Disability awareness
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Communicating with someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing
As a company working towards saving lives through technology, we always advocate the need for procedures and systems to be in place to give any person with a disability equal opportunity.
In today’s blog, we’re sharing our top tips for best practice with everyday communication with somebody who is Deaf or hard of hearing.
Changing Places toilets and the need for disabled toilet alarm systems
What are Changing Places toilets? The term ‘Changing Places’ refers to fully accessible toilet facilities. In line with the Equality Act 2010, facilities being offered must provide equal access for disabled customers/visitors and employees, to the same standard as...
Vibrating pillow pad – Everything you need to know
What is a vibrating pillow pad? Designed for Deaf and hard of hearing people, a vibrating pillow pad is a device used to protect and alert users in emergency situations. Typically interconnected with fire alarms or evacuation systems, vibrating pillow pads are used to...
Disabled people are still facing barriers when it comes to accessibility in Universities
Recent reports have highlighted concerns with the accessibility of Universities throughout the UK. Disabled people are still facing barriers with Universities failing to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act. The...
What is a fire alarm for Deaf and hard of hearing people?
12 million people in the UK is d/Deaf or has hearing loss. That’s a staggering 1 in 5 people, at risk of missing a fire alarm. Although it is common knowledge that conventional fire alarms work by delivering a loud siren when either smoke is detected or an...
Inclusive Design: Building a better future
What is Inclusive Design? The British Standards Institute (2005) defines inclusive design as: “The design of mainstream products and/or services that are accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible.” Each and every decision made throughout the...
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