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UK Disability History Month: recognising the worldwide fight for human rights and equality

UK Disability History Month: recognising the worldwide fight for human rights and equality

UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is an annual event that aims to highlight the history and achievements of disabled people especially those who have fought for equality and human rights. The event was started in 2010 and has been celebrated ever since from November 16th until December 16th. It joins other history days such as LGBT+ History month in February and Black History Month in October.

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Myth Busting Series: Makaton and BSL

Myth Busting Series: Makaton and BSL

At Enhance the UK, we frequently deliver Disability Awareness Training in schools, universities and businesses across the UK and abroad.  One of our main focuses is on the teaching of British Sign Language (BSL).  We regularly get asked about the difference between Makaton and BSL in these sessions and have realised how important it is that more people are made aware of these differences.  It’s time to bust some more myths, here we go…

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Myth Busting Series: Reasonable Adjustments

Myth Busting Series: Reasonable Adjustments

At Enhance the UK we provide disability awareness training to organisations in many different industries, for example; hospitality, retail, education, transport and finance. One thing we often find regardless of the industry, is the number of misconceptions employers have on reasonable adjustments.

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Interview with actor Brinston Tchana

Interview with actor Brinston Tchana

Now living in the West Midlands, Brinston grew up in Spain. Aged 17 he was about to sign for Atletico de Madrid Football Club when he was hit by a drunk driver. The accident, which left him paralysed, forced many changes in his life, including the end of his promising sporting career. Read on to discover more about his life, career goals and what 2020 has in store.

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Interview with Martyn Sibley

Interview with Martyn Sibley

Martyn Sibley is the co-founder and CEO of the Purple Goat Agency, an influencer marketing agency connecting brands to disabled people around the world. He also founded Disability Horizons, a community magazine by disabled for disabled people. Martyn grew up with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is a wheelchair user, international conference speaker and travel blogger. He chats to Enhance The UK about why disruption can be a positive thing.

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Podcast with Recruitment Expert Jodie Bowles

Podcast with Recruitment Expert Jodie Bowles

Jodies Bowles is an Associate Director with recruitment firm Badenoch and Clark UK. Based in their Central London office she has extensive industry experience. In this 20 minute podcast Jodie chats to Enhance The UK about disability and the workplace. She offers industry insights and practical advice on how to create a welcoming and inclusive culture for disabled employees within your organisation.

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Five quick ways to make sure your event is accessible

Five quick ways to make sure your event is accessible

When it comes to choosing an accessible venue for a conference or a work event, it can seem really complicated to know where to start. We tend to think of accessibility in terms of people who may use wheelchairs but in reality, there are a lot more considerations we need to think of.

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Top tips for making your social media accessible

Top tips for making your social media accessible

Social media is a big part of any business, charity or organisation these days. It’s a fairly cost-effective way of letting people know what and where your business is. However, it has a few downsides, one of which is how much time it takes to grow your audience and develop your online content.

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What is Disability Pride Month and why do we need one?

What is Disability Pride Month and why do we need one?

June and July mark queer/LGBT+ Pride Month and Disability Pride Month. While most people will know what LGBT+ Pride Month is and how it is celebrated, there is more confusion around Disability Pride Month.

If you have ever wondered what, when and most importantly how to mark the occasion, then our blog will explain everything you need to know.

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Inclusive Christmas Celebrations: accessibility for everyone

Inclusive Christmas Celebrations: accessibility for everyone

Christmas is a time for celebration, but it can also present barriers for many disabled people. This may stop someone from engaging actively in the activities and leave someone feeling excluded. There are lots of different barriers that have to be overcome so that Christmas can be enjoyed equally by everyone writes Rosie Buckley.

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Our 6 Top Tips to Being Guide Dog Aware and Friendly

Our 6 Top Tips to Being Guide Dog Aware and Friendly

Ever wonder what the right etiquette is with guide dogs? Is it really okay to touch or feed them?

It can be really tempting to touch or feed them, but it can be dangerous to distract a dog when it is working. Guide dogs are dogs that are specially trained to support people with visual impairments. They tend to be golden retrievers, labradors, or a mix. Guide dogs are a mobility aid for their owners, helping them to avoid obstacles and navigate.

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