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Accessible airports? More like aggravating airports
If you have a disability, many of you know all too well the nightmare that getting through an airport and onto a plane can bring. So Lorraine Gradwell’s account of airport ‘adventures’ will come as no...
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Q&A with Matty Gurney
Matty is a deaf Actor and Director. He got involved in theatre production when he first met with George Mann, Co Artistic Director at a workshop in Bush Theatre. They asked Matty to get involved in a...
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Petition to make audio description available on ALL films, TV programmes and...
A petition has been launched to make audio description (AD) compulsory on all films, TV shows and streaming services. Emma Purcell started the campaign as she felt it was unfair that blind and visually...
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Para Tri: the real legacy of London 2012
Here we catch up with Paralympian Sophia Warner, who competed in the T35 100m and 200m at London 2012, to find out about a new mass-participation event that she’s organising for people with...
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5 products to help manage fatigue and chronic illness
Here at Disability Horizons, we round up five useful products to help people with fatigue pace themselves and maintain hydration, hygiene and energy levels in their day-to-day lives. The post 5...
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What I’ve learnt from my journey to independent living
We hear from wheelchair user Lucy about her journey to becoming independent. Discover her tips to help you navigate the tricky world of Direct Payments and hiring the right personal assistants for you....
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How disabled people can maintain care support during the coronavirus pandemic
Wheelchair user Martyn Sibley shares his experiences and tips on maintaining care support during the Covid-19 outbreak, and highlights back-up options, such as charity Revitalise, if your struggling....
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How to cope with losing control during Covid-19
Disabled blogger Wolfgang shares tips and helpful information on how we can support our mental health during the Coronavirus lockdowns. The post How to cope with losing control during Covid-19 appeared...
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Why we need more diversity at the top
With diversity and inclusion as important today as it has always been, we need a wider variety of people from different backgrounds in higher postitions and as govenors, helping to shape our future....
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The disabled foodie’s top 5 New York City accessible restaurants
David Friedman is a 39 year-old foodie living in NYC who happens to be disabled. He uses a wheelchair. In August 2014 he noticed a need for accessibility information as it pertains to restaurants, food...
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Stroke survivor turned blogger, public speaker and podcast star
Martin Warrillow was only 49 when he had a stroke. After going through recovery, he decided to help other stroke survivors and their families in similar situations, and make others aware of the causes...
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Calling all disabled entrepreneurs. Fancy winning £50,000?
The Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs has returned, offering a whopping £50,000 to the winner, which is the biggest cash prize available for such awards. This could be your opportunity to apply…...
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Celebrating the economic contribution of persons with disabilities
Around the time of 3rd December, many networks of disabled employees, schools, and workplaces from all over the globe gather to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This special...
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Top 10 disabled celebrities
This world seems to have a thing for celebrities. They’re always popping up, showing off a new selfie or putting their name on the latest perfume. But let’s shine a light on disabled celebrities too....
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Strictly Come Dancing 2019: is Will Bayley going to change perceptions of...
Paralympian Will Bayley is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2019. He's the third disabled celebrity to take part in Strictly. Will his appearance change people's perceptions of disability? We want...
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How to get involved in Changing Places awareness day
Changing Places awareness day is an annual event on 19 July. Find out more about the campaign and how to get involved in Changing Places awareness day to help campaign for more accessible toilets. The...
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Access All Areas: accessible Exmoor
As part of our Access All Areas series on accessible tourism, Disability Horizons co-founder Martyn Sibley visits the stunning Exmoor National Park. Exmoor National Park is beautiful. Filled with...
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WIN FREE hire of a Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair and £200 off the...
Don't miss our competition to WIN FREE hire of a Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair worth £180, and £200 off the purchase price. The post WIN FREE hire of a Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair and...
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Air travel made simple for wheelchair users with the easyTravelseat!
Invented by Josh, a wheelchair user and founder of easyTravelseat, find out how the Able Move travel seat for wheelchair users can help you to travel on an aeroplane much easier and more comfortably....
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Disability, sex and relationships: being intimate if you’re blind
In our series on disability, sex and relationships, expert and resident agony aunt Tuppy (who runs Outsiders – a private club for disabled people looking for a relationship) answers your questions....
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