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Blog Archive
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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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The Paris 2024 Paralympics : Changing the Game
29 August 2024
The Paris 2024 Paralympics are here! This year the hashtag #ChangeTheGame has been trending across social media. It’s a call to action for society to reconsider how it views disability and the Paralympics. It represents a growing movement to ensure that Paralympic athletes receive the recognition, respect, and coverage they deserve.
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Household Support Fund Closure Reprieve
23 August 2024
UPDATE: The scheme has been extended to April 25 .Unless the new government extends the scheme, the Household Support Fund is scheduled to close at the end of September 2024. If you have not claimed a grant in the 3 months before your application you can still apply for financial assistance with the cost of living until then.
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