links for 2008-12-09
By Dominic Campbell • Dec 9th, 2008 • Category: Useful links-
Newspapers and the web (via Bill Thompson)
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"Angus McKenzie, a former accoustic engineer from Finchley, doesn't have to use his imagination. Blinded 35 years ago when an eye operation went wrong, he is now helping other blind people to use the Underground safely and successfully by employing their functioning senses." (via Luke Nicholson)
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"Blind and partially sighted people will be able to feel their way around some of London's busiest Underground stations for the first time - thanks to a new initiative launched today by London Underground (LU), the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) and Describe Online." (via Luke Nicholson)
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"London Underground commissioned RNIB to produce the maps as part of a pilot project to provide information to passengers with sight problems, which sighted passengers take for granted. Currently blind and partially sighted people often have to rely on station staff to guide them around Underground stations." (via Luke Nicholson)
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Text guide to transport describing the way round the transport network (via Luke Nicholson)
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A range of toys specially adapted for children with disabilities are being launched this Christmas (via Derek Baird)
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Biggup the GoodGym massive - congrats!
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Paul describes our project better than we ever could - thanks Paul!
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"Madison City Channel's hour-long show takes in-depth looks at issues affecting the lives of every Madisonian. Access: City Hall will no longer be a live call in show, instead, viewers are encouraged to participate via email (accesscityhall@cityofmadison.com), social networking websites." Ironically found this from google alerts for accesscity!
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Where you'll find me speaking on Barnet's plans next week…
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"The Green Paper “No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility” was a wide ranging consultation on the future of welfare. It set out plans for improving support and work incentives to create a system that rewards responsibility and delivers greater choice and control over the support that is provided." Here's hoping although I'll believe it when I see it.
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"For almost 90 years Enham has helped change thousands of disabled people's lives by seeking to improve equality of opportunity and empowering them to realise their full potential. Working mainly in the South of England, our services help disabled people find work, live more independently and have a better quality of life." (via Stian Westlake)
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Top post on going round formal change processes and heading straight for people's hearts not their heads (via Adriana Lukas/Carrie Bishop)
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"AccessCity produced an excellent demo site during the two days - really impressive - that should quite simply be taken up by Boris or the LDA as a service in support of their Olympic commitment to making London accessible. I cannot help but be biased. Dominic is brilliant - an amazing energy source." Honoured and blushing. But really my team was AMAZING (http://www.accesscity.co.uk/about)
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"Imagine entering a large new showroom with all the equipment and products you'll ever need readily available for you to try and test. Add a number of friendly, efficient and fully trained staff to demonstrate and help you. Plus a fully qualified Occupational Therapist on site, full time to advise and show best practice." Sounds right up our street.
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"Get to know your neighbours and local area with My Neighbourhoods" (via Amanda Rose)
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One of the sicamp projects
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This. Is. Great. Phew!
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