As a disabled person it can often be hard to recognise ourselves in the celebrities and famous people we see in print, and on TV. But it doesn’t always have to be this way! A common complaint amongst those living within the disabled community is that there is a serious lack of disability representation within […]

A break-down of all the crucial reasons why a comfortable wheelchair is not only critically important but can also be lifesaving. If you use a wheelchair on a day-to-day basis then it’s probable to assume, you’re reliant on it for your freedom and independence. It’s not just a piece of equipment, it’s a tool that […]

As with any person, disabled individuals can of course benefit highly from stretching on a regular basis. Whether it’s for alleviating muscle cramps and pains, or helping to extend your physical abilities for years to come – stretching can play a huge role in ensuring you’re in tip top condition, for longer. Various research studies […]

If you’re a disabled person and you have a job, you may have come across a number of scenarios that have left you feeling a little baffled and possibly a little aggrieved. Much like in everyday forms of life, disabled people often find themselves up against the elements and fighting just to be heard. Finding […]

Is it easy to choose the perfect gift for someone who uses a wheelchair? The answer is often ‘no’. Are you looking for something a little different to gift this year to either a friend or a loved one? Check out these gifts for wheelchair user s. Would something specifically tailored towards a wheelchair user […]

Mayra Eliza Gomez is a 36-year-old Guatemalan. She had an accident and has been a wheelchair user for the last 16 years. An estimated 170,000 Guatemalans live with a disability and need a wheelchair but are unable to obtain one on their own. Without mobility, these individuals often depend on someone to carry them or […]

Tam is a motivated 19-year-old who is always eager to learn She always has been, ever since she was a little girl. Yet, due to her physical disability caused by cerebral palsy, some people have incorrectly assumed that she had a learning disability. As a child, Tam was unable to walk, stand, or feed herself. […]

Waganda Moses is eighteen years old. He’s the second oldest of eighteen children from a poor family who live in Iganga, a town two hours outside of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. When he was born, he was perfectly healthy; however, at age two, he contracted malaria. He was rushed to hospital where doctors administered an injection. […]

So, you’re considering working with special needs children, or maybe you do and you’re simply looking to enhance your skills and confidence.   Either way, this guide is for you. Children with additional requirements should be entitled to the same amount of care, support and learning opportunities as their non-disabled peers, but working with special needs […]

A healthy active lifestyle and mentally healthy are two separate things, but both equally important.   Whilst physical health generally depends on two main things: a reasonable amount of active movement and a balanced, well-considered diet, feeling mentally healthy requires one to be in tune with their body, mind and soul, and take steps to figure […]