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Scott Rains - World Traveller, Disabled Travel Advocate & Expert on Universal Design
Scott contacted me about a week ago after having come across this website. We realized that we shared a lot of common philosophies and emails started flying back and forth furiously, capped off by a very long telephone conversation.
Scott is an ...
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Handicap Hand Controls for Cars
One thing which is overlooked by many disabled people is handicap hand controls for cars. These are life changing modifications kits which allow your average car to be driven by someone who no longer has use of their legs.
To you or me driving i ...
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Employing Disabled People in Your Business
There are many government schemes in place to encourage disabled people into the workplace. Employers have a legal obligation not to discriminate on any grounds, be it race, religion, sex or disability so these schemes are very relevant to any busine ...
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How to Retrofit Your Home For Older Or Disabled Residents
In case you or someone in your home has special needs, then there are a lot of remodelling or redesigning adjustments you may make so as to make the life easier. With the passage of time, the demands for homes which accommodate special needs of peopl ...
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Magaluf - A Disabled Visitor
Magaluf is the most important attraction of Scandinavian and British tourists, situated within the town of Palma Nova and Torrenova, falls under the Calvià municipality. The nearest airport of Magaluf is Majorca, which is around 25 km away from it. Y ...
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Golfing for the Disabled
Golf is about as adaptable a sport as you can get. Just about anyone, regardless of ability level, can grab a set of golf clubs, head outside, and in no time be hitting golf balls where no one will ever find them again. You can learn to play the best ...
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Supported Learning Disability Holidays - Encouraging Independence
Fun, adventure and freedom are what holidays are all about and you will be pleased to learn, with the fantastic amount of supported holidays available, people with learning disabilities can experience exciting activities, meet new friends and most im ...
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Why Pick a Disabled Car?
For anybody who is a wheelchair user or else you have a friend who might be, you might have probably run into complications when it comes to mobility. The fact is that it's not necessarily effortless to get around when you happen to be in a wheelchai ...
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Etac power wheelchairs...
I have had a spinal injury since 2002 and am a full time power chair user. I used to own a Balder power chair from 2003 (when I came out of hospital ) until 2010 when I bought a newly released Etac E series power chair … worst mistake of my (wheelcha ...
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New social history TV series 'Born On' for Channel 4
Hello all, I hope you won't mind me posting this message advertising a new television documentary series about the recent history of the UK. We are keen to find out more about how experiences of disability have changed in recent years - thank you for ...
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Commode 'n Shower Chair Adjustable
The CS-A model has a one-of-a-kind, 3-way adjustable seat back. The backrest may be slid up or down, the seat back may be moved forward or back, and the whole assembly may be reclined from a vertical 90-degree position to a nearly horizontal one.
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HydroCare Chair
The HydroCare is a supportive and adaptable nursing care chair that incorporates an extensive range of features to optimise the seating experience of its occupants. The most important consideration when buying any chair is comfort and the HydroCare e ...
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Advice On Choosing a Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle.
Having a disability does not necessarily mean that you shouldn't be able to go about everyday life in a different manner to anybody else. From ramps to get into the office to wet floor showers, there have been many methods to assisting wheelchair use ...
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The Solution To Dirty Wheelchair Tyres
Almost every wheelchair user has experienced problems with dirty wheelchair tyres. When outside, wheelchairs run over dirt, animal droppings, mud, gum, cigarettes and other nasty things. Then when the wheelchair user comes home they must either clean ...
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Rail Travel with Disabilities
There are just over 12 million people in the UK with a long-term illness, impairment or disability, with the most prevalent disability being those affected by mobility. When taking this into account, and considering that 16% of working adults and 45% ...
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Age UK’s new partnership sees launch of daily living aid range and e-commerce site
Recent research has found that retaining independence in later life is fundamental for well-being. With this in mind, Age UK Trading, part of Age UK's social enterprise, has expanded its range of independent living products. The new selection of hand ...
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Free off street parking
Our Local Council South Hams have now decided to take away from those with tax exempt discs their entitlement to free parking on the grounds that they can now no longer police who is exempt and who is not.
I wrote to our local MP about it Gary S ...
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5 Ways to Stay Active After Surgery
If you've had surgery, you'll be encouraged to rest and recuperate. Once you're ready, it's important that you get back to being active slowly, safely and comfortably. You don't want to push your body too hard if you've had an operation, but equally ...
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It Just Doesn't Add Up: Explaining Dyscalculia and Overcoming Number Problems for Children and Adults
This is the very first book to explain dyscalculia - maths disabilities - by an acute dyscalculic. Perhaps up to five per cent of the population in the US and UK suffer from the condition. Because it is written by a dyscalculic, this book reaches to ...
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Adapting a House for a Wheelchair User
Wheelchair users face complications when they're out and about, struggling to shop or to make use of public transport. Your home should feel like a safe haven - somewhere that's designed for you and a place in which you can relax - even if public spa ...
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