Time the missing element
Access needs to be considered on a timeline. It is always ongoing. The key elements of access - people, places and technology - aren’t static. ...continue reading "The elements of access"
Author: Judith Fellowes
Respect and the language of disability
The language of disability
People worry about what words they should and shouldn’t use around disability and get very caught up about this. It’s true there is distasteful language that can degrade and devalue people and ‘other’ them. But the starting point is about treating people with respect, not about ‘correct’ language. ...continue reading "Respect and the language of disability"
Meeting access needs – start from the point of not knowing
Being a researcher
I’m fortunate that I’m a researcher. It makes me question, and challenge, my knowledge. Research starts with you not understanding what people need or want, then going to find out. In the research world, not knowing at the start of a project is a good thing. ...continue reading "Meeting access needs – start from the point of not knowing"
Food and Inclusion
Making everyone welcome
There are many aspects that need to work together to create inclusive environments, experiences and people. We talk about inclusive communication in our blogs or the pathways towards meeting access needs. ...continue reading "Food and Inclusion"
Everybody needs role models
Learning through role models
An important part of learning is role models. Children watch other children and adults and mimic their behaviour, aspiring to be like them. Or in the instance of negative role models aspire not to be like them. Adults do this too and we watch the way other people behave and copy those behaviours. ...continue reading "Everybody needs role models"