Naidex 2024 Agenda
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- Lifestyle & Independent Living
Main StageThe presentation will outline the features of the Motability Scheme and highlight the benefits for the potential users to allow them to make an informed choice to join the Scheme and begin to enjoy th ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageJoin Tasha Ghouri as she shares her empowering story of succeeding in the media world as a deaf woman. In this insightful session hosted by Dr Shani Dhanda, Tasha will open up about her journey to sel ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageNathalie McGloin is a true one of a kind. Not one to let her disability or gender limit her in any way, Nathalie thrives in male dominated arenas. Not only is she the first but she is also the only fe ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StagePeople with disabilities face challenges when it comes to body image and self-acceptance. This panel brings together activists and leaders with disabilities to discuss the unique issues they face rega ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageJoin us at Naidex as we welcome the celebrated host and passionate advocate for mental health awareness, Roman Kemp. Following his impactful BBC documentary specials delving into the urgent mental hea ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageStarting and sustaining an impactful disability rights campaign takes passion, perseverance and strategic thinking. In our upcoming panel discussion "Starting and Sustaining an Effective Disability Ca ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageThe session will go through how we at Channel 4 provide disability representation and how we do this authentically. Last year we launched the disability code of portrayal which looked to change the qu ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Accessibility Hub
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Accessibility HubIn a society where more and more people face working with pain, fatigue or other symptoms, self-management skills for the workplace are essential. This session will provide an overview of some simple ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubGem Turner has created her brand online by slowly documenting her life over the last 7 years. She shows the barriers she's experienced and how that feels. Over time Gem has documented the big achievem ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubA coordinated effort between healthcare professionals is key for the support of independent living for the disabled community. This panel will bring together experts from occupational therapy, physio ...Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubThe content will look at the work National Highways has done to make driving on our roads a more accessible and inclusive experience for disabled road users, and what we are doing next to help reduce ...Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubJoin us for this informative session, where we'll arm you with key legal advice to empower you and help demystify the Equality Act 2010. In just 40 minutes, our expert speakers - including legal profe ...Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubIn this dynamic talk, join Millie, the founder of Human Beauty, as she takes you on a journey of breaking down barriers and reshaping the landscape of the beauty industry. Born with the rare condition ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Business without Barriers
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- Business without Barriers
Business without BarriersI will be covering the subject of Disability in the workplace and how businesses like CCEP can adapt and support to create a more inclusive environment, by having the conversations no one wants to hav ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersAround 90% of all disabilities are not visible. Adjustments make a huge difference to the working life satisfaction for disabled individuals, and many of them are free or very low cost. Research shows ...BSL & Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersAs a disabled person, starting conversations about support in the workplace and education can often leave you feeling exposed and vulnerable. but such conversations are often unavoidable. In this sess ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersHarriet and Tom will cover Lloyds Banking Group’s approach to Disability & Neurodiversity inclusion and some of the key steps taken to create an inclusive and accessible working environment, including ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersJenny Forrest and Damaris Cooke, from SignVideo by Sorenson, will be examining this question through lived experiences of Deaf consumers including patients, and service users. They will share practica ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersAt Legal & General, we manage over £1.2 trillion assets, but our most valuable asset will always be our people. When we're at our best we're better able to support our customers, clients, and employee ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersCome and find out why disabled candidates are premium candidates.Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersWhen it comes to employment, the freelance economy was on the 'up' long before the Covid 19 pandemic happened - but did you know that this is also becoming increasingly dominated by members of the dis ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Village Green
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Village GreenAble2B is a unique service helping improve function for children and adults with a disability. The aim-to help people with a disability optimise their aerobic fitness and muscle strength as well as im ...BSL Interpreter & Captioning with -
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Village GreenAt “Angus Baskerville Magic Workshops” you will be learning basic magic tricks great for wowing your friends and family. He will be teaching you magic effects using a variety of props including cards, ...Captioning with -
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Village GreenOff the back of his hit HBO documentary film 'The boy who lived', David shares his inspiring story of navigating life with a disability since his life changing accident as a stunt double for Harry Pot ...BSL Interpreter & Captioning with -
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Village GreenSense Arts is a National Disability Charity that puts Arts and Wellbeing at the core of what it does. Learn about their innovative Arts offer exploring Disability Arts in care. Their national programm ...Captioning with -
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Village GreenThis panel discussion will offer an intimate look at the unique experiences of disabled individuals with their mental health journeys. Panellists with diverse experiences will explore the impacts of e ...BSL interpreter & Captioning -
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Village GreenCatrina and Kim will perform their piece called Paralysed and then teach some of the choreography to all who want to join in. Catrina and Kim have found a unique way of dancing together as a disabled ...Captioning with -
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Village GreenSense Arts is a National Disability Charity that puts Arts and Wellbeing at the core of what it does. Learn about their innovative Arts offer exploring Disability Arts in care. Their national programm ...Captioning with
Neuro Convention
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Neuro ConventionManaging night-time health complexities and simultaneously providing and managing the multidimensional health and care needs of children with complex neuro disability within limited day and night-time ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionThe session will review the clinical application of FES and its evidence for improving walking following MS, stroke, spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s. We will highlight the new Royal College of Phys ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionRehabilitation is most effective when it is meaningful and purposeful to individuals. This was the ethos behind the development of the BPM Rehab programme; bringing together expertise from a Neuropsyc ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionAs technological innovations transform healthcare, neurology faces unique opportunities and challenges in leveraging these advances. This panel will explore the current state and future trajectory of ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionA presentation looking at the key components to successful outcomes using AFOs and KAFOs for complex neurological caseloads. Examining how composite materials and design can build a successful prescri ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionIn this session we will provide a brief background to FND and discuss the role for multidisciplinary rehabilitation with reference to the evidence base.Captioning with
