Naidex Agenda 2025
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Main Stage
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Main Stage
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This session aims to provide actionable insights and inspire stakeholders to move beyond commitments, embracing proactive strategies that lead to meaningful inclusion and empowerment for individuals w ...BSL interpreter
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Main Stage
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In Conversation with Mollie Pearce Mollie Pearce, a British media personality, shares insights into her journey, career and personal life in this engaging conversation. Known for her charm and authent ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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For many people with disabilities, embracing what makes them amazing can be a challenge. Channel 4 News Broadcaster Jordan Jarrett-Bryan hosts meaningful live conversations with guests, exploring what ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Primark showcase their latest clothing range, specifically designed for the disabled community. Models wear the collection, demonstrating how it combines style, comfort and freedom. The collection not ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Amidst a growing backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), accessibility is at risk of becoming collateral damage. With initiatives being scaled back or dismantled, how can we ensure ac ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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An inspiring and insightful conversation with Jody Cundy, a decorated Paralympian and a true champion in the world of adaptive sports. He has represented Great Britain at eight Summer Paralympics winn ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Good friends Isaac and Nick are no strangers to accessing the outdoors and will be sharing their separate and varied lived experiences. With Nick, aka Disabled Adventurer, speaking about his recent su ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Join Paralympic Gold Medallist and marathon runner Richard Whitehead MBE for an inspiring and thought provoking talk and discussion. Richard will share his incredible career and journey so far, from b ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Accessibility Hub
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Accessibility Hub
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We bring together members of the disability community to explore the accessibility challenges faced by disabled people today. The session will focus on identifying key barriers in public spaces, workp ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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Adulthood is a pivotal and often challenging time for any young person, but for those living with disabilities, it can come with additional layers of complexity. This discussion aims to explore the un ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
- Naidex
If you find access is tricky in towns, try it in the countryside! Yet we know that simply being out in nature has many health and well-being benefits. This session will explore the blocks that Liz enc ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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Are you passionate about creating change in your community? Are you someone who wants to make a difference to your local area? Do you consider yourself a campaigner or a change maker? Are you someone ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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With social media amplifying the stories of disabled passengers' challenging experiences, the urgency of improving accessibility in aviation has never been clearer. We look into the barriers that disa ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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The tourism sector is responsible for more than 10% of jobs worldwide. With approximately 1.4 billion people travelling the world and 15% of those identifying as disabled or having an accessibility re ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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Join Dominic Lund-Conlon, Accessibility and Inclusion Manager at the Rail Delivery Group, on how the rail industry is working to make an inclusive railway, accessible to all. Dominic will share the st ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
- Naidex
Life hasn’t been straight forward for Paige Murray. A brain injury at birth resulted in her receiving a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy at 2½ years old. In this uplifting discussion, Paige speaks openly a ...Captioning with
Business without Barriers
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Business without Barriers
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Explore the untapped potential of travel and tourism tailored to the needs of disabled people. Learn how businesses can lead the way in creating accessible travel experiences, leveraging innovation an ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
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Build a genuinely inclusive recruitment process that welcomes individuals with disabilities. Perfect for HR professionals, hiring managers and anyone involved in recruitment. Crafting truly accessible ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Join our host from Evenbreak and a panel of top employers for an insightful Q&A session where our panellists answer your questions about landing your dream job. Gain valuable tips and strategies to en ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
An essential session for aspiring entrepreneurs and business advisors, filled with practical advice and inspiration. Uncover the world of opportunities in disabled entrepreneurship. Practical guidance ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
The UK government aims to encourage disabled people into work, but little attention is given to workplace accessibility or creating environments that work for us. Research shows disabled individuals o ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Identify and leverage the unique strengths of neurodiverse employees. Are we recruiting people in the right way to set them up for success? How to create sensory-friendly work environments How to adap ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Join Fern Lulham, blind psychotherapist and broadcaster, for an engaging session around workplace inclusion. Fern discusses the four major emotional factors surrounding inclusion - fear, shame, braver ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
