Brain Injury – A hidden disability
Even though services have been disrupted, it’s important to realise that there is still support available for people with brain injuries. By Hokman…
Able Bloggers
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
Mencap’s Treat Me Well campaign began in February 2018 and aims to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability. The campaign is cal…
Sleep easily tonight with an adjustable bed
As we get older, physical activities that used to seem so simple can become something of a trial. To a certain extent, that is inevitable – after all,…
My MEDICOTECH THERA-Trainer has changed my life.
The THERA-Trainer range of equipment offers the chance to continue exercise at home from the sitting position. No matter what level of mobility you ha…
A Change of Vista for Jessica
Allied Mobility customer, Jessica Taylor-Bearman, recently bid a fond farewell to her old wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) in favour of a brand…
Bathe independently again with a walk-in bath
There are few things more relaxing at the end of a busy day than a long soak in a hot bath. As well as being a great stress-reliever, hot water has a …
Disabilities and Dating in a ‘New Normal’
By David Miller, Disability Match 2020 has been a very strange year, we are in the midst of a pandemic that has locked us down and played havoc wit…
Safety First with The Ford Independence™
The recent upheaval due to the global pandemic has been a testing time for many of us. Despite this, the Branton family has safely taken delivery of …
Brotherwood Case Study – Frank’s on the Road to Adventure!
Credit: overatkates on Instagram When Kate & Chris Rogers were looking for a new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for their son Frank, they were …
The impact of easy-read information
By Ciara Lawrence, Accessible Information Officer at Mencap The UK’s 1.5 million people with a learning disability, like me, have a right to unders…
Columnist: Harry Roche
Everyone is having a tough time right now but lockdown has been even harder for the estimated 1.5 million people with a learning disability, like me. …
ABM Aviation launches ‘Email Us For Confidence’ initiative on the back of new ‘COVID-19: Flying with a disability’ survey by Josh Wintersgill
On the back of a recent ‘COVID-19: Flying with a disability’ survey, ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill, inventor …
Columnist Ciara Larewnce: Treat me well campaign
At the time of writing, the country is currently in lockdown because of coronavirus. It is a scary and lonely time for many people with a learning dis…
disabilitymatch
A year passes by so very quickly. It seems only a few weeks ago that I was visiting NAIDEX 2019 as a speaker and now NAIDEX 2020 is just around …
Canvas & Campfires
As a full-time powerchair user, I used to think that any sort of camping would be off-limits. And even though glamping is a much fancier set-up than c…
Ciara Lawrence – Columnist
With the start of the New Year, it’s important to think about what we want in the 12 months ahead. For many people, January is a fresh chance to focus…
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work – Justin Tomlinson MP
Having been reappointed as Minister for Disabled People just days ahead of Christmas and the New Year, this edition’s column feels like an opportu…
Columnist – Elin Williams – A love-hate relationship with my cane
About Elin Williams Elin started her blog in 2015 to share her love of writing and her passion for music, beauty and fashion, as well as to share w…
Katie Piper – Interview
Supporting Burns Rehabilitation Campaigner and television presenter, Katie Piper, visited staff and patients at the ‘Katie Piper Foundation Rehabil…
Hannah Deakin
Hannah started her blog 'Hannah's Hope' in 2018. It is a disability and lifestyle blog, with the aim of sharing experiences, supporting and reaching o…
Shona Cobb
Shona started her blog in 2011. What began as a beauty and lifestyle blog has evolved and grown, reflecting changes in Shona’s life and her condition.…
Emma Muldoon
Emma created her blog, Simply Emma, to share her life and travel experiences as a power wheelchair user and encourage others to see more of the world,…
Shani Dhanda
With her passion for creating everyday equality, Shani is a business and culture change agent, social entrepreneur and disability rights advocate. …
Ciara Lawrence
Ciara Lawrence is one of the most well-known campaigners in the UK with a learning disability. She writes and campaigns on disability issues and has h…
Robyn Steward
Robyn was born at 28 weeks and has ten disabilities, including Asperger’s syndrome. At secondary school she felt overwhelmed and was bullied frequently…