Autism in the Workplace
Rachel Couch has autism and hearing loss. She was not diagnosed with autism until she was an adult. She had to wait two years for her diagnosis. Rachel works at Atypical CIC. They help people with hidden disabilities find and keep jobs. A hidden disability is one you cannot see. Autism and hearing loss are hidden disabilities. Rachel says the world is often not built for people like her. This is called the social model of disability barriers in society are the problem, not the person. You have rights. You can ask for adjustments at work.
Step-Free This Way
A blog from Difference about the importance of access guides.
Changing Places
Find out all about the changing places toilet installed by Star and Shadow Cinema in Newcastle.
Five Top Tips on Digital Accessibility
Read some really good advice about how to improve your digital accessibility.
Costs of Living
Difference discusses the seen and unseen ‘costs of living’ as a disabled person.
Asking for Reasonable Adjustments From the NHS
This looks at a response from the NHS when they were asked for reasonable adjustments for a patient.
Creative Careers: Equal access to Working in the Arts
Hear some practical guidance on how to dismantle barriers in employment in the arts and culture world.
Disabled People & AI
Read about potential impact of artificial intelligence on disabled people.
Disability History Month
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