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Discover the inspiring story behind BankAbility, a groundbreaking idea born from one family's determination to make digital banking accessible to all. Driven by their son’s experiences and the challen ...Captioning with
Village Green
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Village Green
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Everyone is welcome to Join Soundabout for a fun and interactive Choir-based workshop. Come and meet our Emerging Leaders as they explore some well-known songs. Everyone is encouraged to join in in th ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join us for an inclusive Wheelchair Para Dance workshop that celebrates the joy of dance for all! Whether you’re in a manual or power wheelchair, experience the beauty of Ballroom and Latin-American d ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join Rocket Garden Design for an interactive workshop exploring how plants and nature support both physical and mental well-being. Discover the science-backed benefits of greenery, participate in enga ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join us for a free, fully accessible workshop where you’ll use specialist rugby chairs, be coached by Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby supported by ParalympicsGB and connect with new friends at The Vill ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Snacking is one of my constant battle areas! The healthy snacks in the shops are either really expensive or don't taste great. So, can you have tasty, super quick, good value and healthy snacks that y ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Have you ever wanted to try Boccia? Now’s your chance! Join us at the Village Green for a free, fully accessible workshop, where you’ll learn the game, meet Boccia UK and ParalympicsGB and enjoy some ...Captioning with
Neuro Convention Keynote
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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A transformative session exploring how true inclusion begins from within. Through her inspiring journey and the Magnificent Seven framework, Mandy-Jayne shares seven practical steps, covering; mindset ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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FES has become a standard intervention in neurological rehabilitation and is supported by many National Clinical Guidelines. This session will review the clinical application of FES and its evidence f ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Discover the profound impact of belief systems on health and behaviour, backed by neuroscience. This session delves into how the brain filters information, seeks patterns, and uses focus to create opp ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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The session will cover what an expert witness is, skills required to be an expert witness, how experts are supported and how to contact us for further information.Captioning with
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Stand Taller, Walk StrongerTM – A New Smart Orthosis by BionicPower and brought to the UK by ThuasneNeuro Convention Keynote
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Introducing Agilik™, a new smart orthosis to help patients increase or retain their independence and mobility. For adults with conditions such as CVA, TBI, Polio & MS, and particularly advantageous fo ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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A Longitudinal Epidemiological Review Over Five Years in Kent and Medway and Co-design of a resource with survivors of moderate to severe TBI, expert clinicians and charity stakeholders There is a nat ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Did you know that approximately 1 in 625 individuals are affected by a condition known as cavernoma? This condition can lead to intracranial haemorrhage and neurological deficits, often requiring spec ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Explore the critical role of applying the three main principles of 24-hour posture management (Function, energy efficiency and not damaging to the body) in a complex case. Sheila, a 63-year-old with a ...Captioning with
Neuro Innovation Hub
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Neuro Innovation Hub
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Discussion and hands-on demonstration of the U-Step range of rollators, widely supplied through the NHS for the purpose of reducing falls and increasing the mobility and independence of people with ne ...Captioning with
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This demo highlights the bionic capabilities of Agilik and demonstrates how this assistive device can be applied to various patient presentations and how it helps with functionality and efficiency in ...Captioning with
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Neuro Innovation Hub
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Cyberdyne’s presence in the UK & EuropeOverview of the HAL product lineCase Studies & Real-World ImpactThe Future of RehabilitationCaptioning with
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Neuro Innovation Hub
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
People living with dementia are the experts in their dementia. Hear about their experiences and ask your questions in this Q&A panel discussion.Captioning with
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Neuro Innovation Hub
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Dementia Adventure is expanding its nature-based support with Green Letter Days, launching in 2025. These accessible, community-based experiences offer people with dementia and carers meaningful outdo ...Captioning with
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Neuro Innovation Hub
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Neurological conditions such as stroke and MS make mobility difficult, increase the risk of falls and can significantly impact on quality of life. FES provides a means to strengthen or replace lost mo ...Captioning with
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
This session explores the impact on children and young people living within families affected by dementia and the support needed to ensure they are seen, heard, and recognised. Additionally, it includ ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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How do you take a simple wellbeing structure, created in 2008, and use it to enhance dementia support in 2025? Join former family carer turned dementia consultant, Beth Britton, as she explores her pa ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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People living with dementia are more likely to have problems with continence, but common management strategies might not work. We’ll discuss why a different care approach is needed.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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While the Biomarker Challenge aims to bring blood tests to the NHS in five years, the most advanced test - granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation - is already available privately in the UK. Learn ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
