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Research into ease of access
Pleasure to meet you all! I go by OK. Although I don't have a disability myself, I joined the forum in order to gain insight for a school project that I've been working on, and would appreciate any insight and unique perspectives that you could offer. I'm currently conducting research regarding ease of access to public…
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Support in North Tyneside
Paris Nursing is an organisation in North Tyneside and after 4 years, the project
continues to expand. They have 10 parish nurses working in the area. They don't carry out and 'hands on nursing', but are able to support many disabled people with a range of conditions. Here are some of the services that they can offer: *…
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Research on Finding Work with a Disability
Hello ?! Just to introduce myself, I'm Beth, a 25 year old with the body of a 75 year old. I've just arrived back from Harvard after a difficult year away from home at a disappointingly inaccessible university. I’m currently working with The Princes Trust, on an idea I developed at Harvard, on an idea to create a social…
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London FA Disability Football Focus Group-20th of November 5.30pm-7.00pm
First meeting of the Disability Football Focus Group will be
the 20th of November 5.30pm-7.00pm Venue:- London FA Offices, Hurlingham Business Park, Sulivan
Rd, Fulham, London SW6 3DU Details:- • The purpose of the Disability Football Focus Group is to attract people with
disabilities to improve access to football for all…
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Hello
Hello - I am new here! I am a 3rd year biomedical engineering student from UCL doing a project on wheelchair sports.. I was wondering if you guys wouldn't mind filling in a short survey for my project: www.tinyurl.com/wheelchairsurvey It would be so much appreciated! Thank you so much for your help :)
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Survey for 3rd Year Project - Wheelchair Sports
Hello everyone, We are a group of 3rd Year Biomedical Engineering students from UCL currently working on a year-long project aiming to find ways to improve wheelchair sports. In particular, our team is looking to create a system of sensors to detect, track, and monitor various biological parameters (e.g. heart rate,…
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Sex toys available to people with restricted arm function
Hello everyone, I am a third year occupational therapy student and I am looking into creating a product used for sexual stimulation for people with disabilities that cause restricted arm/wrist function, i.e. tremors, lack of joint movement, poor finger strength, involuntary movement, pain, spasticity or hyper mobility.…
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Parents and carers opinions
Hi there, I need parents and carers opinions- I am final year occupational therapy student and as part of my course I am designing a product to help children with physical disabilities engage in activities that are important to them and in doing so improving their well-being. Theres 8 very short questions and would help…
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New Scope store in Sheffield
I was thrilled to open the new Scope Sheffield store last week, it is the first Scope charity shop in Sheffield, my home town, and it was brilliant to be a part of the new venture. You can find the shop on Division Street in the city centre and there is a carpark nearby that is free for blue badge holders. They are…
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Fa focus group
Hello there, My name is Abdul I am on the disability focus group panel for The London FA which is aimed at people with all mixed abilties and disabilities. We are currently looking for some more people to join us. This does not have to be about playing football, however this is to really help people express the type of…
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Visually Impaired Climbing
Visually
Impaired Climbing - Metro Blind
Sport in collaboration with Westway
Climbing Centre Supported by
the Active Londoner’s Fund Sign up to this FREE 6-week Visually Impaired Climbing
programme where you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a
guided professional instructor. These 6 sessions will provide…
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What people want from modern day support services
Hi there, I am currently conducting some research into the transformation of day support services for people with a disability. I have created this survey and was wondering if you would mind completing it for me. All answers will be treated in confidence. Please find the link https://fran911192.typeform.com/to/BxKrI2 Thank…
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ESA been underpaid? Journalism request!
*Journalism press request from the Scope team* We've had a journalist from the Independent who are doing a story about ESA being
underpaid, and the claimant passing away before the owed benefits have been backdated. Is this something a loved one has experienced? Would you like to talk to the press about your experiences?…
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A quick survey - research into the care of CP - to what extent is technological support possible?
Hi! I am a post-graduate university student conducting a project looking into the design of a potential technological / robotic system which aims to provide some support to parents / carers of individuals with CP, aiding them by reducing the quantity of tasks / actions that have to be considered when delivering quality…
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Difficulties with preparing food
Hello, My name is Kay and I am a Mechanical Engineering student. I am currently undertaking a project researching the challenges encountered by disabled people when preparing food. Specifically I am looking into how food preparation methods and products can be improved to help those who have difficulty using their hands,…
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Shaw Trust Power 100 - the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK
Firstly a huge congratulations to our very own @Chloe_Scope for being in the Power 100 for the second year in a row! We are all so proud of you Chloe!!! It was fantastic to look through the list and see so many familiar faces of people we have worked with here on the community to share their guest posts or as Community…
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Seeking participants for a study into physically disabled people’s use of online dating
We are a group of MSc Information and Library Studies students conducting a study to look at how physically disabled people use online dating. We’re looking for people who have used, or considered using, dating websites or apps. At the moment we’re looking for people who’d be interested in taking part. If you‘d like to…
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Department Works &Pension
http://https//www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/oct/14/fears-rise-in-benefits-system-automation-could-plunge-claimants-deeper-into-poverty?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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My wheelchair enables me to live my life – so why should I have to pay for it?
There is a great post in the Metro today by @SamanthaRenke16 about the cost of wheelchairs that you might like to have a look at. What has been your experience of getting a wheelchair? Let us know.
