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World Spine Day 2024

Today is World Spine Day and the 2024 campaign is called Support your Spine, it aims to raise awareness about spinal health globally, empowering all ages and nations with evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Support Your Spine is a call to action for individuals to prioritize spinal health across all aspects of life. The website […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 16, 2024

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Empowering Products for Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities

Living with a chronic illness or disability brings daily challenges that can impact one’s quality of life, especially for people managing conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, diabetes, or other debilitating disabilities. For those with disabilities, safety is always a top priority, as emergencies can occur at any time. In such moments, the ability to […]

Contact NOK
Contact NOK

September 26, 2024

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Paralympics 2024: Team GB Athletes to Watch

Are you ready to watch 549 events across 22 sports over nearly 2 weeks?  The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begins on 28th September with 215 Team GB athletes taking on the best the world has to offer. Heading to the French capital is a record number of female athletes (46%) – the highest ever proportion […]

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Purpl

August 22, 2024

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A Mission for Inclusivity and Empowerment

Hello all, I’m Ross, co-founder of Stand Out Socks, and I’m thrilled to share our story and mission with you. Stand Out Socks was born out of a desire to challenge societal norms and create meaningful paid employment opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities. Inspired by my journey and the challenges I faced as a […]

Stand Out Socks
Stand Out Socks

August 7, 2024

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Disabled Motoring UK

Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) is the only charity in the UK that represents the interests of disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders.

DMUK
DMUK

August 3, 2024

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Euan’s Guide – Empowering Disabled Shoppers

Charity Euan’s Guide is transforming the shopping experience for disabled individuals by providing reliable accessibility information.

Euans Guide
Euans Guide

July 15, 2024

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

One day in July 1990, in Boston, USA, Disability Pride was born, following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US. The Act gave disabled people the right to be treated equally and fairly, without discrimination. According to a newspaper clipping from the time, the event celebrated that “far from tragic, disability […]

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Purpl

July 13, 2024

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Living with MS: My Journey and Advice for Others

My name is Georgina and I am the founder of Purpl Disabled Discounts. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a unique journey for everyone. My own experience began in 2003 when I was diagnosed with MS, though I didn’t consider myself disabled at the time. For 13 years, I experienced no visible symptoms and even […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 4, 2024

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Positive Talk About Disability in the Workplace

The way we discuss disability in the workplace can significantly impact our chances of impressing potential employers. As disabled candidates, our language choices can either highlight our strengths or reinforce negative stereotypes. Here’s how to frame your disability in a positive light to improve your prospects. Highlight the Benefits of Hiring Disabled Employees Show Your […]

Jane Hutton, CEO/Founder of Evenbreak
Jane Hutton, CEO/Founder of Evenbreak

July 4, 2024