Physical Disability

A new resource has been launched to help disabled people in Greater Manchester get online. The guide has been developed with input from partners and organisations of Greater Manchester’s Disabled People Panel. They advised that many disabled people and care professionals are unaware of where to access digital support, such as assistive technology, digital skills and getting online, and that more guidance was needed to help disabled people understand and utilise the range of technology available.

Opencast’s User Research team are seeking participants based in Manchester to take part in accessibility research. They’re hoping to chat to individuals with disabilities who use assistive technology to support with everyday life, and British Sign Language (BSL) users. Assistive technology could include, but isn’t limited to, screen readers, voice recognition, text-to-speech, and spellcheck tools.

As a thank you for taking part, you’ll get a £50 digital shopping voucher. Your feedback will support work in making services more accessible and user-friendly for all.

Health Equity is when everyone can reach their full health and wellbeing potential without unfair differences. Manchester City Council know from their research that some communities who already experience discrimination and disadvantage are also more likely to experience worse health outcomes.

The Manchester Local Offer has shared free activities for children and young people with SEND living in the Manchester City Council area.

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
Do you live in the city of Manchester?
Could you use your lived experience and knowledge to make Manchester a better place for disabled people?

Involving people from seldom heard and marginalised groups has never been easy, and whether you want to consult, involve, engage or co-produce with service users, recognising the barriers standing in the way, and being committed to tackling them, will help you to both engage more people and make the experience more positive for them, increasing the possibility of their participation in the future.

Lloyd’s Bank Foundation are now open for funding applications from small charities led by and working with d/Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty.

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
Do you live in the city of Manchester?
Could you use your lived experience and knowledge to make Manchester a better place for disabled people?
Would you like to develop your skills?
Do you want to get paid for your time and experience?

Are you a disabled person, or do you have lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition?
You may also work in an organisation supporting people with lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions.
Are you passionate about helping to create inclusive public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling services across Greater Manchester?