A new way to look at dementia care from the person that has dementia’s viewpoint including useful tips, making an inclusive and empathetic care pathway.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
The CommonAge ‘Dementia in the Commonwealth’ report highlights the variety of challenges and many initiatives that aim to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
We have seen the first treatments that slow dementia emerge and we now know treatments can change the course of the disease. This talk will highlight the rapid progress being made in the field and why ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
'Person centred' is more than just a buzz word! In this interactive session, learn about tools and approaches from learning disability support that keep a person with dementia at the centre of their c ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
This talk will cover some of the key concepts of providing good end of life care for people with dementia including associated challenges and useful resources to support this for both care staff and f ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
This session will explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it works and gives examples of AI in everyday life and health care. We will discuss how AI can help and what the future may look lik ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365
Main Stage
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Main Stage
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Jade shares her journey, demonstrating how telling your story can be a catalyst for building a powerful personal brand, building a deeply connected community and amplifying your social media presence. ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Representatives from leading airlines explore how the aviation industry can improve accessibility for all travellers. What are the current challenges faced by passengers with disabilities? We highligh ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Motability is the UK government-supported Scheme that provides independent mobility to disabled people, offering them a complete lease package with insurance, servicing, replacement tyres and breakdow ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Inside one of today’s most debated topics, featuring compelling arguments on both sides. Our speakers unpack the ethical, legal, and societal challenges, sparking an open and thought-provoking convers ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Ever dreamed of becoming a content creator? Now’s your chance! Join us for an exciting session where you’ll learn how to build your personal brand, leverage social media for a sustainable income, and ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Main Stage
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Join us for the Elevate – Disabled Founders Pitch, where four inspiring disabled entrepreneurs present their innovative businesses to a panel of industry experts. This live pitch competition, in partn ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Accessibility Hub
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Accessibility Hub
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An inspiring talk by a successful deaf entrepreneur who turned their lived experience into a thriving business. A true story about turning your situation into a superpower. Learn how disability can dr ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
- Naidex
What happens when a mountain biking accident changes your life? Sigurd Groven reveals the backstory of how he turned challenges into opportunities for outdoor adventure and mental well-being. Sigurd b ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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An inspiring session on gardening and nature’s ability to rehabilitate, restore and recover, focusing on how green spaces can promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being for people of all abili ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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An update on progress since Naidex 2024. Amy and Ian will share how National Highways and the Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive have progressed improvements following feedback from our ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
- Naidex
Colostomy UK actively campaigns for a more inclusive society where people living with a stoma can live life to the fullest, without barriers or stigma. Join us to hear about Team Colostomy UK’s Rugby ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
- Naidex
Roxy Murray, a stylist and diversity and inclusion specialist, shares how brands support her daily life with multiple sclerosis. Roxy interviews Lyndsay Watterson, Founder of NeoWalk, a brand she love ...Captioning with
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Accessibility Hub
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As a blind mum, navigating the world of parenting presents unique challenges and opportunities. This talk explores the practical and emotional aspects of being a mum with a visual impairment, offering ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Business without Barriers
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Disability inclusion a leading organisation. Successful diversity and inclusion initiatives, focusing on how to cultivate inclusive environments that support individuals with disabilities. Discover ac ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
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Based on the social model of disability, this session dives into our use of language across many areas that are often omitted from traditional inclusive language training - long-term and fluctuating c ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
A transformative session exploring how true inclusion begins from within. Through her inspiring journey and the Magnificent Seven framework, Mandy-Jayne shares seven practical steps, covering; mindset ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Join our host from Evenbreak and a panel of top employers for an insightful Q&A session where our panellists answer your questions about landing your dream job. Gain valuable tips and strategies to en ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
Sunflower Extra is a new discreet, personalised way to instantly communicate extra information about the support someone with a non-visible disability may need. Whether you’re at a busy airport, at wo ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
