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Inclusive Content in Traditional Media
Inclusive Content in Traditional Media When CODA won the best picture Oscar in 2022, many people with disabilities hoped it would lead to more inclusion of their stories in media. Aside from awareness and accolades, it appears that little progress to further advance disability inclusion of screen has followed. With limited…
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Inclusive Content in Traditional Media
Inclusive Content in Traditional Media When CODA won the best picture Oscar in 2022, many people with disabilities hoped it would lead to more inclusion of their stories in media. Aside from awareness and accolades, it appears that little progress to further advance disability inclusion of screen has followed. With limited…
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Our Open Inclusion brand values
We would like the online community to be an enriched, diverse extension of the Open Inclusion business and brand. The values that we operate by and would like the community platform to abide by also are to consistently be, 1. Considerate We do not make assumptions. We value differences in needs and preferences (including…
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Making Oz Truly Universal
Making Oz Truly Universal A great story was published this week about the production of the new Wicked film. The entire team decided to make accessibility a core design element from the outset. This effort began with casting Marissa Bode as Nessarose, a character who uses a wheelchair. Director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc…
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Should those with ND be able to get disabled queue passes?
Merlin Entertainments said it would not allow people with conditions such as autism, ADHD and anxiety to use the disability queuing system this February half-term, due to increased demand for the passes. There has been a lot of discussion and upset following the sudden stopping of the disabled ride access pass for those…
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New book-How to be you
Ellie Middleton is back with a new, practical book to help you work WITH your neurodivergent brain rather than AGAINST it. In each chapter, she writes about the eight executive functions that neurodivergent people struggle with including working memory, prioritisation and emotional regulation and shares simple tips for…
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A HIMYM Reunion on the Page
A HIMYM Reunion on the Page I saw some awesome news this week about Craig Thomas, the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother. His debut novel, That's Not How It Happened, is officially out. You can read the full scoop here. It sounds like a really personal project. The story is inspired by his own experience raising a son…
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UK Freedom pass Campaign 2026
In the UK the over 60's can have free off peak local travel. At the beginning of January it was suggested this may change to save the government money but would impact on the ability for older people to volunteer and do social activities. There is now a petition to try and block the changes.…
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Bridport author on growing up with ADHD and Dyspraxia
A Bridport-based author who has publicly shared theirexperience growing up with both ADHD and Dyspraxia, using their journey tobring greater awareness to neurodiversity. Despite challenges managingcoordination, concentration and everyday tasks, the author persevered andeventually found a creative outlet in writing —…
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Autism-Friendly Christmas Tips
Discover practical strategies to make Christmas more enjoyable for autistic people and their families, from planning and routines to decorations, sensory considerations, and managing presents. https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/going-out-leisure-and-travel/christmas/tips
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Higher Education Access: Why College Accommodations are Different
Higher Education Access: Why College Accommodations are Different We know your access journey doesn't end when you graduate high school—it just changes! We're sharing this important legal article because it clearly explains one of the most confusing parts of the transition to college: disability accommodations. The system…
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If there was one thing you could improve at school?
The British dyslexia association did a recent survey asking what schools she improved I was really surprised to see access to assistive technology was only choose by 8% as I can see if children are taught how they can use this it could enable more independence. What would be your one improvement wish and why?
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Employers underpay disabled workers by £2.24 per hour
The earnings gap between disabled and non-disabled workersremains significant at £2.24 an hour, according to new analysis published bythe Trades Union Congress (TUC) yesterday (12 November). The findings show that disabled employees working a 35-hourweek earn, on average, more than £4,000 less each year than their…
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'Tourette's no longer defines me - I can put my music out to the world'
This is a great story of how someone is using their talent to raise awareness. Just six months ago, musician Grace Cope, 19, was unable to perform in front of anyone. Now she is lead vocalist on a song to raise awareness of Tourette's syndrome and being mentored by a veteran producer who has worked with The Rolling Stones,…
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Changing attitudes to autism through photography
Autistic children and young people from south Wales have created a photography exhibition to try and change negative attitudes. "But you don't look autistic" includes portraits of a number of neurodivergent adults and children "It's really annoying because people with autism can do things. And a lot of people who make…
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UK SEND review
This week the UK government announced it plans for the Special Education Needs system. It claims more pupils with get support without the need of an assessment, this will be for the those with the most complexity needs. This feels like what we had before that meant many didn't get the support need. Once again we are…
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Open Inclusion's Community Terms and Conditions
Our community guidelines We need your help to keep Open Inclusion’s Community as valuable, authentic, inclusive, and safe as possible. This platform and these Community Guidelines are designed to make sure that the Community Hub is and remains safe, helpful, and enjoyable for all of us using it. As Open Inclusion community…
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Hack to avoid buttons on school t shirts
I saw this post what a great hack to make school t shirt look the same but avoid having to mange buttons. This would so help my mum too who struggles with rigid fingers and buttons.
