Challenging misconceptions about disability. These articles cut through stereotypes and misinformation, helping promote understanding and respect.
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…
“I was born with a disability called Holt-Oram Syndrome. It affects the bones and muscles in my entire upper body and causes Congenital Heart Disease. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of it, no-one has – even doctors. It’s really rare.”
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.
This month Enhance The UK’s Zoe Lloyd debunks common myths about wheelchair users you and your organisation need to know.
This month we debunk the common myths about the neurodivergent condition, dyslexia, that you and your organisation need to know.
Globally, Cancer is now a very common diagnosis. One in two people are thought to develop cancer in their lifetime. Prostate, breast, bowel and lung cancer are some of the most diagnosed within the UK.
There are lots of different ways you can support a colleague with cancer but it’s important to separate fact from fiction.