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A Community Wellbeing Cafe in Richmond, North Yorkshire every Tuesday
'Time Together Tuesday' is a Community Wellbeing Cafe held at
Richmond Town Hall 1pm - 3pm every Tuesday. * This is a relaxed, friendly group run by volunteers, who provide a light lunch, games & good company. * Open to everyone with or without a disability, carers, etc. * Good disabled access with a lift from street level…
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Wheelchair headrest redesign to allow users THEMSELVES to adjust them
Hello!I am Anna Kennedy, I am currently a 5th year Masters student studying Product Design Engineering at the University of Glasgow. For my final year project, I am looking into the redesign of wheelchair headrests. My aim is enable users to adjust their headrests themselves.I would love it if you could answer my survey!…
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Working Age Forum
BlindAmbition is excited to invite you to join us for the Working Age Forum Session 5! Our Goal with the WAF is to provide a forum that is a safe space for people with visual impairments of a working age to come together, to discuss, learn and discover how best they can get into the working environment and what adjustments…
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Complete a survey on accessing information on sexual health for the chance to win a £100 voucher
We know that it can be difficult to access information and support for sexual health when you are disabled. Terrence Higgins Trust wants to push for change, and ensure everyone can have the happy and healthy sex life they choose. This is the first step in making a positive change to sexual health in Great Britain. Complete…
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Looking for wheelchair users to fill out a short questionnaire about using the lap
Hi, I am a university student currently studying product design and I am currently doing a product about Spinal Cord Injuries. I am looking for people who use a wheelchair or have used a wheelchair to fill out this questionnaire specifically about the lap. Everything is anonymous and will take less than 5 minutes to do and…
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Designing for Dyspraxia: A questionnaire
Hello all. I hope I'm posting this in the correct place! My name is Kirsty and I'm currently in my final year studying product design at university. I am researching dyspraxia because I hope to design a product to make self-care routines easier for teenage girls with dyspraxia. However, at this early stage, I am trying to…
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A Study of Disclosure of Disability in the Workplace and Mental Wellbeing
I
wonder whether anyone in the Scope Community would consider taking part in my
research by completing an anonymous online survey to study the relationship
between disclosing disability in the workplace and its impact on mental
wellbeing. The purpose of my study is
to learn from people who have made the decision to either…
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Volunteering for the British Heart Foundation
Hi there I am a Volunteer Manager for the
British Heart Foundation, and I am supporting our clothing shops and furniture stores to increase their volunteering teams, in particular our Newport shop, this is one of the largest clothing
stores we have in Wales and requires a large team to support them. Here at the BHF we have…
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Tell us, the designers, how we can make the world more accessible for you in the future
Hi there! I am a design student researching Inclusive and Accessible visual communication design, I would greatly appreciate any participation in my research. Your contribution will help to inform designers of the future in considerations needed to help make the world more supportive for all. This questionnaire will ask…
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Neurodiversity in Higher Education
Hi, I am looking for neurodivergent undergraduate returning students (i.e. those in Year 2 or above) who are interested in taking part in a research study as part of my final-year project. We are seeking students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Dyslexia to tell us how they approach their university studies. If you…
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CALLING ALL DYSLEXIC INDIVIDUALS !
Hello everyone! If you could spare some time to complete my master’s dissertation questionnaire it would be much appreciated. I am investigating the impact of the age at which someone is diagnosed with dyslexia on well-being in adulthood. This research is extremely important to me as I was officially diagnosed with…
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Great opportunity for disabled candidates looking for work with an inclusive employer!
Hi all, been a while since I've posted a new discussion on here but came across an awesome opportunity I wanted to share... The disabled-led recruiter Patchwork Hub have partnered with a leading financial services company and are currently looking for a disabled candidate for a Team Assistant position in London. I'm awful…
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Internships for blind and partially sighted people
Hi We are really excited to announce Thomas Pocklington Trust
has just expanded its Get Set Progress internship scheme with another 21 paid
internship roles now open for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set
Progress. RNIB is collaborating with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to
create the new opportunities for…
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I need your advice! Should I build a pain solution platform?
I've wrestled my way through 1000+ books, blogs, doctors appointments and other resources to try and find a method to reduce a number of pain complaints that developed over 3 years ago. I found the difficulty to filter out what is relevant in a world of available information, the often limited support / knowledge of…
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Hello everyone. Designing a product that will help tackle lack of inclusivity in the workplace
Hello everyone, I am a college student in Essex and for my engineering coursework I am looking at designing a product that will help tackle the lack of inclusivity in the workplace. My idea mainly focuses on mitigating any movement-based problems people may face when using a computer mouse by creating a unique design. The…
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Get involved in Scope's Youth Community Collective in Leeds
Help transform your local community for disabled people by joining Scope's Youth Community Collective. Who? 18 to 25 year olds who identify as disabled, or are allies Where? Geek Retreat, Leeds. LS1 6DX When? The last Friday of every month, from 4pm to 6pm Who should I contact? Contact Ree Young (they/them) to find out…
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Attend Scope's Community Engagement Group in Leeds!
What? Our Community Engagement gives you the opportunity to talk about your community, the barriers that exist, and to form new friendships in a safe space :) Come and join us for lunch and have your say on funded projects! Where? HEART Headingley – Monkbridge RoomWhen? Friday 21 October from 4pm to 6pmWho? Disabled people…
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[CLOSED] Research project: Disability hierarchy from the viewpoint of people with cerebral palsy
Please note: This research project is now closed.
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Are you disabled and interested in becoming a local government councillor?
Are you
passionate about your community? Being a councillor is an amazing way to give
back to your local area and make a difference. @LGAcomms has
launched a new guide for disabled people on becoming a councillor, find out
more by visiting this local government webpage. Also, don't forget to let us know how you get on if…
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University project: Looking for electric standing wheelchair users to answer a few questions
Hi, I am doing a university project to make electric standing wheelchairs more affordable. If you currently use an electric standing wheelchair (or even just a powered wheelchair), it would help a ton to have these questions answered. Feel free to answer as many as you want: What are your opinions on the current price of…
