Ucan2 Magazine

05/12/2024

Lifelites, A charity that provides assistive and sensory technology to every children’s hospice in the UK and Ireland is to mark its 25th year by launching a new £1.6 million campaign...

Lifelites, A charity that provides assistive and sensory technology to children’s hospices is to mark its 25th year with a new campaign

27/11/2024

The Football Association (The FA) has announced an ambitious new four-year strategy for disability football in England, titled Football Without Limits, setting out plans to grow disability football participation by more than a third.

The Football Association (The FA) has announced an ambitious new four-year strategy for disability football in England

27/11/2024

Smart door technologies encompass a range of features designed to improve convenience, security, and accessibility.

11/11/2024

Lest we forget.

05/11/2024

Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off want the cast of bakers to represent the wonderful diversity of the Great British public and is passionate about seeing more under-represented communities on our television screens.

The Bake Off tent can be adaptable to meet any individual’s accessibility requirements.

The Great British Bake Off is casting and looking for the next batch of bakers to represent the wonderful diversity of the British public

04/11/2024

The next issue of Ucan2 Magazine is here!

02/10/2024

Raising autism and menopause awareness with a new guide

The National Autistic Society is celebrating the start of Menopause Awareness Month by launching a new guide for autistic people. The downloadable Autism and Menopause guide offers advice and guidance for autistic people who are going through menopause or perimenopause.

Read more here...

The National Autistic Society launches a downloadable menopause guide to help autistic people and to raise autism and menopause awareness.

25/09/2024

Dive into the extraordinary lives and achievements of Paralympic athletes who defy the odds and inspire millions around the globe. 🏅

Dive into the extraordinary lives and achievements of Paralympic athletes who defy the odds and inspire millions around the globe.

23/09/2024

It is the International Day of Sign Languages 🗓

"The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the identity and diversity of all deaf people and sign language users."

23/09/2024

Worried about loo trips when out and about? Learn how to prepare for the journey, and travel in comfort with advice and tips from incontinence experts at TENA

Learn how to prepare for the journey, and travel in comfort with advice and tips from incontinence experts at TENA.

19/09/2024

We are so pleased to see our Wraxall Yard in Ucan2 Magazine's blog post "Access and Aesthetics: Wraxall Yard, A Retreat for Every Family" 📍

Created to provide comfortable, elegant and attractive environments, Wraxall Yard is a development of five beautifully restored barns designed as a peaceful retreat for families including guests with disabilities. Set around a pretty shared courtyard garden and surrounded by countryside and nature, the site is in Lower Wraxall, situated in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 🏡

https://bit.ly/3xnntFb

19/09/2024

In an era defined by technological innovation and an evolving understanding of accessibility, the concept of future-proofing homes is gaining momentum in support of the ageing and disabled population with calls for the Government to raise building standards so that ‘accessible and adaptable’ design is a mandatory baseline for all new homes.

Smart door technologies encompass a range of features designed to improve convenience, security, and accessibility.

18/09/2024

We are now on LinkedIn too! 💻

Give us a follow and stay up to date on all the latest from Ucan2 Magazine! 👇

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18/09/2024

According to National Autistic Society, stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes (but is not limited to) arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements.

It includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band or twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly feeling a particular texture).

Unless the person is at risk of harming themselves or others, there’s no need to stop someone from stimming. It’s a great way for them to regulate themselves and can be enjoyable and reduce stress.

You can read more by visiting the National Autistic Society's website here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/stimming

18/09/2024

📹 In this latest video Antony McDermott Brown, our Regional Sales Manager (South), discusses the range of features & benefits of our popular chair (Part 1).

The Brookfield chair is a robust chair for children from 2 years old to adults who require moderate levels of postural support when seated.

Each child is unique, which is why Brookfield has been carefully designed to provide children with a high level of customisation. By using the chair and the accessories together, we can offer a highly tailored solution.

Part 1 of the video covers: the 4-point pelvic strap, pommel plus back & laterals.

👀 Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon...

Watch the video here:
https://www.smirthwaite.co.uk/product/brookfield-chair/

18/09/2024

In this Lifestyle Magazine article, they share an exciting development from the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Convertor Association (WAVCA) that could change the way people get measured for their Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) in the future.

10/09/2024

As the Paralympics begin, new research reveals ‘shocking neglect’ of disabled people’s health in the UK... 👇

As the 2024 Paralympics begin in Paris, new research reveals ‘shocking neglect’ of disabled people’s health in the UK.

30/08/2024

Richard Whitehead and Adele Roberts to champion inclusive running event

Read the full story on our website to save £15 and gain free entry to the event taking place in September 2024

https://ucan2magazine.co.uk/events/inclusive-running-event/