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The world over, today is the day to celebrate disabled people. From Stephen Hawking to Winston Churchill, disabled people have made great contributions to society, but many disabled people are prevented from doing so. The solution is to raise disabled people’s issues into everyone’s minds. Film is a great way of doing this, and 2016 […]

You have just bought a new power wheelchair and you’re very happy with your choice. Like any other power wheelchair user, you have several expectations regarding the driving range of your chair. To achieve high mobility, independence and freedom, security, safety and after all the ability to come home as expected. But these highly depend on […]

Having a disabled shower cubicle installed can turn showering from a trial into a pleasure.  As well as being more comfortable to use, and offering safety for the disabled or elderly user, they can also make it quicker to take a shower, letting the user get on with their day. Over-bath showers are already a […]

Do you have a mobility disability but still crave an outgoing and energetic lifestyle? Would you benefit from having an all-terrain wheelchair and are routinely searching for information on that very topic? We recommend that you read on as this article may be of interest and use to you! Despite being amazing facilitators in getting […]

If you are a carer or if you know someone who is, you will be fully aware of the hard work involved in the caring process. The responsibility is huge, and you also have to deal with the fact that there is a large time investment. If the person being cared for is someone who […]

Keeping fit when you are disabled is not always easy. Getting a decent amount of exercise can take extra effort, and adaptations or special premises may be required for you to really get the opportunity to be sporty. If you are keen to get hold of some specialised exercise equipment or get involved in a […]

In this day and age, finding somewhere that you love to rent or buy that’s also in your price range can be really tricky. Add a disability and a few additional requirements onto that and it can sometimes seem easier to find a needle in a haystack! As a wheelchair user myself with cerebral palsy, […]

Disability sport seems to be the ‘trendy’ thing to discuss at the moment.  After the Paralympics and an amazing 2016 Games in Rio, it’s tough not to want to put the biscuits down and go and jump in the pool with Ellie Simmonds, isn’t it?! But, however tempting that gold medal and podium position may […]

Having a disability can so often be seen as a negative thing.  Venues are more difficult to access, you’re often stared at by passers by, and planning to go on holiday can sometimes take all the fun out of the thought of relaxing by sand and sea.   But, disability is also a part of […]

In recent years there has been an increasing trend for those wanting to take a holiday to look internally and consider options within their own country rather than going far and wide across Europe and beyond. The draw of such vacations has also saw with it an added interest in the like of holiday cottages […]