How I secured my disability-friendly job and how you can too
Finding and obtaining a job when you have a disability can be challenging. There are a number of things you have to take into account when searching for your dream job, such as accessibility, distance...
View Article13 disabled scientists you should explore and discover
We share 10 disabled scientists you should explore and discover, including physicists Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. The post 13 disabled scientists you should explore and discover appeared first...
View Article19 animation characters with disabilities
Have you seen many disabled characters in kids' films or animations? Our writer Raya has rounded up 10 characters with disabilities in animations and kids' films - some portrayed positively, and some...
View ArticleActor Jules Robertson on living with Asperger’s and rising to fame in Holby City
Our writer Emma Purcell speaks to disabled actor Jules Robertson about his career as an actor, appearing in Holby City and Endeavour, his mum Kathy Lette and living with Asperger's syndrome, a form of...
View ArticleNetflix Shows with Disabled Actors and Characters – updated for 2024
We roundup eight of the best TV shows and films with disabled actors and characters available on the Netflix streaming service. The post Netflix Shows with Disabled Actors and Characters – updated for...
View ArticleWhy you might want to try shopping online with discount codes
Shopping centres are becoming be more and more accessible, but that doesn’t mean that shopping is a breeze if you’re disabled. That’s why online shopping can be a great alternative. Even better if you...
View Article20 accessible products to help you enjoy arts and crafts if you have a...
Arts and crafts are fun activities for all, no matter your age or ability. We round up eight accessible products that could help you enjoy arts and crafts if you have a disability. The post 20...
View ArticleWe speak to disabled BBC weather presenter Lucy Martin
Breaking Barriers: Meet Lucy Martin, the BBC’s Trailblazing Disabled Weather Presenter In an industry often criticized for lack of diversity, Lucy Martin is pushing forward . Born without her right...
View ArticleDisability and the media: disability in films
In our two-part article about disability and the media, Trailblazers ambassador David Gale shares his thought on the representation of disability on the big screen. Following my recent look at...
View ArticleThe Last Leg: how the show still promotes positive disability representation
Emma Shepherd talks about how The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since it's launch during the 2012 Paralympics. The post The Last Leg: how the show still promotes positive...
View Article10 influential and versatile disabled drag queens you should follow on social...
Disability Horizons shares 6 glamorous, stylish and empowering disabled drag queens you should follow on social media. The post 10 influential and versatile disabled drag queens you should follow on...
View Article17 accessible sex toys and aids for anyone with a disability
The demand for sex toys designed for disabled people is growing. If you’re exploring the world of accessible pleasure, it’s essential to find products that cater to diverse needs and enhance intimate...
View ArticleChris McCausland: stand-up comedian and actor with retinitis pigmentosa
We speak to comedian and actor Chris McCausland about living with his eye condition Retinitis Pigmentosa, his career in comedy and acting and his marriage to his wife Patricia. The post Chris...
View ArticleWe speak to Breaking Bad star and disability campaigner RJ Mitte
We speak to disabled actor RJ Mitte about his life with cerebral palsy, his success in playing Walter Jr. in Breaking Bad and other acting roles, as well as his disability campaigning. The post We...
View ArticleArthur Hughes on being an actor on stage and screen with an upper-limb...
We speak to disabled actor Arthur Hughes about his career starring in The Innocents, Help and Then Barbara Met Alan, plus much more. The post Arthur Hughes on being an actor on stage and screen with an...
View ArticleMelissa Johns: disabled actress and advocate for disability in the performing...
We speak to Melissa Johns about living wiih her disability, her acting career both on stage and screen, her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef and her work as a disability advocate. The post Melissa...
View ArticleTokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight
We speak to visually impaired Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg ahead of him competing at Tokyo 2020 this summer. The post Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight...
View ArticleA complete guide to bionic legs and feet
Bionics For Everyone provides information on the latest bionic technology for legs and feet that can support people with disabilities and amputees. The post A complete guide to bionic legs and feet...
View ArticleThe wonders of technology and accessibility
Update: September 2024 We are preserving the original article below as part of our archive, but since its publication in 2013, significant advancements have been made in technology and accessibility....
View Article10 accessible days out across the UK
This is an updated post from our archives. Discover 10 accessible days out across the UK, featuring attractions and activities that cater to disabled people, ensuring enjoyable experiences for all....
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