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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.
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Woking Council Taxi Enquiries - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Good day, We are looking for your support and input as we are trying to get a rough idea of the views and feelings of wheelchair users in relation to Taxis. As I'm sure many of you are aware, there are two different types of licenced vehicles in every area. Private Hire Vehicles are booked in advance (often called…
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Cerebral Palsy and Behaviour Survey
The survey is to gain information about children with CP and their behaviour from the parents perspective in order to complete our dissertation at York St John University. The survey will be anonymous and there is no obligation to complete the survey. There are some inclusion criteria which will be asked once the survey is…
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Bake off contestant Michael tweets about anxiety after tearful episode – The Independent
The Great
British Bake Off contestant Michael
Chakraverty has tweeted about anxiety after
appearing visibly distressed during the most recent episode’s technical
challenge. On episode four of this year’s series of Bake
Off, which aired on Channel
4 on Tuesday evening, the contestants were tasked with
making beignets…
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Inclusivity in the fashion industry
The fashion industry is become more diverse and beginning to cater for different body types, but the trend for being inclusive for people with disabilities is slow. I wanted to start the conversation on how retailers can do more for us in terms of product design and innovation to make our lives easier. What are your…
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Difficulties with food preparation and eating
Hi, My name is Harry, I am currently in my final year studying Product Design at DeMontford University in Leicester. For my final project I have been researching the challenges and difficulties with preparing and eating food faced by people with disabilities . If you can spare a few minutes to answer some questions to give…
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aspiehearts dating and friendship site (free)
After much blood, sweat and tears I am pleased to announce the launch of www.aspiehearts.com - the first free to use dating/friendship site for those on the spectrum! aspiehearts allows you to find your perfect match by criteria from age to appearaance, lifestyle to distance. It's quick and easy to set up an account and…
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Staff supervision: a short survey
Hello everyone, my name is Tom, I'm a retired RNLD, who has recently returned to working in a community setting. I have 40 years experience of working in a variety of environments. In tandem to this I was an active member of Unison and branch welfare officer. I'm working on a project of supervision of support workers, my…
