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Are these the most accessible, responsible accommodations in the world?
Last week Responsible Travel announced the winners of the 2015 World Responsible Tourism Awards – the culmination of a global search for the most enduring, and inspirational responsible travel...
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A new petition on Change.org calls for ending driver only operated trains, which might be unfair to disabled passengers. The removal of guards and conductors from trains in some areas has angered...
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10 celebrities who have struggled with mental health
Mental health issues, from anxiety and panic attacks to depression and bipolar, can all have disabling effects. Here, we've highlighted 10 celebrities who have been open about their struggles with...
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Disabled holidays: why the city of Setúbal is a hidden jewel
Looking for your next disabled holiday? Portugal4All Sense's has an EXCLUSIVE holiday package to Setúbal in Portugal for Disability Horizons. It's perfect for wheelchair users, those with mobility...
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5 things I want others to know about disability
Rebecca Sullivan is a blogger who uses her writing to express her experiences of living with cerebral palsy. Her work allows her to come to terms with her disability, and she hopes that it also...
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DH in the Pub: come and join us…
Who doesn’t enjoy a good chinwag about making things better, especially when it comes to disability rights, with your pals at the pub? That’s precisely what Disability Horizons Co-editor Martyn Sibley...
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Why does the cinema cost more for disabled customers?
Simon Sansome, who shares his thoughts on the disability blog Ability Access, loves nothing more than a trip to the cinema. But, there’s a hitch – heading to a Showcase cinema in a group of four ends...
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Disabled model Samanta Bullock launches adaptive clothing line
Disabled model and para-athlete Samanta Bullock is launching an adaptive clothing line for women who use wheelchairs. Find out more about the new adaptive clothing range and how you can shop for it....
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Accessibility to the West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Fancy yourself a Harry Potter superfan? Eager to catch the eighth adventure in theatres, yet worried about navigating your way around accommodation and public transport in bustling London? One intrepid...
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This Valentine’s Day let’s kiss awkward goodbye!
Have you ever experienced an awkward moment around disability? As a wheelchair user I know I have. It could be, for example, in a moment of hesitation around whether or not to bend down when greeting...
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How to prepare for a festival as a wheelchair user
Check out these top tips to help you prepare for a festival as a wheelchair user, including what accessible festival services to look out for and what to pack. The post How to prepare for a festival as...
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Starting a new job can be stressful, so here’s how to ‘end the awkward’
Starting a new job should feel exciting, like the first day of an epic adventure. Yet, thoughts about how new workmates might react to a disability can cloud that bright picture. Most folks today...
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You Know We Belong Together: breaking down stereotypes around Down’s syndrome
You Know We Belong Together is an accessible play at the Southbank Centre about living with Down's syndrome, where all of the cast members have Down's syndrome. The post You Know We Belong Together:...
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Help shape the future of step-free access on the London Tube
Have your says and make a difference to step-free access on London's Tube network by filling in this TfL survey before 10 February 2021. The post Help shape the future of step-free access on the London...
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Tips on caring for an elderly guide dog
For thousands of visually impaired people, their guide dog not only gives them independence and mobility but also companionship. The bond between a guide dog and its owner is usually far more profound...
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George Webster: CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome will take part in...
Award-winning TV presenter and disability activist George Webster has been named as the sixth and final star confirmed to be appearing in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. The post George...
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January sales shopping: retail therapy or anxiety inducing?
Every January, shops pull out all the stops to get us to spend, spend spend. For some, the January sales can be a great time to grab a bargain and enjoy being out with friends. For others, it’s a...
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Top 5 tips for wheelchair challenges and adventures
Check out these top 5 tips for planning and preparing for an adventure in your wheelchair, from climbing a mountain to joining a marathon. The post Top 5 tips for wheelchair challenges and adventures...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: tips to overcome barriers to cancer screening
Disabled women don’t have the same access to screening for breast and genealogical cancers as non-disabled women, and are up to three times as likely to die of breast cancer. This Breast Cancer...
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Madeline Stuart: diversity advocate and the world’s first Down’s syndrome model
We speak to Madeline Stuart, the world's first famous model with Down's syndrome who has appeared on runways across the globe. She shares stories of her modelling career plus her campaign to make the...
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