Disability Horizons

Comping means regularly entering competitions, giveaways and prize draws in the hope of winning anything from shopping vouchers to technology and holidays. For some disabled people, it can be a flexible hobby that fits around changing energy levels and access needs. However, inaccessible websites, CAPTCHAs, complicated social media entry rules and scams can create barriers. W...

UK rapper and wheelchair user JOHKES discusses his new album, Peace I Can't Wake To, and returning to songwriting after his 2023 road traffic accident and coma. He talks about writing music from a hospital bed, changing ideas about independence, inaccessible recording studios and music venues, the extra costs disabled artists can face, and writing about family, guilt, forgive...

Website accessibility can affect whether disabled visitors are able to find information, complete forms, book services and make purchases. This guide explains common accessibility barriers involving keyboards, screen readers, alt text, colour contrast, captions and forms, as well as what WCAG 2.2 AA means in practice. It also covers how to test website builder templates, why ...

Adaptive nursing bras can reduce dressing and feeding barriers for disabled women who have reduced dexterity, limited reach, fatigue, pain or sensory needs. This guide looks at one-handed fastenings, front-opening bras, nursing clips, seated dressing, fit and sensory comfort. It also explains why mainstream nursing bras and separate bra fastening aids can sometimes be as usef...

Disabled parents can face childcare barriers that standard comparisons rarely consider, including inaccessible journeys, fixed collection times, communication preferences, fluctuating energy and the extra coordination involved when care arrangements change. This guide compares seven childcare options for US families in 2026, covering au pairs, nannies and backup childcare ser...