Back to School Challenges
It’s that time of year again, the summer holidays are over and the kids are back at school. When you have a child with reduced hand function, back to school …
10 myths about recovering from surgery at home
Recovering from surgery at home can involve more than rest and wound care, particularly for disabled people and those managing long-term conditions. We examine 10 common myths about home recovery, …
Comping for Disabled People: Can Entering Competitions Be a Flexible Hobby?
Comping means regularly entering competitions, giveaways and prize draws in the hope of winning anything from shopping vouchers to technology and holidays. For some disabled people, it can be a …
JOHKES: Making Music as a Disabled Rapper After ICU
UK rapper and wheelchair user JOHKES discusses his new album, Peace I Can’t Wake To, and returning to songwriting after his 2023 road traffic accident and coma. He talks about …
Accessible by Design: How to Make Sure the Website You Build Actually Works for Disabled Visitors
Website accessibility can affect whether disabled visitors are able to find information, complete forms, book services and make purchases. This guide explains common accessibility barriers involving keyboards, screen readers, alt …
Adaptive Nursing Bras for Disabled Women: 9 Features to Look For
Adaptive nursing bras can reduce dressing and feeding barriers for disabled women who have reduced dexterity, limited reach, fatigue, pain or sensory needs. This guide looks at one-handed fastenings, front-opening …
7 Flexible Childcare Options for Disabled Parents in the US
Disabled parents can face childcare barriers that standard comparisons rarely consider, including inaccessible journeys, fixed collection times, communication preferences, fluctuating energy and the extra coordination involved when care arrangements change. …
Workplace Disability Discrimination: UK vs USA Rights, Barriers, Mental Health and Compensation Compared
Workplace disability discrimination laws protect disabled employees in both the UK and USA, but the rights, terminology, claims processes and compensation rules differ. This guide compares the Equality Act 2010 …
How Do You Manage Chronic Pain Without Surgery?
Chronic pain does not automatically mean surgery. UK guidance supports several non-surgical approaches, although the right treatment depends on whether someone has chronic primary pain or pain linked to an …
Growing into adulthood after becoming disabled as a teenager
In 2016, 13-year-old Liam Virgo suddenly lost his ability to walk and talk. He was later diagnosed with severe Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and became bedridden, unable even to tolerate …