By Steff One of the unfortunate results of being a fit and active person is that sometimes, you injure yourself. And if you have a disability, those injuries might not heal so quickly, or they could cause you significant discomfort. Luckily, the Disabled Shop stock several unique products to help you manage and eliminate pain [...]

By Denise Watson When we hear that someone is disabled, we automatically think that he or she has a health problem, is in a wheelchair, or cannot look after themselves. Yet ‘disabled’ simply means unable to do something because of one reason or another. Let’s take the example of someone with restricted growth: a man [...]

By Steff Green The iPad has been hailed as one of the most important technological innovations of the new millennium, and it’s making the news not just because of its sleek design and viral-applications, but because it’s revolutionising the world of accessibility. IPads are now being used in special education settings all over the world [...]

Moving house is one of the most stressful activities a human being can undertake. Whether you’re moving across the street or to an entirely different continent, the process of packing your worldly possessions into boxes, organising all the details and transitioning your life to fit into a new home can really wear a person down. [...]

By Denise Watson For many people with disabilities, grab rails can provided much needed stability and reassurance when navigating difficult or slippery areas of the home. Here at the Disabled Shop, we offer a wide selection of grab rails to help prevent accidents and keep you independent in your own home. However, proper installation of [...]

By Denise Watson When eyesight goes wrong, it leaves you with a myriad of changes and, though it is impossible to generalise, you are almost always left with a need to re-assess your lifestyle. Doing so may also affect the lives of those close to you, as shared responsibilities become less accessible or you find [...]

By Steff Green   In a previous article on Travelling with Disabilities, I’ve talked about the benefits of hiring a campervan for traveling. My husband and I are planning our next annual adventure, and it was while on the phone to the campervan hire company I suddenly thought if we used one so often, we [...]

By Steff Green Gaining higher education can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, but it can also be a terrifying prospect if you have a disability. The effort involved in navigating such large and complex campuses, the stress of exams, classes and staying on top of your work, and the need [...]

By Stef Green Also see: Choosing a Wheelchair Friendly Wedding Venue For most ladies, after choosing the perfect wedding venue, the next step is to find that dream dress. If you’re getting married in a wheelchair, choosing a dress can seem daunting. The dresses in the bridal shops aren’t made with people in wheelchairs in [...]

By Stef Green You’ve found the love of your life and you’re ready to start planning the wedding. The only problem is you’re worried about creating a wedding day that’s wheelchair friendly. You certainly don’t see a lot of wheelchair weddings on the popular wedding blogs and magazines, and this leads to disabled brides and grooms [...]