Eighteen-year-old Iona Wilkinson, a self-confessed theme park superfan, has become the first disabled person to be officially recognised as an ambassador for the Access Card scheme.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.
Holiday Feasting: Top Eating And Drinking Aids For Christmas Celebrations
Discover top eating and drinking aids for an inclusive and joyful Christmas celebration available at the Disability Health Shop.
How Will AI Help Disabled People? | Guest Post On Disability Horizons Shop
In this guest post on Disability Horizons Shop, Emma Purcell gives an AI overview, discusses some of the concerns people have about AI and looks at the many ways artificial intelligence can benefit disabled people.
Nimbus Disability Director Mark Briggs Gains National Recognition In The Disability Power 100 List 2023
Mark Briggs, a director of Derby-based social enterprise Nimbus Disability, has been named as one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK.
Why Fireworks Are Triggering For People With Disabilities And Mental Health Problems
To highlight and raise awareness of the impact fireworks can have, we share how fireworks can affect people with disabilities and mental health problems.
Glastonbury Festival Partners With Nimbus Disability
Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has been appointed by organisers of the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival to improve access for disabled music fans at the 2024 event.
Chicable: A Stylish And Sophisticated Adaptive Clothing Brand Aiming To Solve Your Dressing Problems
Chicable is a new adaptive clothing brand that has designed clothing with accessible and easy-to-use fastenings. Its founder Gary Duong explains how he started Chicable and the kind of products he has created.
11 TV Adverts Featuring Disabled People
Here, we share 11 TV adverts featuring disabled people, including Paralympians, broadcasters, actors and disability activists.
Are Sports Broadcasters Ableist Towards Disability Sports?
When people think of disability sports, most of them immediately think of the Paralympic Games. However, disability sport happens throughout the year, every year. But it isn’t noticed as much because it’s not widely broadcast. This has sparked the question – are sports broadcasters ableist? Our writer Emma Purcell analyses the current level of disability sports coverage and shares her thoughts on it.