Main Stage
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Main StageIn this session join Chris and Jared from the HSBC Group Digital Experience and Accessibility Team as they talk about HSBC’s ambition to become the worlds most digitally accessible bank. They will: • ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageWe live in a sighted world, not made for someone like Lucy. Join Lucy Edwards as she explores what social media is like for a screen reader user and deep dive into how social media is making the world ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageJoin us for this panel discussion, where we’ll empower you with vital information to navigate the challenges of this cost-of-living crisis. Our expert speakers - such as benefits advisors, employment ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageThis panel will explore the current landscape and future outlook for accessible holidays, with a focus on booking abroad and package trips. Speakers with lived experience will share personal experienc ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Main StageIn this session Amo explores issues around overcoming prejudice in terms of disability, race and mental health using powerful examples from his own life experiences. Amo will make us reflect on and po ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Accessibility Hub
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Accessibility HubSallyanne will share her story of living with a spinal cord injury. Bev and Sallyanne will discuss the importance of finding a successful bladder and bowel management routine, and the impact this can ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubThe People First Podcast is a going to host a live show presented and run by people with learning disabilities. We are going to interview a very special guest. The People First Podcast is a European L ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubEvery year disabled people in the UK take 38% fewer trips than non-disabled people. Shockingly, this figure has remained unchanged for 20 years. From greater access to education and employment to soci ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubIn this session, Pete Reed OBE will be sharing his personal experiences of how Luja™ changed his quality of life for the better following a spinal stroke in 2019. He will share more with our audience ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubDelving into the heart of community reintegration for mental health service users. Addressing a pressing question: How do OTs play a pivotal role in empowering individuals for successful community rei ...Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubRCOT is now 2 years in to our new strategy and there is a lot of change taking place. At this session Steve Ford, CEO, will provide an update on how RCOT is putting in place a range of measures to bet ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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- Lifestyle & Independent Living
Accessibility HubThere are still many products and services out there that don't take into account the access needs of disabled people and so can be difficult or impossible to use. Would you like a direct route to fee ...Captioning with -
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Accessibility HubThis session will run as a Q&A format, with Giles Lomax (SMAUK's CEO) facilitating. Josh Wintersgill and Ross Hovey will be the "guests" and will be discussing accessible travel at both home and abroa ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Business without Barriers
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Business without BarriersDuring this session you will hear first-hand what it is like to be neurodivergent and in the recruitment process. You’ll be provided with simple (and free) reasonable adjustments which will enable you ... -
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Business without BarriersThis panel will decode new legislation setting digital accessibility standards across Europe. Our expert panellists will clarify key provisions for audience members involved in recruitment and diversi ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersGetting your organisation to start taking digital accessibility seriously can be challenging, time consuming, and often an impossible task. Skyscanner has been on a journey to embed accessibility into ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersRoss shares his own experiences on how he has had positive experiences when being open about his disability in the workplace. He also highlights lessons learned from letting his disability create bar ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersIn this session, we explore the importance of adopting a forward-thinking approach towards hidden disabilities, to create a safe and supportive workplace environment. We will delve into the wide range ...Captioning with -
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Business without BarriersBBC Extend is the BBC’s positive action employment programme for disabled people, including those who identify as deaf and / or neurodivergent. BBC’s Strategic Disability Lead, Robbie Crow and Outreac ...Captioning with -
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Village Green
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Village GreenIan Taverner, Mr Cookfulness, is back bringing us accessible, flexible and fun cooking for everyone! In his session this year he'll be making sweet desserts, filled with delicious flavours, textures a ...Captioning with -
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- Lifestyle & Independent Living
Village GreenThis is going to be a live podcast of Disabled & Proud. A panel talk all about Ableism & Language and how we approach this really difficult topic. With a varied panel, we will cover questions such as ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with -
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Village GreenSense Arts is a National Disability Charity that puts Arts and Wellbeing at the core of what it does. Learn about their innovative Arts offer exploring Disability Arts in care. Their national programm ...Captioning with -
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Village GreenWhat is the current education system like for Disabled students? What changes do Disabled students & recent graduates want to see? Join a panel of Disabled, Neurodivergent and/or Mad Students and Grad ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Neuro Convention
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Neuro ConventionThe critical role of Family and caregivers involvement in Improving patient outcomes in Neuro-Rehabilitation is a session that is centred towards enlightening and equipping caregivers/family members w ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionIn a world where technology is at the forefront, the care sector is gradually beginning to embrace its role and potential to enhance support services. However, incorporating technological advancements ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionNeuromodulation is the collective term used to describe the effects of medical devices that interface with the nervous system for medical gain. Neuromodulatory effects are the functional changes in ne ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionFunctional electrical stimulation (FES) can be applied for exercise and functional activities such as walking for people with neurological conditions. Evidence provided by Guidelines (Nice or other) t ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionUnderstanding how effective healthcare services are is of interest to professionals, the people served and the broader community. While there is number of established approaches to measure how "good" ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionIn this thought-provoking conversation between Dr Neil Bindemann, Exec Director of the Person-Centred Neurosciences Society (P-CNS), and Damon Bowen-Ashwin, Director of the Lifestyle Health Foundation ...Captioning with -
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Neuro ConventionBrain Computer Interface (BCI) is a sophisticated Assistive Technology, that connects the brain to electrical and electronic devices in the outside world, without relying on the sensory-motor function ...Captioning with