We share 10 famous and successful people with Down’s syndrome from the world of TV, film, art, fashion and business.
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If you have a child with a disability or limited mobility and want to enjoy the outdoors together as a family then an all-terrain wheelchair might be the perfect answer. Here, we talk you through what you need to consider and how to find the right chair for you and your child. There are some great all-terrain buggies and strollers that might have been suitable for your family when your child was a baby or toddler. But when they outgrow these what is the next option available and what should you look for? Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchairs are designed for outdoor use and going over uneven terrain, and all of our chairs are adaptable for children. All-terrain wheelchairs for children – top tips It is very rare that a wheelchair will fit everyone, and this is even more so the case when considering a wheelchair for a child. First…
Actor, Strictly champion and deaf advocate Rose Ayling-Ellis has been recognised as the most influential disabled person in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list 2022.
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We suggest several accessible activities, attractions and virtual events this Halloween that will make you go bump in the night.
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Take a look at these 9 top tips, including thinking about safety and features, to help you find the right all-terrain wheelchair for your child.
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Sapphire Blue was the much loved MT Push all terrain wheelchair of Laura Marie Del Grosso who named her wheelchair Sapphire Blue. The MT Push was purchased some years ago through Paul at Spokes ‘n Motion, our USA distributor – the family from Phoenix, Arizona were able to enjoy lots of happy family time together and experience the wonder and joy nature brought to them. Laura was born with a progressive genetic disease, Spinocerebellar ataxia 7 – it first presented in Laura when she was three years old and progressively worsened, eventually leading to her death a day before her 25th birthday. The family wanted to provide others with the opportunities Laura had had with her MT Push, so the they contacted Paul at Spokes ‘n Motion to see if he could find a family or suitable location where the MT Push would be well used and appreciated. Paul…
Disability awareness is common practice when having a disability – noticing where things are wrong in society or where life cannot meet my needs. Even worse is when people arrange an …
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Streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com shares its latest research – Diversity in the UK – which has found TV bosses are doing disabled people a disservice by underrepresenting them in many of Britain’s most popular shows.
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Starling Bank is an award-winning, online-only bank, making it incredibly accessible. Its app is easy to use for all disabilities and the UK-based customer service agents are available 24/7 to support customers with a range of different needs. You can also order a Connected card – a debit card linked to your account that enables …
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To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week, which takes place from the 3rd to 9th of October, we share 10 celebrities with dyslexia from the world of television, film, music, comedy, sport, science and business.
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