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Accessible Tourism: the movers, shakers and influencers
The Bimblers describe themselves as the UK’s most unlikely travel bloggers. Rob together with his partner Bridget travel in a wheelchair, reviewing access as they go. Driven by the mantra “Access For...
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Ali McManus: a disabled singer with an unbreakable spirit
Ali McManus is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter and motivational speaker from Detroit, USA. She was born three months premature, weighed 2lbs 7oz and had a 50% chance of survival. She was later...
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Getting your life back on track after disability
Anthony Wright overcame countless obstacles after having a brain tumour, and is now trying to help others find their path to recovery through writing and public speaking. Please tell Disability...
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What do you think of how people with disabilities are portrayed in films and...
After watching jaw-dropping negativity of disability in a film, our Deputy Editor Shannon Kelly was compelled to write an article exploring the representation of disabled people in films and on TV....
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Disabled people face waits of more than two years for vital home adaptations
Research by Leonard Cheshire and Disability Horizons has found that some disabled people have to wait more than 2 years to get home adaptions and find the process challenging. The post Disabled people...
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How riding upfront in your wheelchair accessible vehicle can be so beneficial
Hear from three wheelchair users about how riding upfront in their accessible vehicle, next to the driver or as the driver, has made a huge difference to their lives. The post How riding upfront in...
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Disability and entertainment: the feeling of music
Hayleigh Barclay is delighted to join in with Disability Horizons to offer a monthly article on entertainment. Hayleigh has a Masters in Creative Media Practises, is doing a Doctorate of Fine Arts in...
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The Invictus Games 2014 – Q&A with Derek Derenalagi
The inaugural Invictus Games, a 4 day sporting contest for wounded veterans from countries around the world will be taking place from 10 – 14 September in London. Derek Derenalagi, a TeamGB discus...
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Living with the impact of disability hate crime
Hear the story of one woman dealing with the impact of living with ongoing disability hate crime for more than two years. The post Living with the impact of disability hate crime appeared first on...
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Then Barbara Met Alan: a factual drama about the rise of the Disability...
Then Barbara Met Alan is a factual drama that tells the true story of how two disability activists who became the trailblazers for disability rights in Britain and help make the Government create the...
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VIDEO: Tanni Grey-Thompson on changing the world for disabled people
Following on from our launch of the DHorizons Tribe, in our new series, we’ll be interviewing experts, celebrities, and influencers to bring you video interviews, personal insights and more. This week,...
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Top tips on how to make your bathroom accessible
If you have any physical limitations, using the bathroom can be difficult without help. But making changes to your bathroom, sometimes even small ones, can make it a lot easier. That’s why we’ve asked...
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7 Amazon Original shows and films with disabled actors and characters on...
We share seven Amazon Original TV series and films that includes disabled characters and actors on Amazon Prime Video. The post 7 Amazon Original shows and films with disabled actors and characters on...
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Portrait Positive campaign aims to redefine beauty standards of disability
We spoke with Stephen Bell, creator of Positive Portrait. With photographer Rankin, he has featured 16 women with facial disfigurements in this exhibition and book, all aimed at changing perceptions of...
View ArticleSee the ability not just the disability
As someone with a visual impairment and a keen interest in politics, you might think I would be buoyed by various government declarations that speak of the leap in the number of disabled people in...
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Top 10 tips to finding work if you are disabled
As we know, it’s twice as hard to find paid, sustainable work if you are disabled than if you are non-disabled, and even non-disabled people are finding it difficult it this climate! I’m Jane Hatton...
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Martyn Sibley makes it into the Power 100 list 2019
Martyn Sibley has made the Power 100 list 2019, recognised for his work in blogging, public speaking, social change coaching and launching Disability Horizons. Find out which other influential disabled...
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8 kitchen aids for disabled people to prepare and enjoy meals with ease
Here at Disability Horizons we round up eight kitchen aids for disabled people to prepare and enjoy meals with ease. The post 8 kitchen aids for disabled people to prepare and enjoy meals with ease...
View ArticleAssessment Survival 101
Social care assessments, benefit assessments, equipment assessments, adaptations assessments… if you need it, you’ll be assessed for it. This can be a long, boring and stressful process, as the...
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This week on Accomable…
Every week, we’ll be posting a selection of holiday rentals that have been posted to our new listing service, Accomable. So if you’re looking for that perfect place to get away and have a break, take a...
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