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'My stoma bag is my new fashion accessory'
"I always say my stoma bag is my bag for life. It's my new accessory. You don't have to hide it." It is great to see accessible fashion making the catwalk. Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vm1drejmzo
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UK health minister orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
What does this all really mean? will a review really make a positive change and reduce waiting list. It is concerning when words like over diagnosed are used. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is launching an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England. It will look at both…
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Unite Disability Campaign Launches at the TUC Congress!
Fighting for a world where everyone belongs! September 7-10th, saw the TUC Congress, held in Brighton.Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham and Martyn Gwyther, Executive Council Representative for Disabilities, launched Unite’s National campaign to stop the cuts to disability benefits.• Unite are calling for a level…
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UK parliament -New autism strategy must deliver change for autistic people
The Committee’s new report—titled Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy —calls on the government to urgently produce and implement a robust new autism strategy by July 2026, when the existing one expires. UK Parliament Committees+1 It emphasises that past strategies, though well-intentioned, have…
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Designer told 'disabled people don't need fashion
A designer who was told "disabled people don't need fashion" says she felt so angered that she now has an adaptive clothing firm, which appeared on the catwalk at London Fashion Week. As a student, Hanan Tantush was showcasing customised clothing for disabled people as part of her coursework - after seeing her grandad's…
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Shops need 'mindset change' on disabled access
Purple Tuesday, which is in its eighth year, said research from the University of Bristol and the Money Advice Trust revealed the combined spending power of disabled households in the UK is £446bn a year. Government research published in July on the accessibility of private-sector products and services for disabled people…
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Ministers listen to disabled campaigners and return key accessibility duty to railways bill
The government has responded to pressure from disabled campaigners by reinstating a statutory “passenger and accessibility” duty into the Railways Bill — a win for campaigners who earlier condemned the removal of accessibility obligations from the proposed reforms. Disability News Service+1 Under the revised bill, the new…
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Great Western Railway (GWR) has been awarded the NationalAutistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award
Great Western Railway (GWR) has been awarded the NationalAutistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award — the first time a UK rail operator has gained the award for its entire network, not just a single line. To earn the award, GWR rolled out a suite of autism-friendlytools and services across its network, including: a…
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Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in HigherEducation, New Report Shows
An insight brief, One size doesn’t fit all: Equality ofopportunity for Disabled students, published in October by the Office forStudents shows that despite some progress, Disabled students continue toexperience significant disadvantage within higher education. The report highlights inconsistencies in how…
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Highlighting dyslexic talent with AI
In this article talking about the value of dyslexic withincompanies I found this very interesting that AI could help dyslexic show case thisskill to employers. AI can also help employers better understand the uniquestrengths employees bring. Cisco is already exploring this, with early resultsshowing that AI can highlight…
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Is Working From Home Working? New Lords Committee Report
13th November 2025, the House of Lords Home-based Working Committee publishes its report, ‘Is working from home working?’ The Committee concluded that home working could support the Government’s plans to get people back into work, by enabling people to work who might not otherwise be able to do so. “The increased…
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DWP seeking disabled people to join steering group (paid role, deadline 30/11)
Hi all, I recently noticed this job post and thought I'd share in case it would be of interest, though I appreciate the deadline is quite soon: Department of Works and Pensions: Expression of interest to join the Timms Review steering group. The group will provide strategic direction, shared decision-making, and overall…
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Dyslexia Awareness Week October 2025
The Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025, launched by the British Dyslexia Association under the theme “Dyslexia: Raising the volume,” highlights a new report into the experiences of dyslexic young people in education and calls for earlier screening and better teacher training.…
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A plan aiming to make Jersey "more inclusive" and help people with neurodiverse conditions has been
This article reading caught my eyes as a good thing and I was keen to see how it would be achieved. I welcomed reading how Neuro diverse people and carers had been involved The first Neuroinclusive Jersey Strategy, external, covering the 2025-2028 period, has been published by the government and Autism Jersey. Several…
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Warning UK ‘missing out on £69bn by failing to empower dyslexic people'
Sir Richard Branson and Soho House founder Nick Jones are among the entrepreneurs highlighting new research released to mark Global Dyslexia Awareness Day. As they say money talks so…maybe these numbers will make more companies see the value in been inclusive.…