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Kidz to Adultz and Redbank House Exhibit at Disability Awareness Day (DAD)

Virtual event site and marquees at the 2020 Disability Awareness Day

Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions and Redbank House  (part of Disabled Living) are thrilled to be exhibiting at Disability Awareness Day (DAD). We look forward to promoting our services at this online event and will be located on stand M5. Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is recognised as the largest annual event of its kind in the […]

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Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Child on AAT GB posture cushion

This is a guest blog for Disabled Living written by Peter Wingrave, Sales Director at AAT GB Postural support: it’s one of the biggest headaches for carers and healthcare professionals, how to balance appropriate cushioning with health and wellbeing. Treating pressure sores costs the NHS £1.3m/day(1). Before that stage is reached, how much time do carers- […]

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Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costume Ideas

For some individuals, Halloween can pose extra challenges. Although dressing up can often be something to look forward to, itchy seams, tight collars, restrictive masks, or strong-smelling face paint may be unbearable for those with sensory issues. Costumes bought from shops may be particularly uncomfortable. However, making simple sensory-friendly costumes is a great solution for […]

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How Motability Cars Cater for Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities

motability cars

This is a sponsored post written by Stoneacre Motor Group. The Motability scheme is relatively unknown to many in Britain, but for more than 600,000 of us, a Motability vehicle is life changing. You probably already see Motability vehicles every day even if you may not realise so and you may certainly know someone who […]

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DMUK Baywatch Campaign

disabled parking

This is a guest blog written by Heidi Turner on behalf of DMUK for Disabled Living.  DMUK’s Baywatch campaign, which looks into levels of disabled parking abuse at supermarkets, is changing format for 2020. A common problem for many disabled motorists is not being able to park at their desired destination, especially at their local […]

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Care Available for Disabled People

person reading with carer outside

This is a sponsored post by Country Cousins for Disabled Living’s blog about care for disabled people. Sometimes, having a disability can sometimes be very limiting and make day to day tasks difficult to complete. Fortunately, there are a number of care options that you can take advantage of to make your life easier to […]

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Accessible Iceland: Chris’ Holiday Blog

Iceland Northern Lights

This blog was written by Chris Cammiss, Disability Trainer and Advisor at Disabled Living. I thought I’d push the envelope a little bit this time, so instead of heading for some late season sun in Lanzarote or the Seychelles I planned a trip to Iceland.  Of course, my expectations were of snow drifts, misty breath, […]

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How To Keep Active And Overcome Mobility Issues

woman in wheelchair outside

This is a guest blog by CareCo who feature in Disabled Living’s Supplier Directory. While most of the country is struggling to come to terms with the “new normal” that is life without a coronavirus vaccine, for many people with mobility issues life is really not all that different. Many elderly people, especially those who […]

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