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The boffins who solve disability problems

We love an accessibility hack! Hear from people searching for assistive tech and the designers working at the cutting edge of design for disability in the newest @bbcouch podcast. This episode features our designer-maker Bex telling all about our accessible play kitchen! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/disability-49131125/the-boffins-who-solve-disability-problems

Our play kitchen is designed with space for wheelchair users to roll right up and sturdy handrails to offer support to people standing, which is great physical therapy 💪🦵 We're still developing our design so please get in touch if you know someone who would love to use this kitchen! https://www.demand.org.uk/our-stories/people-we-help/exploring-accessible-play/

Exploring accessible play

Who saw our recent newsletter sharing the news about our exciting accessible play kitchen project? If you missed it be sure to sign up to see news about our exciting projects here: https://www.demand.org.uk/newsletter/sign-up/ https://www.demand.org.uk/our-stories/people-we-help/exploring-accessible-play/

Exploring accessible play

"EJ loves to experience the sounds of pans banging on the wood, and the click of the doors closing. With this kitchen, she and her brother can play closely together" We're excited to share news of the progress we've been making on the design of our wheelchair accessible play kitchen. Find out more and see how you can get involved here: https://www.demand.org.uk/our-stories/people-we-help/exploring-accessible-play/

We're sorry to say Monday's Fashion Show & Evening Tea has been cancelled. We'll be in touch with anyone who's purchased a ticket shortly. If you're disappointed not to be joining us for some fun and fundraising, don't despair! Our Grand Gala is shaping up to be an amazing night, so be sure to save the date; Friday 15th November at the gorgeous Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

We're excited to be visiting SCI Live 2019 next weekend to showcase our work and speak to people about the custom designs they might need. Catch us in the exhibition space and try your hand at painting with our wheelchair accessible Freasel 🎨!

Thanks so much to all the wonderful people who made tonight's dinner at @westhertscollege such a lovely evening. Hope you all got home safe and sound. See you in November on the 26th. You raised £324! Thank you xx

Gourmet Dinner

We're excited to welcome our supporters and friends to West Herts College tomorrow for another Gourmet Dinner. The menu looks irresistible, hope to see you there! 🍽🥂 https://www.demand.org.uk/events/gourmet-dinner-2/

Combining working and caring responsibilities

A friend of DEMAND is conducting research into working carers i.e people who balance paid employment with caring for a loved one. The hope is that responses will help to inform the debate about how best to support them. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The responses are anonymous. Thank you for your time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAuQzJxsYciBltH2nczl48GCuoaibvuOP2UV9810Sdv9AAjA/viewform

Bon voyage!

Last week we sent a bounty of used disability aids off to find new homes overseas! Thank you to PhysioNet and the Rotary Club of Saffron Walden for putting in the work to collect and distribute this equipment to others who need it. https://www.demand.org.uk/our-stories/everyone/bon-voyage/

Thank you Abbots Langley!

We've been overwhelmed with support from our local community of Abbots Langley recently in support of our exciting project to design an accessible trike for young people. Local residents have been donating used children's toys to help our design team get inspired and begin prototyping! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and been in touch. https://www.demand.org.uk/our-stories/everyone/thank-you-abbots-langley/