Information and advice about accessibility
Other people who can help with Information and advice about accessibility
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Information and advice about accessibility
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Sussex Deaf Association has merged with Action on Hearing Loss.
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Information and advice about accessibility, Interpreting and translating
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Katie is a level 6 Communication Support Worker, currently completing her NVQ in BSL Interpreting.
She is available for small 1:1 meetings, groups and communication support.
Rate £30ph
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Information and advice about accessibility
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This page is a comprehensive summary of practical internet accessibility tips for vision-impaired users – covering things like using text-to-speech, changing text size and more.
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Advice about equality and diversity, Information and advice about accessibility, Networking and finding other community groups, Statistics and data, Training for community groups
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Accessibility equipment
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They run the Shopmobility service, which can lend a wheelchair or scooter for people who need to borrow one for a short time. Shopmobility Tel: 01273 32 32 39, email: shopmo@possabilitypeople.org.uk
Possability People also run It's Local Actually - an online tool that lets people search for services and group activities near them in Brighton & Hove. It contains details of local groups, community centres and statutory services. You can search using a map or look for a particular type of group (eg meeting people, sport, self-help).
They have an award winning Accessibility Guide which includes information about accessible services and buildings in Brighton and Hove.
They have a programme of training courses for businesses and charities, covering disability awareness, benefits, IT and group management skills.
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Information and advice about accessibility, Interpreting and translating
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A group of qualified, registered, freelance British Sign Language (BSL)/English interpreters based around the Brighton and Sussex area
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Fundraising ideas and information, Information about community shares, Information about Gift Aid, Information about social media, Information and advice about accessibility, Information and training about safeguarding, Information on being an employer, Information on funding sources, Information on insurance, Information on legal issues, Information on legal structures, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on managing money, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on producing publicity for groups, Information on running a group, Support for artists and arts organisations
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They have a useful set of briefings with information on various aspects of running a community group, particularly tailored for those involved in arts and crafts. The briefings are organised under five headings - Getting Started, Get Funded, Publicity & Promotion, Best Practice and Roles & Responsibilities.
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AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. Groups can get advice about how to make their online information and activities accessible to all.