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 […]
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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 […]
This quote is often interpreted as a call to action for change and innovation. Machiavelli was known for his political writings, which were often controversial and challenged the traditional norms of his time. He believed that change was necessary for progress and that those in power should be willing to take risks and make bold […]
Disability, belonging, fitting in, and inclusion are all important concepts that relate to creating a more equitable and inclusive society. While they are related, they each have distinct meanings. Disability refers to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person’s ability to perform certain tasks or activities. It is important to recognize that disability is […]
Prescription glasses are just as much of a mobility aid as a wheelchair is. Why is one so stigmatized and the other isn’t? In my opinion, both prescription glasses and wheelchairs are mobility aids that help people with different types of disabilities. However, the stigma attached to wheelchairs is more than that of glasses. According […]
On November 11th, 2023, I went on a day trip with the Community Through Inclusion 2000 Group to Blackpool Illuminations. There were three charities dedicated to disabilities that were booked to travel there in the month of November, including Holibreaks, which means it is high in demand. It all started at 11:45am. We travelled together […]
The People’s History Museum is hosting an exhibition on disability rights, history and advocacy. The theme of the exhibition is Nothing About Us Without Us! The most accessible exhibition that has ever taken place at PHM, #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs showcases an extensive collection of protest material brought together for the first time. On display until Monday 16 October 2023. […]
“Early history and institutionalisation. The history of Disability Rights in the UK can be traced back to the 18th century, when the first charitable institutions for Disabled People were established. These institutions. Often run by religious organisations, provided basic care and support for Disabled People who would otherwise have been left to fend for themselves. […]
That pressure injury or sore was 7cm deep, it resulted in me being in bed rest for seven months to heal, that was quite a traumatic experience in its own way and I can talk more about that I think I spend a large proportionate of my time either managing my care situation, or managing […]
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