Disability Horizons

Check out our new Radar keys with a Harris tweed key fob available to purchase on the shop @ShopDHorizons. https://shop.disabilityhorizons.com/products/brass-radar-key-with-harris-tweed-key-fob/ … #Disability #AccessibleToilets #OnlineShopping #Accessibility

NEW ARTICLEWe share all you need to know about the Radar Key scheme, which are also available to purchase on our @ShopDHorizons. https://shop.disabilityhorizons.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-radar-key-scheme-to-access-disabled-toilets/ … #Disability #Accessibility #Access #Inclusion #OnlineShopping

LAST CHANCE to have your say in our short survey on the attitudes towards service animals in partnership with @LeonardCheshire. https://disabilityhorizons.typeform.com/to/dg6x4DiR?typeform-source=disabilityhorizons.bitrix24.com … #Disability #HaveYourSay #Survey #Research

Campaign backed by Virgin sees Dyslexic Thinking added as a skill on LinkedIn and the dictionary. https://www.adweek.com/creativity/virgin-backed-campaign-sees-dyslexic-thinking-become-a-linkedin-skill/ … Q. What do you think of this initiative? #Disability #Neurodiversity #HiddenDisabilities #Dyslexia #Support

To mark World Health Day, we take look back at an article about equipment to help you stay active if you are disabled. Visit our @ShopDHorizons to have a browse. https://disabilityhorizons.com/2021/07/exercise-equipment-for-disabled-people-to-help-you-stay-active/ … #Disability #HealthAndFitness #WorldHealthDay #Excercise

We take a look back at an article about Helen Bull, the UK's first wheelchair user to qualify as a swimming teacher and lifeguard. Click the link below to have a read. https://disabilityhorizons.com/2019/06/theres-no-holding-back-helen-bull/ … #Disability #Inclusion #Lifeguard #Diversity #Health

Thanks to advances in technology girl 10 born without arms is able to enjoy socialising and eating with friends. https://people.com/health/10-year-old-girl-born-without-arms-had-lunch-alone-now-she-eats-with-friends-thanks-to-this-new-machine/ … Q. What tech do you use that has helped change your life? #Disability #Independence #NewTechnology #MakeADifference

We have teamed up with @LeonardCheshire to find out about people's attitudes towards service animals. Please complete our short survey. If you have a service animal we want to hear your views. https://disabilityhorizons.typeform.com/to/dg6x4DiR?typeform-source=disabilityhorizons.bitrix24.com … #Disability #Support #ServiceAnimals #Survey #Research

Simple adjustments can make applying for jobs easier for disabled people. https://www.morningbrew.com/hr/stories/2022/03/17/making-your-workplace-inclusive-for-the-disabled-starts-with-job-listings … Q. What's been your experience when applying for jobs? #Disability #Inclusion #Diversity #Workplace #Support

We're working with @LeonardCheshire to find out people's attitudes to #assistance #animals. If you have a #service animal, tell us about the attitudes you encounter in your day-to-day life. https://disabilityhorizons.typeform.com/to/dg6x4DiR  #Disability #Disabled #AccessForAll #Accessible #Survey

Throwback - To mark #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we look back at an article by @Mark_Noble_Art, an artist with autism and dyslexia. He shares how he breaks down boundaries and raises awareness of disabilities through his art. https://disabilityhorizons.com/2021/12/autism-and-dyslexia-using-art-to-express-myself-and-promote-disability-awareness/ …

Blogger, Becky Henley at @headoverwheelsx, shares her experiences of awkward conversations and intrusive questions about her partner Dan, who uses a wheelchair. https://disabilityhorizons.com/2022/04/why-awkward-conversations-and-intrusive-questions-about-my-disabled-partner-are-not-acceptable-in-society/ … Q. Have you encountered strange questions about your or your loved one's disability?

A pilot study that aims to improve the health of newborn babies affected by SMA, a rare muscle-wasting condition, is being launched. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-60777647 … Q. What are your thoughts on this study?