Ever wondered whether ADHD is classed as a disability? ADHD awareness is on the rise, yet for those with a new diagnosis or managers supporting staff with ADHD, understanding its status as a disability can be tricky. In this post, we explore how the condition fits within the Equality Act 2010’s definition of disability and what it means for everyone involved.
Assistive Technology, Neurodiversity, Workplace
Disability awareness training is a crucial step for businesses committed to building a truly inclusive and equitable workplace. It empowers employees with the knowledge and understanding needed to support colleagues with disabilities and fosters a culture of respect and acceptance. In this post, we’ll explore what disability awareness training is, why it’s so important, and what topics it typically covers.
Assistive Technology, Neurodiversity, Workplace
A hearing impairment is a difficulty in hearing or recognising sounds that affects millions of people around the UK and can range from mild hearing loss to complete deafness. But at what point does a hearing impairment become a disability? Additionally, how many people with learning disabilities are affected by hearing impairments?
Assistive Technology, Neurodiversity, Workplace
YouTube has become an invaluable platform for sharing information, entertainment, and sharing educational content. Whether you’re a content creator, researcher or simply someone who enjoys watching videos, there are times when a written transcript can be incredibly useful. Below we guide you through the various methods of generating a YouTube transcript, whilst discussing the pros of doing so.
Assistive Technology, Captioning, Neurodiversity, Note-Taking, Students, Workplace
Many of us have gone on to live healthy, normal lives following the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, for those individuals battling long COVID, a cycle of chronic fatigue, brain fog, and persistent health issues has become the new norm. This leads to an important question: is long COVID a disability? Here’s everything you need to know.
Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Workplace
In 2016, the government announced that the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) — a scheme guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants — had been replaced by a broader disability inclusion initiative: the Disability Confident Scheme. Although this switch happened some time ago, those more familiar with GIS may be unsure about their current rights and responsibilities. To clear up any confusion, we’ll be taking a closer look at the key changes.
Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Workplace
