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for disabled people in Sheffield
Blog Archive
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Disability Hate Crime Worshops
23 October 2024
United Response is arranging a series of focus groups during November as part of their research into disability hate crimes on public transport. The Yorkshire focus group will be held on 13th November in York. The deadline to register your interest is Monday 28th October.
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SignLive Interpretation in GP practices
22 October 2024
Your GP practice has partnered with SignLive to launch a new service from the 25th of October 2024 that helps deaf and hard-of-hearing patients communicate with their practice through a live, on-demand BSL-qualified interpreter. The first time you use SignLive you will need to complete a one-time registration.
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Breaking Barriers In Fashion
07 October 2024
Ellie Simmonds has teamed up with designer and founder Chamiah Dewey to help create and launch a new fashion label specifically designed for people 5ft (1.52m) and under. Her first collection is an “athleisure” range with 16 womenswear pieces and six uni-sex styles under the brand named “Dewey”.
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Bereavement Support Group
27 September 2024
Compassionate Sheffield and Space to Breathe are pleased to announce the launch of their new, online bereavement peer support group, called “Compassionate Space”. This space will offer the opportunity for conversation and ongoing connection, friendship and peer support.
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Paralympian Voices
24 September 2024
There is no doubt that the Paris Paralympics 2024 were spectacular. Not only, for the sheer level of sport and athleticism but as a break through into the world of disability. Beyond the competition the event was a powerful platform sparking important conversations about the everyday challenges faced by disabled people.
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Disability Hate Crime Research
24 September 2024
United Response has partnered with the Motability Foundation on a research project, focusing specifically on the lived experience of disabled people who have been victims of disability hate crime on public transport. A team of disabled researchers has come together to create a first-of-its-kind survey to generate new insights into the issue.
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Trans Pennine Trail Access Improvements
23 September 2024
The TPT has shared their latest report with us ‘Breaking Down Barriers : Enhancing Accessibility’. It discusses their collaboration with the Disabled Ramblers and showcases some of the recent improvements that have taken place such as on the Five Weirs Walk, to eliminate obstacles and create more accessible routes.
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New Pods for Changing Places
23 September 2024
Four new Changing Places pods have been built around the city to help make Sheffield accessible for more residents. The new facilities can be found at Hillsborough Park, Millhouses Park, Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and Weston Park Museum.
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Opportunity to feedback on 're-powered' bus
18 September 2024
On Tuesday the 24th of September there is a chance to explore and give feedback on the accessibility of a bus retrofitted with electric motors and batteries that replace the diesel engine. This will change the interior layout and finding out what effects this has on disabled people is an encouraging opportunity to raise any challenges whilst the bus is static and “Not in Service”.
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Free Arthritis Self Management Event
09 September 2024
Living with arthritis, as more than ten million people in the UK do, can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Arthritis Action has set up a free online event to help people learn to cope on Thursday September 19th at 6pm.
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