here, she tells us about how her …
The SpillNot goes viral!!
Active Hands watched in amazement as sales of the SpillNot went wild overnight on Thursday last week after a viral TikTok video.
Yahya Siyad: blind entrepreneur, athlete and disability advocate
Yahya Siyad is an adventurous, determined and optimistic entrepreneur. He was born in Somalia and grew up in the Middle East and the UK. He was born blind, but that …
Sam Barnard on living with Down’s Syndrome, his acting career and work with disability charity bemix
Sam Barnard is an actor with Down’s Syndrome from Dover. He has made appearances in Casualty, Silent Witness, Grantchester and a cameo in The Inbetweeners. He has also performed alongside Paddy Considine and Olivia Colman …
10 Tips for a Fitter 2021…
Active Hands share 10 top tips for a fitter 2021, from scheduling, to environment, to managing expectations.
Challenging the misconception that carers control my autonomy
Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy, talks about his frustrating experiences with people assuming that he needs carers because he has a disability. He wants to challenge the misconceptions that …
How to cope with losing control during Covid-19
Wolf, a disabled blogger and traveller living in New Zealand, shares helpful information about the different stages of grief that many people are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Our …