Jean Hewitt

Passionate about #neuroDiversity #inclusion #wellbeing. #NRAC Consultant @Buro Happold; UK Gov Disability&Access Ambassador for Built Environment

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

Busy this week at public Showcase event for Moorfields Eye Hospital, London' new home undere development.
Moorfields education hub, first floor, 15 Ebenezer Street N1 7HP 8am to 6pm 5-7 March 2024.#sightloss
For more info: [email protected].
#sightloss #oriel

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

@jamhanlee Congratulations James!

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

If you have a diagnosis as #neurodivergent, you may be interested in taking part in this important #research into light and colour. Please spread the word. @Pipjack2 @JillCorbyn @NRAC_info

[Ruoxi Yin @RuoxiYinUCL]

#Neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD, OCD, etc.) Participants needed for our #colour study! You will get *£25* if you complete the study at UCL!

Duration: Approx. 40 mins
Location: WC1H, London

Introduction Video (1min): https://t.co/vGw719sbIb

Please contact: [email protected].

[Jeremy Porteus (@jeremyhlin.bsky.social) @Jeremy_HLIN]

Are you at #Housing23 in Manchester? Do you know about Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation and how to embed the #TAPPI principles in your design briefs and to proactively transform your housing services? Visit the #TEC theatre to listen, learn & discuss

[Jeremy Porteus (@jeremyhlin.bsky.social) @Jeremy_HLIN]

Great feedback from participants on this afternoon's brilliant #HAPPIhour webinar on Supporting People in #SocialHousing and the #CostOfLivingCrisis. Thanks all speakers for stimulating contributions and Q&As.

Missed this? Watch the recording out later this week

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

BS30416 #Menstrual and #Menopausal Health in the workplace is now published and free to download.
#ivf #endometriosis
https://t.co/sHdfBawmVd

[BSI UK @BSI_UK]

BS 30416 is a new standard that gives businesses the tools to help employees who experience symptoms of menstruation and peri/menopause. Create a thriving workplace environment. Discover: https://t.co/CywraSnqMg
#BS30416 #Menopause #MenstrualHealth #BSIStandards

[Jeremy Porteus (@jeremyhlin.bsky.social) @Jeremy_HLIN]

Lovely to meet Alice a resident at @BieldScotland West Port scheme in Linlithgow, a @DunhillMedical funded #TAPPI testbed.
Read her personal story, pointing the way to how the #10TAPPIprinciples and #TEC devices are transforming her and Peter's life https://t.co/iVPnVBX2xW

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Meaningful May - Day 18: Send a hand-written note to someone you care about https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu #MeaningfulMay

[Vestibular Disorders @vestibularveda]

Today we celebrate all of the moms in our community who navigate motherhood while fighting dizziness and imbalance. Your resilience and unwavering love is truly awe-inspiring.

Remember that you are never alone in this journey. https://t.co/ClEtwpxZ85 https://t.co/Ol2zb7J73d

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

Some handy #BSL clips here for Deaf Awareness week. I'm also looking forward to speaking @MenieresSociety conference about hearing loss/difference and vestibular/balance conditions and the guidance in @BSI_UK PAS6463 Design for the Mind #Neurodiversity

[Buro Happold @burohappold]

Over 14 million people in the UK are affected by hearing loss.

This year’s #DeafAwarenessWeek2023 theme is ‘Access to Communication’. We strive to ensure our projects achieve an inclusive space for all.

Click here for some useful BSL phrases & words.

https://t.co/g15Bn0q8tK

[RIDI @RIDI_org]

Chair @HeadleyKate talks about her DAA role representing the #recruitment sector and how we can support employers to be more #disabilityinclusive and #disabilityconfident! It’s about HOW we educate and HOW we lead change. Join RIDI Pioneers a free scheme to drive ACTION.

[David Stanley BEM @DavidStanleyMus]

A proud day for everyone @MusicManProject! Thank you @mrmichaelball!

[Hearing Dogs for Deaf People @HearingDogs]

🐾 Dog Lovers Wanted 🐾

We are looking for volunteers to help care for and train adorable pups like Chip from their own home 🥰

You will have full support and guidance from a Hearing Dogs Dog Trainer in person and online.

Find out more here >> https://t.co/CdDDNOBNcM

[Helen Kane @accessincluded]

https://t.co/F9qGFwnYZX and https://t.co/K1wgtEJ32a
@JHewittAccess

[Selaine Saxby @SelaineSaxby]

I met with @guidedogs and it was distressing to hear from their dependent owners how many shops and businesses still do not welcome them inside with their assistance dog. As part of their campaign we have window stickers for businesses, please contact my office for yours. 🦮

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

IWFM is supporting a survey commissioned by the Chartered Bodies Collaborative (a consortium of regulatory and professional bodies), which explores issues relating to #equity, #diversity and #inclusion (EDI). Find out more and take the survey here > https://t.co/JNLM2hTUJp

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

Looking forward to presenting and discussing housing and #neurodiversity at tomorrow's conference @RCOT_Housing

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

So happy to have been so involved with this - with an opportunity to work with so many fabulous people like Farhad on the steering group, who gave time to support content development- big shout out to sponsors too, who made it possible @TfL @burohappold @forboflooring @bbc

[Buro Happold @burohappold]

Earlier this month, RIBA Journal covered new #guidance (PAS 6463:2022) which outlines considerations when #designing #buildings with neurodiversity in #mind.

#BuroHappold’s Jean Hewitt and Farhad Rahim were both involved in forming the guidance...

#neurodiversity #inclusivity

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

@TfLAccess ticket reader out of action at Welham green

[Jean Hewitt @JHewittAccess]

@burohappold @TfL @BBC @ForboFlooringUK so grateful to all the wonderful people who participated, contributed and sponsored this new standard - enjoyed working with you all.