Let’s keep it Civil!
In one episode our podcast series, we had the privilege of interviewing Hayley, a visually impaired civil servant, about her experiences concerning workplace assessments, adjustments,
25/08/2024
Tag: Disability Inclusion
Are UK Trains Accessible to Passengers with disabilities?
If you are a person living with a disability, it’s frustrating that you cannot just turn up at the station, get on a train and travel wherever you want to go to the same as everyone else, due to the fact that you need to book assistance at least 24 hours in advance. How many of us, with such busy lives live 24 hours in advance?
05/12/2019
I’d never have guessed… you really don’t look blind!
Lots of people, including those who have been blind since childhood, haven’t the foggiest what being blind is supposed to look like so comments like ‘You don’t look blind’ can be somewhat baffling.
16/08/2019
Things Not To Say to a Guide Dog Owner…
Does your dog know when the man is green on the crossing?!
Will it take you to the pub if you tell it to?!
What a lovely blind dog you have there! You don’t look blind! Enjoy these and many other hilarious comments that Guide Dog owners regularly hear!
13/03/2019
Eye Care and The Equality Act
Are your eye care services embracing The Equality Act? Are you doing everything you can to ensure that people with disabilities have the same access
05/03/2019
Losing my vision but not my job
This case study demonstrates the importance of why people require a workplace assessment in a timely manner to ensure they remain in employment with the correct equipment, technology and support. Sight loss should not equal job loss.
04/03/2019
Are Blind Students Being Supported Correctly at University?
Joanne’s Experience as a Blind Student I am registered blind and require additional support to carry out my studies. When I began at university, I
14/12/2018
Disempowered at The Eye Clinic
BJ Edwards shares his experience of accessing eye care in the 21st century. I have always received excellent medical care. As a patient who has
28/11/2018
The Importance of Workplace Disability Awareness Training
Over seven million people of working age in the UK have a disability, and employment opportunities for this huge cohort are still woefully inadequate. For many people with disabilities however, finding employment that matches
22/07/2018