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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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June 2025 APPG - Teacher Training: Getting it Right
The APPG for Dyslexia met in Westminster on 9 June to discuss 'Teacher Training: Getting it Right'. The meeting, chaired by Juliet Campbell, MP for Broxtowe was attended by MPs and Peers, who listened to evidence from dyslexia charities, a teacher training provider and the National Education Union that an ambitious…
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Jamie Dyslexia Revolution
In the UK Channel 4 showed a documentary with Jamie Oliver calling on the government to improvement the Education to be inclusive of those with Dyslexia. We need the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to make sure our education system works for all children – including those with dyslexia. If you’ve…
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My dyslexia diagnosis was a lightbulb moment'
Two woman share their personal experience of getting dyslexic diagnoses. Two women who found out they had dyslexia in their 40s have described how the diagnosis came as a "huge relief" and was "a lightbulb moment". Sue Flohr, who runs the Adult Dyslexia Centre in Maidenhead, Berkshire, and one of the service's users, Alice…
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Greater awareness is responsible for an increase in ADHD
ADHD UK Talks about the BBC article and how greater awareness is responsible for an increase in ADHD rather than more people having the condition than before. Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information. A global review led by King’s College London of 40…
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List of products and services that need to be accessible after 28 June 2025 in the EU
On the 28th June the following products and services in European will need to comply with the accessibility act. List of products and services that need to be accessible after 28 June 2025 Products: Consumer general-purpose computer hardware systems (i.e. computers, tablets, laptops) and operating systems for those…
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Navigating the In-Person Comeback: Your Guide to Seamless Hybrid Meetings
Navigating the In-Person Comeback: Your Guide to Seamless Hybrid Meetings For many of us, remote work has become the norm, making the occasional in-person meeting feel like a trip to a different dimension. The shift from virtual to physical presence can be a bit jarring, but with the right approach, you can ensure these…
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AI in Education: Empowering Students with Disabilities, But Challenges Remain
AI in Education: Empowering Students with Disabilities, But Challenges Remain Imagine a world where students with disabilities can overcome learning challenges and thrive in the classroom. This isn't science fiction but the exciting reality of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI-powered tools like text-to-speech,…
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Getting Around Just Got Easier: Uber's New Senior Mode!
Getting Around Just Got Easier: Uber's New Senior Mode! We all know how helpful ride-sharing apps like Uber can be, but sometimes figuring out all the features can be a bit tricky. Good news! Uber is making it simpler than ever for older adults to get around with their brand-new "Senior Mode." This new feature is designed…
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Beyond the Buzz: Real Accessibility Champions
Beyond the Buzz: Real Accessibility Champions Ever wonder who's truly making a difference in accessibility? It's easy to talk about, but putting it into practice is another story. Forbes recently released its "Accessibility 100" list. It highlights companies and leaders pushing for an inclusive world. This isn't just about…
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Beyond Words: A New Voice Emerges in "Out of My Mind"
Beyond Words: A New Voice Emerges in "Out of My Mind" Have you ever felt trapped inside your own head, unable to share your thoughts with the world? For Melody Brooks, the brilliant protagonist of Disney+'s new movie "Out of My Mind," this is an everyday reality. Based on the beloved novel by Sharon M. Draper, "Out of My…
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Changing Places versus high dependency units
I notice at Silverstone race circuit in the UK they are calling the changing places High dependency units, this was the first time I had seen this? Has anyone else seen this change in Language in the UK? https://us.v-cdn.net/6036702/uploads/3ZJZVG4C2X6C/img-7118-281-29.pdf
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Overwatch: Pioneering Disability Representation in Gaming
Overwatch: Pioneering Disability Representation in Gaming Overwatch uniquely represents disability through its characters. It highlights characters like Symmetra, who is interpreted as having high-functioning autism, and Ana, who lost an eye and uses an eyepatch. The article notes that players have reacted positively to…
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Government Threat SEND education
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/may/24/children-with-special-needs-in-england-may-lose-legal-right-to-school-support This article is highlighting that the Schools Minister, Catherine McKinnell, has not ruled out replacing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), is deeply alarming. For over a decade, EHCPs have…
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Beyond the White Coat: When Doctors Bring Lived Disability Experience to Medicine
Beyond the White Coat: When Doctors Bring Lived Disability Experience to Medicine The image of a doctor often conjures a specific picture: someone in a crisp white coat, moving with assuredness and authority. But what happens when that image expands to include individuals who bring the invaluable perspective of lived…
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What make conferences accessible for you?
