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The best adaptive clothing brands the UK has to offer in 2022
The UK is slowly catching up with the US and its options for adaptive clothing. We now have a selection of fantastic brands to choose from on the high street and online. However, there is limited…
7 tips to reduce anxiety and improve your wellbeing
2021 has been a tough year for all, with lockdowns, job losses and lots of uncertainty around our way of living. At one point or another, you may have had to deal with a level of stress or anxiety…
How To Effectively Communicate With People Who Have Some Form Of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is considered a disability and approximately 11 million people in the UK have some form of it. Contrary to popular belief,…
The perfect Christmas gifts of 2021
With Christmas only around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your Christmas gifts chosen and beat the last-minute rush.
To help take away some of…
ADHD in girls - how misconceptions impede diagnose
Louise Karwowski, Director of Education at Cognassist talks to Ucan2 about ADHD in girls for ADHD month.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that comes with…
Ex-Eventer Goose Helps Rory Build Trust in People
Jeanette Davies’ son, Rory, has always had a passion for horses and it was this love that was to unlock his fear and anxiety around other people, with the help of the fantastic staff at Barguse…
Should you convert to an automatic car or buy new - 2019
Automatic cars are as popular as ever, and they can often be easier to dive if you're living with a disability. So, if you currently have a manual and you’re thinking about switching, should you…
How to make your garden accessible
There are so many health benefits to gardens – from improved sleep to better mental health.
A study by researchers Soga, Gaston & Yamaura published on Science Direct found: “…
Jenni Meredith discusses the hidden disability Blue Badge extension
UCan2 Jenni Meredith warns that although the legislation is changing, there’s more to be done if everyone who needs a Blue Badge is to receive one – and find somewhere to park!
Some of you…
Why autism needn't be a barrier to finding a job
Autism and learning difficulties can often make recruitment difficult – for both the candidate and the employer. Can local forums help overcome such barriers to finding a job, and enable companies…
Meet the 50 Faces Breaking Down Barriers
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is celebrating 50 years of achievement, therapy and fun through horses with a stunning online collection of portraits and stories from all over the UK. …
Accessibility Mark and RDA Work Together to Help Kitty Achieve Her Goals
12-year-old Kitty Scarboro has loved horses all her life, first sitting on a horse at six months old during an equine therapy session.
Kitty, from Battle, East Sussex, was born with…
How to create a sensory garden at school
With their interesting sights and smells, sensory gardens are perfect additions for schools to aid with the sensory development of children. Nicky Roeber, Online Horticultural Expert at …
How driverless cars can assist people with disabilities
With driverless cars gearing up to hit the roads in the months and years to come, the motoring world looks set to experience one of its biggest shifts very shortly. Autonomous car technology is…
Things to Consider Before Buying a Stairlift
Claire Hamilton from Stairlifts Reviews discusses what you need to think about if you’re considering buying a…
Saucepan designed by student to help elderly people with arthritis stay independent
A saucepan to help elderly people with arthritis keep their independence has been designed by a student who was inspired by her grandparents.
Emma…