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In today’s dynamic workplace, fostering an inclusive environment is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. This presentation will explore how ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech (TTS) solutions can support or ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
This session will explore the Power of Sport report - produced by The Disability Policy Centre, Nimbus Disability, and Soda - which explores barriers, and solutions to improve participation, inclusion ...Captioning with
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Business without Barriers
- Business without Barriers
The Wheelchair Alliance will present the findings of their latest piece of independent research which identifies the key recommendations that will facilitate improved wheelchair provision.Captioning with
Village Green
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Village Green
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A performance followed by a joyful movement workshop for all! Kim and Catrina are back again this year to share another special dance performance and then to bring everyone onto the dancefloor to expe ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Ready to pick up a racket and give Badminton a go? Join us at The Village Green for a free, fully accessible workshop, where you’ll learn the basics with Badmington Egland and supported by Paralympics ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join podcasters and friends, Alice and Lucy for a lively and passionate 40-minute dive into disability representation in film, from the 1980 cinematic masterpiece, The Elephant Man to 2024’s A Differe ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join us at The Village Green for a free, fully accessible workshop where you can try Wheelchair Fencing! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is your chance to learn from British Fe ...Captioning with
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Village Green
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Join us as we shine a light on the incredible talents of authors from the disability community. Together, we’ll explore their latest works, diving deep into the heart of their stories. Uncover the ori ...Captioning with
Neuro Convention Keynote
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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We are investigating the potential for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to be used as an assessment to help us understand the extent of spinal cord damage that has occurred after spinal cord i ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Our Attachment style forms in early childhood and will go on to shape how we interact with those around us for the rest of our lives. Many people will have an Attachment difficulty or disorder, and th ...Captioning with
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Stand Taller, Walk StrongerTM – A New Smart Orthosis by BionicPower and brought to the UK by ThuasneNeuro Convention Keynote
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Introducing Agilik™, a new smart orthosis to help patients increase or retain their independence and mobility. For adults with conditions such as CVA, TBI, Polio & MS, and particularly advantageous fo ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Able2B is dedicated to pioneering innovative strategies aimed at enhancing functional outcomes for individuals with neuro-disabilities. In this presentation, Rachael Hutchinson and Jon Thaxton will sh ...Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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Modern innovative treatment approaches - including high-tech interventions like Brain Computer Interface, virtual reality and the road map towards a nationwide randomised controlled trial.Captioning with
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Neuro Convention Keynote
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We explore using the unusual combination of cutting edge research from neuroscience and environmental psychology with the ancient magical wisdom of spiritual wellness practices in healthcare settings. ...Captioning with
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In this session, presented by a retired Consultant Nurse (and Autist), we will explore autism and how to improve care through improved understanding and openness to "different thinking". What is Autis ...BSL interpreter & Captioning with
Neuro Innovation Hub
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Neuro Innovation Hub
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
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Neuro Innovation Hub
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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This session explores the impact of multimorbidity occurring alongside dementia, including frailty, to understand the complexities in care, improve diagnosis, and develop comprehensive strategies for ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Show
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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We will discuss potential reasons for a person living with Dementia when they present with changes to their behaviour and ways that we can try to understand and help them during these times.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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What is the language of dementia, how to start to interpret it to translate into an understandable language. Recognising that challenging behaviour is actually a positive form of communication.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Hear some techniques and tools from a Speech and Language Therapist for supporting people living with dementia who experience difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing.Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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This presentation explores the challenges that people face as a result of living with symptoms of dementia and how individualised seating assessments and the provision of clinical therapeutic seating ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Supporting distressed behaviour is one of the most challenging aspects when caring for someone living with dementia, leading to unmet needs and escalation in such behaviours. This session will inform ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365 -
Alzheimer's Dementia Matters
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Dr. Wright is a dental researcher and is the study dentist on the ‘MySmile study', which is investigating whether treating gum disease can slow down memory loss. During this talk you will learn more a ...Captioning with Microsoft Office 365