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What I have learnt about being in a relationship with a disability
Dating and relationships are hard, but they can be more so if you have a disability. Read one disabled woman's story about what 5 things she has learnt from being in a loving relationship, and how they...
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8 children’s books with disabled characters
Here are 8 children's books eith disabled characters that you should encourage children to read or local libraries. The post 8 children’s books with disabled characters appeared first on Disability...
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5 self-care tips: how to manage difficult days if you have a disability or...
If you have a disability or health condition, these 5 self-care tips will help you to manage those difficult days that we all struggle with. The post 5 self-care tips: how to manage difficult days if...
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10 awesome disability-related videos
In need of a good laugh over the Easter weekend? Disability Horizons reader and self-confessed YouTube video junkie, Emma Purcell, shares her top 10 awesome disability-related videos that will make you...
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How disabled actress and activist Diana Elizabeth Jordan is creating change...
Diana Elizabeth Jordan is a disabled actress and activist. She's been working in the industry for most of her life and is keen to create change for other disabled actors, as well as change society's...
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AccessAble: accessibility information for across the UK
With its Detailed Access Guides, website and app AccessAble helps you to plan days out and holidays across the UK, with accessibility information for a range of disabilities. The post AccessAble:...
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Disability and Life: training your PA
Rupy Kaur is a young, British Asian, disabled woman, who is very independent and can be feisty when needed (so she says!). She is writing for DH on some of the experiences that happen to her on a...
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The Independent Gatwick Accessibility Panel: help shape accessibility for...
Gatwick Airport has launched a new independent panel to help shape the airport’s accessibility strategy and improve services for disabled passengers. The post The Independent Gatwick Accessibility...
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True Inclusion Means More Than Just Hiring
How To Promote True Inclusion at Work Building a truly inclusive workplace goes beyond hiring diverse talent. It’s about creating an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and...
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How one man found his passion and work through the Work and Health programme
Have you heard of the UK Work and Health Programme? Find out how it helped one disabled writer with epilepsy find the confidence, after a number of knock backs, to become an independent writer. The...
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Future mobility and the opportunity to improve accessibility
David, who has worked with transport companies for years, looks at how technology and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic could help to make the transport accessibility gap smaller. The post Future...
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My power chair football story
The Wheelchair Football Association has now been running for Ten Years! Below we speak to Chris Gordon, 24 (England player and West Bromwich Albion captain) about how embracing Power Chair Football...
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Survey designed to improve the accessibility of websites
The Click-Away Pound Survey was created by Rick Williams to provide website owners with hard data about the business case for accessible websites. And so far the results are convincing. My company,...
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Disability and entertainment: is there any difference between a writer with a...
Hayleigh has a Masters in Creative Media Practises and is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and she’s going to use her expertise to open up the world of entertainment...
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Are you excited about Jonnie Peacock being on Strictly Come Dancing?
Have you been watching Strictly Come Dancing? Are you one of the many superfans? Disability Horizons writer Carrie Aimes certainly is. But what’s made this year all the more exciting than any other is...
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Lindsey Dryden: a disabled and queer filmmaker who is making the film...
We speak to Lindsey Dryden about her career as a disabled and queer filmmaker, the launch of her production company and her thoughts on disability representation in the film industry. The post Lindsey...
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Making a difference for disabled people with my own business
Daniel Williams, an entrepreneur with a visual impairment, started his own company, Visualise Training and Consultancy, to increase awareness of the accessibility challenges faced by employees and...
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10 things to avoid when meeting someone with a disability
Having spoken to a range of disabled people, Raya AlJadir rounds-up the 10 things people definitely shouldn’t do when meeting someone with a disability – you’ll probably recognise a lot of these! It is...
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are Both Covered by Social Security as a Disability?
This article discusses Social Security coverage for dementia and Alzheimer’s in the USA. For UK readers, it’s important to note that both conditions are covered under Personal Independence Payment...
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Urinary Health for Disabled and Older People
Urinary health is an important part of life, especially for disabled and older people. Many have issues with bladder control, which can affect daily comfort and independence. Problems like difficulty...
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