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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…
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Half of disabled consumers face access issues at live events: Are artists partly to blame?
A couple of weeks ago some of the community leaders met up to discuss festival accessibility and what we felt were some barriers to entry. Needless to say, there were lots of barriers that we have or may face, but this was a conversation which I thoroughly enjoyed being a musician myself. Although the conversations…
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Quality-Adjusted Life Years QALY
The US House of Representatives recently passed a ban on QALY https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/2842163/house-votes-to-ban-use-of-quality-adjusted-life-years-in-federal-health-programs/ Here is a scholarly article with additional detail. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC317370/
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Sex and Menopause
Sex and Menopause I don’t know about the US, but in the UK these are topics I feel are not talked about openly enough. They have considerable effect on people’s well-being. Currently I am helping a MS Society research project to try and rectify the lack of information on this topic by providing materials for MS nurses. So…
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The Effects of Winter on Mental Health
The Effects of Winter on Mental Health Speaking openly, the cold weather has had an impact on my mental health. I'm wondering if others have felt the same. Here are some interesting facts about the science of how the weather can affect our moods from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and some simple things we can do…
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YMCA's $5.2 Million Inclusive Adaptive Sports Complex: Leading the Way for Inclusive Recreation
YMCA's $5.2 Million Inclusive Adaptive Sports Complex: Leading the Way for Inclusive Recreation Exciting news awaits South County as the YMCA prepares to unveil its groundbreaking $5.2 million inclusive adaptive sports complex this spring, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility promises to redefine sports and recreation,…
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Elevating Inclusion: Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the Power of Brand Sponsorships
Elevating Inclusion: Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the Power of Brand Sponsorships The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games stand as a beacon of progress in a world where inclusivity is increasingly valued. A recent article from Adweek sheds light on a crucial aspect of this movement: brand sponsorships. Let's delve into how…
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Self-care and wellbeing
Self-care and wellbeing It can become so easy to neglect self-care and overall wellbeing when you get bogged down by doing what needs to be done to survive. You need self-care to thrive
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Super Bowl ASL Interpretation
The recent Super Bowl has upset the deaf community in many ways, mainly the lack of visibility of ASL performers pregame and halftime on national TV. To watch the full ASL version, deaf people must go to a special link to access it on a different device instead of using cable on their TV which is an awkward process…
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Accessibility technology to be trialled at Glasgow Airport: Open Inclusion
We have some exciting research at Glasgow Airport that's been featured in the news! The research project will examine how neurodiverse and deaf/hard-of-hearing passengers navigate Glasgow Airport and how accessible technology could help. The technology will hopefully be introduced at Glasgow Airport in the hopes of making…
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Exercise and POTS
Fellow POTSies, I have been trying to improve my stability, strength, and cardio fitness. A Physical therapist of mine had found this helpful program, that I wanted to share with others. I have had a positive experience with the rowing machine especially, as it is a full-body workout I can do while sitting down. Does…
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Elon Musk being Elon Musk
A recent Elon Musk’s tweet has upset the deaf community, see the screenshot below The deaf community has responded to Elon’s tweet explaining that ASL is very different from spoken English and that not every deaf person is proficient in English. Some people came to Elon Musk’s defense saying he has Asperger's.
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Winter preparedness tips
Winter preparedness tips As most of the country continues to deal with uncharacteristically low temperatures, here are some tips to remain warm and safe. The Independent Living Association published this article. If you are a wheelchair user. Many sites suggest having an emergency kit if stuck in hazardous conditions. Some…
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Google's Super Bowl Ad Champions Accessibility: Pixel Highway and Inclusivity in Technology
Google's Super Bowl Ad Champions Accessibility: Pixel Highway and Inclusivity in Technology Google's Super Bowl ad spotlighting the low vision mode in the Pixel Highway marks a pivotal moment in the tech industry's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. This innovative feature utilizes AR and advanced image…
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Design Thinking Methodologies
I am an autistic/ADHD woman in the built environment/architectural profession. I have found the way in which we communicate with clients is not really catered towards our clients, but rather our architectural profession, impacting the information we receive from our clients. How can we make design thinking and the…
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Straws as an assistive technology
Recently the team at Open have had the pleasure of working with two major global beverage companies considering how disabled people buy, carry, open, consume and dispose of cans and bottles. This has provided so many fascinating insights into the design of beverage packaging and we have created some content to share with…
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Straws as an assistive technology
Recently the team at Open have had the pleasure of working with two major global beverage companies considering how disabled people buy, carry, open, consume and dispose of cans and bottles. This has provided so many fascinating insights into the design of beverage packaging and we have created some content to share with…
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Research into providing better customer experience for those with additional needs.
Hi, I my name is Tom. I am a student at De Montfort University Leicester studying a masters in digital design. We are working with Sainbury's to try and improve the customer experience. In specific we are trying to look at how we can improve the customer experience for those who might have additional needs when shopping in…
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Tax resources
Tax resources As the calendar flips to a new year, it signals that we have to get our financial houses in order. This is a challenge for everyone, but it can be incredibly challenging for those of us with disabilities. Here is a solid resource page from the national disability Institute. If you are a member of the deaf…