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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.
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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.
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Film on Menopause and learning difficulties
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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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Have you heard of 'Manual of Me'
Hello everyone, I wanted to share a helpful resource called 'Manual of Me' to help others understand how they work in the workplace. The template helps you build an idea of how you work with others. I find it have helped me create boundaries for how I like to work but also to understand how others work. You can create a…
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New code of conduct to stop disability discrimination within Labour
I don't know what to say?! Wouldn't say I'm the most political person but this has been swimming around my head for a long time, especially around language. I'm seeing lots of talk around reasonable adjustments in the workplace also.
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House of commons research: More disabled people are in work than in 2022
The number of working-age (16 to 64) disabled people in the UK who are in work was higher in the final quarter (October to December) of 2023 than in the final quarter of 2022, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Labour Force Survey. This feels like progress and I can only hope that employment…
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ASD and dating apps
This article shows the challenges with dating apps for those with ASD
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Para-athlete's app shows users what it's like to have a disability
Para-athlete's app shows users what it's like to have a disability This has be created by an Open member and is great to help many understand access barriers.
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Technology
it be great to see discussions hardware and software to help with Impairments. Particularly AI
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Poll reveals extent of loneliness for Disabled people
Sad to read but hopefully this forum can help anyone feeling lonely. A poll from the Belonging Forum has revealed that Disabled people are significantly lonelier than non-Disabled people and 14% report no close friends at all.
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Disability Rights UK Holding an online "sharing Information on disability" event
Have you ever pondered whether to share information on your impairments or health conditions with education providers, training providers or employers? What did you decide? Disability Rights UK, in collaboration with the Disabled Apprentice Network (DAN), is excited to invite you to an online event where we will launch our…
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The London Marathon will become the first marathon in the world to offer equal prize money for its w
About time too! I think this is a brilliant example of levelling out the playing field. This goes for gender and other marginalised groups too. I wonder what this means for disabled athletes in the future. Will more want to take part in sports and activities feeling that they are equal...
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Online gaming - share your thoughts and experiences
The Scottish Games Network is listening to people to inform the development of their strategy. They have a range of roundtable conversations both in person in Scotland and online if you are interested in helping inform their considerations and strategy development. Scotland has long been a vibrant hub for video game design…
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To all my book readers! How do we feel about Accurate Representation?
Hello, my friends!! I hope this finds you well! Quick question: For those who read books involving disability, how do you feel about the representation? Is it accurate, told from a perspective you can view, or does it lack anything? For example, I recently read Iron Flame for an assignment about disability representation…
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Disability Expos and NAIDEX 2024
Are you coming to NAIDEX 2024? Open Inclusion will be at NAIDEX, the Disability Community Expo at the NEC, Birmingham held on 20th and 21st March 2024. Will you be there? If so please come and say hello to our team. We will be at Stand BP8 in the Business Without Barriers area of the Expo and would love to meet you in…
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Sewing with physical limitations
Hi there! I’d really like to get into sewing so i can make things like foley bag holders, accessible clothing for different levels of independence, seat cushion covers, and more! However, most sewing machines have that little foot peddle… my feet are asleep so that doesn’t work for me. I could try to hold the material in…
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Those with mobility impairments - how do you feel about the Expecting Mothers parking?
Hi there, everyone! I've got a question geared toward those with mobility impairments who use the accessible parking spots, but it's open to everyone! How do you feel about the Expecting Mothers' parking spaces? I think they're great for mothers who have to tote babies and car seats, etc. However, my issue comes when they…
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Start up business funding
Hello, Can I get funding for my start up business from Open Inclusion Community? I'm an undergraduate degree holder. I have researched and done due diligence on the business of interest. What is lacking now is funding. Kindly guide. Regards.
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Universal Design- Accessibility for All
When I go out in the community, I sometimes have to rely on others due to inaccessible buildings and parking lots. How often do you go to a restaurant and find that there is an accessible button to open the door and a convenient curb cut? In my experience, the answer to this question is "not very often." I recently visited…
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Easy to Prepare Recipes for People with Disabilities
Cooking with a Disability We are all busy in our daily lives and, whether you have a disability or not, sometimes you just want to make a quick meal. Cooking can take time, especially if you have specific access needs, which can slow things down. How do you make meals? What kind of meals do you prepare? What tips do you…