An introduction to Autism & Neurodiversity
A seminar by CIOB to increase awareness of autism and neurodiversity among construction businesses. Leaders in construction are already managing autism in the workplace and onsite. Understanding how to get the most out of neurodiverse staff, and tapping into their talents is in the interest of companies and the industry as a whole. [ Read more]
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Diversity in Interior Design survey
The British Institute of Interior Design is hoping to address this with the first ever ‘Diversity in Interior Design’ survey. We are asking all professional interior designers, junior and senior, employees and practice owners, to complete the survey to help us understand the make-up of the profession. [ Read more]
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Raising accessibility standards for new homes
This consultation considers how to raise accessibility standards, recognising the importance of suitable homes for older and disabled people. In particular, it considers how the existing optional accessible and adaptable standard for homes and the wheelchair user standard are used and whether government should mandate a higher standard or reconsider the way the existing optional standards are used. [ Read more]
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We Belong Campaign
Do you want to influence government policy? Disability Rights UK wants to hear from as many disabled people as possible about the issues that affect us and the kinds of changes we want to see in society and in government policy. [ Read more]
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What is Assistive Tech, who is it for, and what does it enable?
When we use the term Assistive Technology (AT), we usually think about products like wheelchairs and walking sticks, hearing aids and eye-glasses, prosthetics and digital or mobile devices. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests a broad definition of assistive technology which emphasises services (diagnostics, fitting, ‘on-demand’ assistance), systems (infrastructure, processes), and products (eyeglasses, hearing aids, mobility aids). [ Read more]
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CIC Blog: Toilet Talk 2 by CIPHE CEO Kevin Wellman
In 2019 (remember then, an innocent time?) I wrote a piece on the run up to World Toilet Day, inspired by the CIPHE’s Love your local lav campaign. Back then things seemed dire, with the steady de-funding and closure of public lavatories affecting swathes of our society, particularly women, young families, the elderly, the disabled and those with medical conditions. [ Read more]
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Flexible working crucial to supporting older workers
The Centre for Ageing Better and leading flexible working consultancy Timewise have launched a toolkit to help employers maximise the benefits of flexible working, as the traditional 9-5 has become increasingly obsolete in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. [ Read more]
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Managing pavement parking Open Consultation
Consultation asking whether a change of existing pavement parking legislation should occur. To further develop its understanding of the pavement parking problem, the DfT is seeking your views three options [ Read more]
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If you have some relevant news/content you would like us to include in future Inclusive Environment Digests please email enquiries@cic.org.uk
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