New ways of looking at #ADHD: we've been sharing some personal reflections from IP Ability 💜 committee member Sophia Karim. Part i of her article is at bit.ly/3G1NfRd and part ii at bit.ly/3FWpDxn.

We asked our Disabled Solicitors Network members: 'Why is it important for the legal profession to take part in #DisabilityHistoryMonth?' Here's what Ben had to say 👇 Start a conversation about disability inclusion with our easy wins and action points: lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers…

"Really enjoyed Care for a Cuppa today, such a lovely, supportive, kind group." Join our next online Care for a Cuppa on Mon 5 December, 11am-12pm, giving you the chance to meet fellow unpaid carers and share experiences over a cuppa ☕ Sign up for free: carersuk.org/cuppa

"Sharing my disability story was the best decision I ever made." Reena Parmar, chair of our Disabled Solicitors Network, shares her experience in the law as a disabled woman from an ethnic minority and a lower socio-economic background. Read more lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers…

We asked our Disabled Solicitors Network members: 'Why is it important for the legal profession to take part in #DisabilityHistoryMonth?' Here's what Ben had to say 👇 Start a conversation about disability inclusion with our easy wins and action points: lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers…

To mark #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities on Saturday, IP Ability 💜 are re-running their 2019 launch survey. If you work in IP - whether disabled or not - pls take a moment to complete it. Help us learn how things have changed for disabled people. bit.ly/3EV41iA

86% of legal professionals who asked for reasonable adjustments or support say the process caused them stress and anxiety. It’s time we made change. Visit our D&I Hub to learn how you can make a difference this #DisabilityHistoryMonth lawsociety.org.uk/campaigns/dive…

🗣️ Let’s chat. We need to talk about disability in order to understand the barriers disabled solicitors face. Spark a conversation with your colleagues with our easy wins and action points for disability inclusion lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers… #DisabilityHistoryMonth

This blog raises concerns about the accessibility of “remote ID” checks required by some eIDAS providers, which is problematic given the small number of providers who can meet the requirements of the UPC’s strong authentication system. #UPC #Accessibility ipcopy.blog/2022/12/07/inc…

Did you know we have an audio summary of our 2022 Impact Report? It comes with an onscreen transcript if you’d prefer to read rather than listen. lawcare.org.uk/media/3h3dbpht… You can also read the full report here - heyzine.com/flip-book/79f0… #accessible

LawCare was contacted 849 times for support in 2022. We spent 250 hours talking to callers on the phone. Our 36 volunteers spent 3,826 hours manning the lines. If you need to talk, you can call our helpline on 0800 279 6888 or email [email protected]. #mentalhealth

It's International #DayOfTheZebra! But why do we use the zebra in our logo, and why is our dazzling community #ZebraStrong? Find out here: ehlers-danlos.com/why-the-zebra/ #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobilitySpectrumDisorder

Here's a great post from Jonathan's Voice ahead of #TimeToTalkDay tomorrow. They've shared tips for starting & nurturing conversations on mental health. It's a 2-minute read that one day could make a huge difference to someone's life. jonathansvoice.org.uk/time-to-talk-d…

To paraphrase Megan Rannard from this great article from 2021, we should be mindful that the struggles of those around us in the workplace may not be immediately noticeable. ipinclusive.org.uk/newsandfeature… #EhlersDanlos #WorldZebraDay #InvisibleDisabilities

Many of the #legalprofessionals we support have children. We know how important it is to create a culture and working environment where parents feel able to discuss this and seek support for their child’s mental health. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #practicalsupport

If your organisation is not accessible to disabled people, you could be missing out on talent. With some simple changes you can attract disabled talent. Here’s our 3 top tips to get you started! business.scope.org.uk/article/3-tips…

Please join us at 12:30 on Thursday 9 March for our next webinar on the topic of digital accessibility and the challenges that disabled (including neurodivergent) people can face when interacting with online content. ipinclusive.org.uk/events/online-…

Fascinating & heartwarmingly candid article here from IAM, about the links between #neurodiversity & #mentalhealth and why we should celebrate people's differences. Great way to mark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! IP Ability 💜 Jonathan's Voice bit.ly/403mqmu

Powerful stuff. We've long known it matters. Please don't overlook it. Our networking & support communities are there to help: ipinclusive.org.uk/community/ IP and ME IP Ability 💜 IP Out IP Inclusive Women in IP network

It's #MultipleSclerosis Awareness Week. Do take a look at the wonderful 2-part article written for us by IP Ability 💜 committee member Debra Smith last year - it's a great introduction for allies and an inspiration for people living with the condition. ipinclusive.org.uk/newsandfeature…