United Response online survey
United Response have an online survey to gather disabled people’s lived experience of hate crimes on public transport across England. Scan the QR code to enter or click the link here…
Black Friday Shopping Scams
Look out for Black Friday scams whilst online shopping or as a received text message. Click to watch video https://disability-equality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Scam-Video-Black-Friday.mp4
Fire Safety – a message from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
In the past 36 hours, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has responded to three fire incidents caused by mirrors magnifying sunlight. The sun is currently positioned in the sky in a way that can shine directly into first-floor windows. Curved mirrors or glass ornaments can act as lenses, concentrating sunlight and potentially starting a fire…
Safety First – In These Uncertain Times
Transcript: Hello all, the safety first project team wants to reach out to all our clients and disabled communities, and assure you that we are here to try and help you feel safe in a range of situations. So while we do not want to further fuel the mass panic that is currently around, we…
Resources on Work Capability Assessments [BSL Signed Videos with Audio and Subtitles]
Check out the RNID guidance and details on what The work Capability Assessment is – https://rnid.org.uk/2023/09/our-response-to-reforms-to-the-work-capability-assessment/ And below check out the Youtube videos for more details on the assessments and understand how PIP is awarded.
Benefits and Payment Information
Below is a list of Benefits and Payments that you may be eligible to apply for. For more information click on a link to download: Personal Independence Payment (PIP): Can help with extra living costs if you have both: a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or…
How to Safely Report Online with Your Own Devices
Here’s some easy links and notes created as part of our Digital Reporting session with DigiEnable. Reporting on Facebook/Twitter(X)/Instagram and other social media platforms For each post on each platform you will see a three dots menu called a “burger menu” – these are usually in the top right hand corner of a post. Click…
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Guide [BSL Signed video and text transcripts]
View BDA’s 4 part guidance on Personal Independence Payments (PIP), including help with the form, assessment process, and how to appeal. https://bda.org.uk/pip-guide/
What is Hate Crime? [Audio Described]
The accessible video below explains what Hate Crime is. To download, right click the video and choose “Save video as”.
How to stay safe
Download the printable version of our Easy-Read “How to stay safe” card. How to stay safe Title: How to stay safe
