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UK General election
I was thinking about the UK general election and what it means for us disabled people and when look to see what each party was saying/promising. I found this website explaining why the Uk general election is important for disabled people.…
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Exploring Samsung's Accessibility Features: Enhancing Usability for All
Exploring Samsung's Accessibility Features: Enhancing Usability for All Samsung is dedicated to making its technology accessible to everyone. Here are eight key features they offer: Relumino Mode and SeeColors Mode: These improve visual clarity on TVs and devices for users with low vision. TalkBack: This feature reads the…
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Apple has announced a series of new accessibility features- eye tracking
Apple has announced a series of new accessibility features- eye-tracking Apple has announced a series of new accessibility features for iPhones and iPads, with the standout addition being eye-tracking technology. This feature will allow users to control their devices using just their eyes, leveraging the front-facing…
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Google's partnerships in Kenya bring Chromebooks to low vision and blind children
Google's partnerships in Kenya bring Chromebooks to low vision and blind children. Google celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day by showcasing its efforts to improve accessibility features on Chromebooks. They're making significant strides in Kenya by providing Chromebooks to schools for the blind, enabling students…
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Have you heard of a CEA Card? UK
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA). The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled…
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UK PMs so-called ‘sick note culture’
The disability rights Uk and other disability charities have respond to this and the impact on UK disabled people with facts and figures. https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-says-pm-must-stop-scapegoating-disabled-people-failing-economy
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Accessible Exercise Equipment
Many pieces of exercise equipment are not designed with accessibility in mind, making it difficult or even impossible for those with disabilities to use them safely and effectively. From treadmills with complex digital displays to weight machines with intricate adjustment mechanisms, the lack of accessibility features can…
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Regulator calls on rail operators to improve complaints processes and redress provision for disabled
We have some exciting research that has just been published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The mixed method research project was a collaboration between ORR, research agency Trajectory, and Open Inclusion to better understand the complaint processes of disabled passengers when travelling by train. The research was…
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Neurodiversity freindly design
https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/neurodiversity-friendly-design-creating-spaces-where-everyone-can-flourish/138892/ Interesting article on the challenges and why we should design Neurodiverse friendly spaces.
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Interesting article about how the catering interesting can be more inclusive
https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2024/04/the-strategic-advantage-for-hospitality-being-inclusive-of-neurodiversity/ Lets hope the hospitality and catering industry become more inclusive for all and the right reasons.
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Neurodiverse performers at the Brighton Fringe
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/neurodiverse-performers-embrace-brighton-fringe/ Great to see the Brighton Fringe embracing Neurodiverse performers.
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Autism guide to travelling
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/22/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope I found this great guide to travelling with Autism and suggestions to make it eaiser to cope with challenges,
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How to make supermarkets autism friendly
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw4rnrmmk4mo This report provides information on how supermarkets can become more autistic friendly. Do share any other suggestions you have personally I like no music and less bright lights and slippery floors.
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Safari Park hosts autism friendly quiet mornings
For anyone interested https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czvjk0yd5exo
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ADHD and menopause
https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/suzanne-shaw-how-perimenopause-symptoms-32672422 This article highlights the impacts of Menopause on other conditions.
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Neurodiverse Actor plays Autistic character
Great to see a Neurodiversity part played by a Neurodiversity Actor and the positive impact of these. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c19xxxjgy4ro
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How ADHD helped with paintings
Interesting article about how ADHD helped a man to paint in detail. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp6gwkd5014o
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Stress awareness month
As this is stress awareness Month, I wanted to share this article from the British Dyslexia Association about Stress and Dyslexic. https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/stress-and-dyslexia
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Dyspraxia Foundation closure
Very sadly after 30 Years the Dyspraxia foundation is closing please find more information in the links below and alternative places for information. https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/important-announcement-regarding-dyspraxia-foundation
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Film on Menopause and learning difficulties
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51ndelqql0o Great to see a new film has been made by and for women with learning disabilities or autism to explain that perimenopause and menopause symptoms are not "embarrassing or scary".
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No progress since 2016 on "grave and systemic" violations of Disabled people's rights - UN report
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Disabled People has published their much anticipated report on the UK Government’s violations of Disabled people’s rights, read more about the report here:…
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NHS not meeting demands of autism and ADHD
A recent report by a think tank showed that the NHS could not meet autism and ADHD increased demands, the department of Health have explained how they are addressing this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68725973
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Are UK transport strikes affecting you?
As someone who works for a trade Union I support the right to strike but as a Neurodiversity worker I struggle to follow and keep up with what train operators are striking when and the have to amend plans at the last minute for them and rearrange if they are cancelled. I wondered if they were affecting anyone else and if…
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GAAD 16th May 2024- Any plans
Global Accessibility Awareness DayThursday, May 16, 2024, help us celebrate the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. I wondered if anyone…
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Disability Representation Is A Business Imperative
Disability Representation Is A Business Imperative Businesses often fail to meet the needs of disabled consumers despite the significant economic influence of the disability community. A survey conducted by the Valuable 500 revealed that more than 50% of disabled individuals face barriers when trying to access content and…
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The Coolest Tech for a More Accessible Home!
The Coolest Tech for a More Accessible Home! My apartment has a lot of switches. Some of them are smart switches that I can operate from an app on my phone. I also control the lock of my front door, and it has a digital keypad, which is excellent for first responders who have their own code if I can't get to my phone and…
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Bluetooth throttle control
Bluetooth throttle control This new technology is super cool and allows us to drive in motorsport and regular cars. What are your thoughts? Great job by Christina Vithoulkas. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OZRE3EmSmvg
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Singing for wellbeing
Singing for wellbeing One of the few good things which I think has come from Covid experience is the increased availability of on-line activities. These can be of benefit those of us who struggle to get out and join group activities in person. One thing I discovered was on-line singing. In lockdown a wonderful group…
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Very interesting idea to make a town autism friendly with training
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/south-kerry-news/kerry-town-to-host-training-as-it-aims-to-become-an-autism-friendly-town/a1114719523.html
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Any Legally Blind People in Pop-Culture?
As a person who is legally blind, I was wondering if anyone knew of any Legally Blind People in Pop-Culture?