February, 2020
February 27, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
This is a guest blog for Disabled Living by Heidi Jones, who outlines 7 sports activities for people with disabilities. Over the past couple of years, sports accessibility has increased for those with disabilities. Since the first official Paralympic Games in Rome 1960, more avenues have opened up for disabled people to showcase their talents. […]
Tags: disability awareness, fitness, sport
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February 27, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
This is a guest blog sent to us by Cadent Gas who have partnered with the charity Fifth Sense. They tell us about Anosmia Awareness Day on Thursday 27th February 2020 and share some tips on how to stay safe in your home. Smell – a lifesaving sense Most of us do not even realise […]
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February 25, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
Fenetic Wellbeing tell us how you can get the most out of your recliner chair. Recliner chairs are one of the best types of chair for those who suffer from back pain or struggle getting in and out of their chair. They’ve been specifically designed to provide maximum body support and offer you a comfortable […]
Tags: Disability, recliner chairs
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February 19, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
AwA are ambassadors of the SEND community. Through the power of dance, AwA aims to break down barriers to inclusivity and integration, changing perceptions and stereotypes with the goal to change the way the world looks at disability. Through hard work, discipline, perseverance and dedication, the AwA dance team has improved the lives and opportunities […]
Tags: Autism, autistic, dance, dance group, disabilty, performance, SEN, SEND, sensory
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February 17, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
This is a guest blog post written by Staysure Travel Insurance. In this blog, they outline how technological advances are helping skiing to become a more accessible sport and what to consider if you want to go skiing with a disability. Skiing alongside snowboarding has been one of the top sport choices for anyone thinking […]
Tags: activites, Disability, disabled, holiday, skiing, travel insurance
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February 10, 2020 | by Disabled Living | General
Having spent 4½ months in hospital, 21 year old Luke wanted nothing more than to go home. However, his house had no accessible bathroom facilities. WashPod, the unique mobile wetroom, talk about how they provided a rapid and dignified solution for Luke. In early 2019, Luke was hit by a car when he was crossing […]
Tags: Disability, solutions, washpod, wetroom
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