We have ALL heard the quote “the only disability in life is a bad attitude”. This quote is profoundly stupid, misleading, and harmful because it oversimplifies the complex nature of disabilities and dismisses the real challenges faced by disabled individuals. What we need is a change in societal attitudes, not a dismissal of the lived […]
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Some people see mobility aids as a sign of weakness, that people have given up. Well these people are wrong. I know for me my mobility aids are in fact aids of freedom. Just look at what I have achieved this last year and continue to do. I have and I still am exploring places […]
Disability History Month is observed in October, while Disability Pride Month takes place in July. Let’s explore the reasons behind each: Disability History Month (October): Disability Pride Month (July): Pride in general is in July for the LGBTQ+ community. There are different pride celebrations for different sectors within the community also which include those with disabilities. Like there’s also black […]
Do you think disability awareness should be more commonly taught in schools? Here are five reasons why I believe it should be part of the educational curriculum: This is the View from Where I Sit!!!
In light of Disability Pride Month, I felt that this topic was important to share. I have found this subject to be true in my personal life and family. There are always complaints about personal hygiene and wheelchair maintenance on a daily basis. This is also challenging for the parents. Many disabled children have a […]
Did you know July is disability pride month? Here are eight reasons why Disability Pride Month is important and worth sharing: This is The View from Where I Sit!!!
SEND is an award winning Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Consultancy, based in England and Wales. The key principles of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice are centred around ensuring that children and young people with SEND are supported to achieve the best possible educational and other outcomes. These principles include: […]
Did you know that braille can be used as an accessibility tool? I used to think that braille was only used to help the visually impaired. World Braille Day: Raising Awareness for an Important Communication Tool Since 2019, World Braille Day has been celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille; an access and […]
Manningham House has introduced powerful Accessibility Tools to ensure an inclusive experience for everyone! Colour Modes Grayscale for calm viewing. High Contrast to make things pop. Negative Contrast for cool clarity. Enhanced Readability Light Background for ease on the eyes. Links Underline for clear navigation. Readable Font for smooth reading. And the best part? If […]
Access consultancy is a service that provides advice on how to make buildings and environments more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities and other protected characteristics. Access Consultancy covers a wide range of areas like: Welcome to The view from where I sit versus The view from where you sit! DISABILITY RIGHTS: There are […]
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