Disability Expo 2024: Champion and Partner Updates, International Women's Day, and More!
Rise4Disability
Uniting Health Professionals and service providers with the disability community.
Meet Home & Lifestyle Champion: Scott Whitney
The Home & Lifestyle priority action area at Disability Expo 2024 will be a hub of home and lifestyle solutions, showcasing equipment and service providers, funding resources, and panel discussions on accessible housing and independent living.
Leading this area is Disabled Social Enterprise Founder, Scott Whitney . In this exclusive interview, he shares his views on the different barriers that disabled people face in finding or adapting accessible housing and how this issue may be addressed.
Mobility In Motion: Travel & Adventure Partners
We are excited to announce Mobility in Motion as official Travel & Adventure partners for Disability Expo 2024.
The Mobility in Motion?team will be on hand at the event to highlight the range of vehicle adaptations available to help you get seated in a car, drive, and lift and store a mobility device within a vehicle. They will also be supporting our series of regional events, RISE Roadshow, taking place around the country this year.
Empowering Women with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women around the world. However, it’s crucial to recognise and address the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities, who constitute one-fifth of the global female population. As we reflect on the progress made towards gender equality, it’s imperative to shed light on the disparities that persist for women with disabilities.
Terri-Louise Brown chosen as?CSW68 United Nations Women UK delegate?
We were delighted to hear the news that Money & Legal Matters Champion Terri-Louise Brown has been selected as an official UN Women UK delegate. She says "Ensuring women's and girl's rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure propserous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations. This International Women's Month I'm officially volunteering with UN Women UK to help make that happen".
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We're back bigger and better for 2024!
More exhibitors, state-of-the-art technology, local and international delegates, plus our vibrant community. Two full days of exchanging knowledge, experience, and a chance to meet the companies and individuals who lead the way in ED&I, both in the UK and internationally.
Disability Expo Community:?What does accessibility mean to you?
"Accessibility is a right of life, to be made available to all. It means that each facet of life, which experience and understanding has provided, can be enjoyed by all."
"Accessibility for me means creating environments, products, and experiences that understand and cater to my unique needs, considering factors like Down syndrome, autism, and scoliosis. It involves adapting communication methods, providing sensory-friendly spaces, and offering personalized support, ensuring I can participate fully and comfortably in various aspects of life."
"Accessibility means people are not disabled. Environments are disabling and we need to work to change that."
"To me accessibility is every thing, we don't want a favor in the form of help or other support, we can prove ourselves better if provided equality and accessibility in any field."
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