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Notice for all members
Dear members of Scope's online community, We've been made aware that of late a small group of members have been misusing the private message function of the community. In some cases inappropriate messages have been shared and in others false and misleading statements have been made about other members. Sadly it would seem…
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People with dysarthria/unclear speech needed for study about voice input communication aids
INVITE - INcorporating VoIce acTivated communication aids into Everyday communication (vimeo.com) Click on this link for video! Hello, My name is Kate Fryer and I’m from the University of
Sheffield. I am part of a team, doing research into voice input
communication aids. Developments in speech recognition technology have…
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Would you like a quick escape button?
Some websites have a quick escape button which lets users in unsafe situations quickly leave the website. We are thinking about adding a quick escape button and have started an anonymous poll to get feedback from our members. Please vote and if you would like to tell us more about why you voted the way you did, you can…
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Research Study To Explore Dating Experiences of Young Women with a Visible Mobility Impairment
This research study invites women aged 20-35 years old who have a visible mobility impairment to discuss their experiences of dating. The study will involve a one to one interview with the lead researcher (Antonia). You are invited to take part if you meet the following criteria: • You have a physical impairment that…
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Ken Bruce's PopMaster comes to TV and is looking for contestants!
Music lovers up and down the country have been obsessed with music trivia quiz PopMaster for 25 years! The new televised PopMaster, hosted by Ken Bruce, will honour the much loved music quiz with a few surprises thrown in. We are looking for people with the best music knowledge in the country to take part, and as someone…
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Academy for Disabled Journalists Launches new course
Less than 1 week to go before applications close for the next cohort of the Certificate in Foundation Journalism in partnership with the NCTJ and funded by the National Lottery. please check out our academy page for further details:https://abilitytoday.com/academy-for-disabled-journalists/
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Selective Mutism Study
Hi, I currently experience Selective Mutism so when I had the opportunity to complete a research study as part of my degree in Psychology I wanted to investigate how other adults experiences of Selective Mutism could help raise awareness of support needed for the condition. The research study includes a 45 minute teams…
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Hi, I am doing a video series and need you help!
Hello everyone! I am a Media student and I am currently working on a video series about the 9 protected characteristics. I will be interviewing people with autism, pots, epilepsy, deafness, hemiparesis and cerebral palsy. Right now, I would love to have opinions of people with the same, similar or any disability. I want to…
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Sensory Overload for Master's Thesis
Hello! I am an Interaction Design masters student and I am currently doing my thesis in regards to how technology can assist bringing awareness to Sensory Overload. I would appreciate your input on the survey (it will take less than 10 minutes), as this will set the groundwork for the development of the project. Your…
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Cold callers- This applies to all.
Recently in Cardiff has started again and also affects the surrounding areas. I am a member of Neighbourhood Watch and have been informed of this since the warm weather is starting again. The link is about cold callers and what to do and who it affects. Have a read its interesting and gives a heads up to people around you…
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Hi, my name is Alex_Barnes! Helping with a PhD study
I know you get lots of these, and I appreciate its a big ask, but would any of you be interested in helping with a PhD study I'm doing looking at how very time-pressed and stressed people cope, and what helps them manage their lives to deal with all the demands they experience.A key outcome of the study will be how to…
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Research exploring the experiences of support that parents who have a child with dystonia receive
Hello, I am a paediatric doctor doing a masters in Palliative Care. I am doing my research study on exploring the experiences of support parents/guardian's who have a child with dystonia receive. This research aims to discover any good practice, and find out any gaps that there is. The initial research will involve filling…
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Searching young female disabled performer for a lead in a short film
SLEEPYHEAD Short Film Below breakdown for YOUNG FEMALE DISABLED PERFORMER for lead in short film. If interested please send your details to oliviabrittaincasting@gmail.com. Deadline: 3rd April 2023 Disney UK and the National Film & Television School present "SLEEPYHEAD". Press:…
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Epilepsy and Memory
In 2019 I was diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. Since then its been my goal to study human neuroscience, specifically epilepsy. I'm a third year university student and for my dissertation I decided to study Epilepsy and Memory, something that effects me personally. I would really appreciate it if other individuals…
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Do you want to appear on a new dating show?
From Workerbee - the producers of The Bridge - comes... Love Match (working title) Visit the Love Match website to apply to take part. And, good luck for those who decide to give it a go <3
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Study of Parental Guilt with ASD Child- (Questionnaire)
I am a third-year Psychology student at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and I am recruiting participants for my dissertation study to explore if there is a relationship between emotional regulation and guilt in parents of children with autism. I am seeking parents of autistic children (age 2-16 years old).…
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Study- Parental guilt with ASD child
I am a third-year Psychology student at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and I am recruiting participants for my dissertation study to explore if there is a relationship between emotional regulation and guilt in parents of children with autism. I am seeking parents of autistic children (age 2-16 years old).…
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Free tickets for film festival in London - first come, first served basis
About the tickets We are offering 20 free tickets to Scope member for the film festival Busting the Bias. Apply now for your free ticket Please note that you need to be a member of Scope, which is not the same of being an user of the online community - read more on our website. About the festival The festival will take…
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Want to rehome a Rescue Dog but don’t know where to start?
Channel 4’s heart-warming TV series, THE DOG HOUSE is back! We are excited to follow the expert dog matching team at Woodgreen Pets Charity once again. We are currently searching for people who are thinking about rehoming a rescue dog and would be up for sharing their reasons for doing so. Through this, we hope to help…
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Could you join Scope's Research Panel?
Scope’s research panel allows disabled people to use
their expertise and lived experience to help Scope in achieving equality for
disabled people. About the panel The insight we gain from our panellists allows us to
create and improve Scope services and campaigns. Some projects also run in
partnership with other…