I've recently come back from the Global Disability Summit. Which brought together 4000 people from across the world to discuss everything disability. They did a lot of things at the summit to try and make it more accessible, including easy audio, a quiet room and additional accessible toilets, but I often found the ambient…
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Driving with Disabilities: Rights, Safety, and Independence
Driving with Disabilities: Rights, Safety, and Independence Driving represents vital independence; however, for individuals living with disabilities, navigating the roads requires understanding specific rights and available options. The Americans with Disabilities Act aims to protect these drivers, ensuring equal access to…
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How to Parent with a Disability: A Summary
How to Parent with a Disability: A Summary The podcast episode "How To Parent With a Disability" tackles the often-overlooked challenges faced by disabled parents in the U.S. Astonishingly, at least 10% of parents identify as disabled, yet mainstream parenting advice frequently fails to account for disability and…
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A new app to help while you wait for Neurodivergent assessments
A new app has been launched which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), to give carers who suspect their children are neurodivergent, "a better picture of what's going on" whilst waiting for a diagnosis. Bristol-based company Spicy Minds' app called Hazel gave users access to a series of tests where AI then interpreted the…
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The Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary is open for new applications in the UK
New round of Assessment bursaries now available!Thanks to support from Theo Paphitis and the Ryman team, another round of dyslexia assessment bursaries are available for young people aged 12–21 from low-income households. Terms and conditions apply…
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'Going to A&E is unbearable for my autistic son'
This article really explains the challenges many encounter but is never thought about. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5v24gp871o
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Are there more autistic people now? a look behind the numbers and headlines
You might have seen the social media videos: the "five signs you're autistic". You may have heard about long waiting lists for autism diagnosis. You might know, or sense, that the numbers of people deemed autistic are going up, fast. There's a lot at stake. These numbers mean fiercely different things to different people.…
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Parliament Sets up Cross Party Group on Disability - 2025
On 14th May 2025, Marsha De Cordova was elected chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Disability. The meeting was attended by a number of MPs and Lords. The purpose of the group is to create links between parliament and the disability community, to ensure that debates and decisions are informed by the lived…
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Researcher Explores Black Disabled Experiences in the UK
To take part read more about the project here: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/spotlighting-intersectional-changemaking-researcher-explores-black-disabled-experiences-uk
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New Digital Inclusion centre in UK
This is a new local centre that has set up giving advice and support but also allowing disabled people to try different equipment, which is so often need but not available. https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-new-digital-inclusion-centre-launched/
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'I made my cochlear implant a fashion accessory'
"I don't think disability should be hidden. It's notabout the style - it's about purpose and amplifying hidden voices." Gargi Agrawalla, who was born profoundly deaf, wants toempower other deaf young people after winning an international competition todesign jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids. It is…
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Passenger assist community Network
Passenger assist with Transreport are asking disabled people to sign up to their community Network to provide help feed into research to make a more inclusion future. https://transreport.co.uk/community/?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=cnl
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Priority seats redesigned for London transport - will it make a difference?
Priority seats on London's buses and Underground will be more clearly labelled, Transport for London (TfL) has said. The transport body has redesigned its seating to have a greater colour contrast and with "This is a priority seat" signs on them. It will be added to new DLR and Piccadilly trains, as well as on refurbished…
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Race across Europe
My husband's company, Freedom one life has launched a competition to find 3 power chair users from Europe (including the UK) to race across Europe from London to Turin to win €1000. Travel and accommodation for the competitors and their companions will be covered from London to Turin, including travel back to their home…
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New Elizabeth line displays
The Elizabeth Line tube is now like some trains showing which carriages are busy, so those with over sensory issues can find quieter carriages to use. Hopefully this will be roll out to more tube lines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjeww5x4vl9o