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Looking for help with research on mobility adaptations
Hello, I'm a non-disabled writer researching information for a client who provide vehicle mobility adaptations for customers with impairments. I wondered if anyone would be willing to give me some background about the challenges you've faced getting around, and how it feels when you find solutions to these problems. I…
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Have you faced discrimination at work?
Hi all, We’ve been approached by a journalist who is looking to hear from people who have faced discrimination at work, because of their disability. The work is still in the planning stage but the journalist would be very keen to hear your story. We are unable to name the title yet but
it is a highly reputable organisation…
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GWR Wheelchair Line Up Attempt UK 2019
Fancy being part of the LONGEST WHEELCHAIR LINE EVER?!!
a WORLD RECORD attempt is ON!!! sign up here! <a rel="nofollow" href="http://">jointheline.org.uk</a> please spread the word!
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Man Up?
On the 23rd of June, 1000 men will join forces to admit that having mental health issues is ‘ok’. SEOmers have liaised with schools, councils, police and local Ipswich businesses to pull off one of the most significant and unique male mental health awareness campaigns in the UK.
They are looking to reach out to males who…
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Would you like to be the new Volunteering Development Coordinator at Scope?
Here at Scope we are recruiting a new Volunteering
Development Coordinator! Do you enjoy enhancing the experiences of others? Would you be suited for this role? The role would be working with volunteers to ensure they have an enjoyable experience, supporting projects and delivering the volunteer award scheme. We are…
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Mental health text service launched by royals
Shout has been created by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and will provide mental health support at the moment of crisis through texting. The charity Heads Together was originally created by William, Kate and Harry and they believe this is their most exciting announcement to date. The text…
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I know where to go to find all the accessibility information for my area/an area I plan on visiting
Hi everyone. I work for an international company who have asked us to create a UK wide accessibility guide (everything from travel to restaurants, activities and libraries etc). I understand that those with disabilities love to travel as much as everyone else, but are sometimes let down by places where their needs aren’t…
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As a disabled person/carer, I can easily obtain accessibility information when travelling in UK
Hi everyone. I work for Premier Inn and I am busy creating a UK wide accessibility guide. I understand that those with disabilities love to travel as much as everyone else, but are sometimes let down by places where their needs aren’t catered for. We’re creating a travel guide that enables people with disabilities, and…
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Music festival fundraiser for SDR for children and young adults
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Any recommendations for a Makaton Interpreter?
Hey there! I wondered if I could draw on your assistance in relation to a series of inclusive film events which I am co-organising? The Other Screen aims to challenge stereotypical attitudes towards disability. Our next event takes place in Brighton on the 17th of May. We already have a BSL interpreter, but are also…
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Volunteers Needed for Inclusive Film Screening Event in Brighton...
Hi everyone! I wondered if anyone could help me with regards to a film project that I am co-organising in Brighton? It's called The Other Screen and we are currently running our events at the Fabrica Gallery. To give you a bit of background, The Other Screen is a series of film events focusing on perceptions of disabled…
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Quality of life with epilepsy
Hi! I am carrying out some research for my dissertation project and I was wondering if you could help me? I have epilepsy myself and have always been interested in quality of life and how people with epilepsy are affected by stigma, so I decided to focus my dissertation for my psychology degree on this subject. I am…
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Entrepreneurship and Disability research study
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow are looking for volunteers to participate in a
research project entitled ‘Entrepreneurship and Disability: A solution or continuation of disadvantage
for people with disabilities in the labour market?’. We will be conducting interviews with people with disabilities…
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research for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Questionnaire related to the relationship between autistic
traits, sensory sensitivity and social impairments. I am a Masters student at Newcastle University
(Foundations in Clinical Psychology) and the link bellow redirects you to a
questionnaire, which is part of my dissertation project. It aims to look at…
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Research into worry and anxiety
I am a student of Newcastle University doing MSc in Clinical
Psychology. I am interested in understanding how the way people feel in
situations is related to worry and anxiety. Are some people’s strict routines affect
their social interactions? Also, are females better in social situations and social
interactions than…
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Disability Confident Employability App - Beta testers wanted.
We have developed an app that gives interview preparation advice and hundreds of example answers to many interview questions. The next version of the app includes a "Disability Confident" section. Our founder is disabled and the app was initially coded by a disabled person but before we make the app public we would like to…
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Film event - The Other Screen - Featuring Andrew and Eden Kotting - Brighton, May 17th
Hi everyone! Hope you are all getting the chance to enjoy this sunny bank holiday? I just wanted to get in touch about the latest event from The Other Screen. We are a series of events which look to challenge stereotypes around disability through thought provoking films and immersive activities. Our latest screening…
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Disability podcasts, magazines, blogs, zines etc
Hello! Thought it would be cool for people to share any disability media projects they're working on, or any that they'd recommend! I'll start: me and my friend run The Diss(ability) Track, a podcast that explores the lives of disabled/chronically ill people. It's mostly UK-focused and features interviews, news analysis…
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What ridiculous experiences of inaccessibility have you had??
Hi everyone, I am a London uni student completing an extended university project on inaccessibility in urban landscapes. As someone who doesn't define as disabled (despite significant hearing loss throughout childhood), I would really like to make my work well and appropriately informed by people who do define as disabled.…
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I am designing at present a drinking water
Hello there, :-) I am a product designer with an interest on inclusive design. I am designing at present a drinking water fountain for people of all ages. I am trying make it as easy to use as possible and of course, wheelchair friendly. I have been trying to research children wheelchair measurements unsuccesfully and was…
