IP Ability 💜

IP Ability aims to provide a supportive and informative network focusing on issues relating to disability, neurodiversity and health conditions of all kinds.

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

Fascinating & heartwarmingly candid article here from @IAM_Alerts, about the links between #neurodiversity & #mentalhealth and why we should celebrate people's differences. Great way to mark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek!
@IP_Ability @jonathans_voice
https://t.co/vmvTOCByZg

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

Powerful stuff. We've long known it matters. Please don't overlook it.
Our networking & support communities are there to help: https://t.co/dLtfQdT6rP
@ipinclusiveIPME @IP_Ability @ip_out @WomeninIPI

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

It's #MultipleSclerosis Awareness Week. Do take a look at the wonderful 2-part article written for us by @IP_Ability committee member @SmithDJC last year - it's a great introduction for allies and an inspiration for people living with the condition.
https://t.co/fDac25PiCC

[IP Ability 💜 @IP_Ability]

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.

https://t.co/h9Imb6n6wN

[Scope for business @Scope_business]

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!

https://t.co/oeFhcuXQWW

[IP Ability 💜 @IP_Ability]

@Microsoft Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA)  team are seeking to fill legal counsel roles in the US through their Disability Hiring Program https://t.co/jOOODLkQ9q

[LawCare @LawCareLtd]

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

[LawCare @LawCareLtd]

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.

https://t.co/WRxnldr0gZ

You can also read the full report here - https://t.co/fiVbWZOigx

#accessible

[LawCare @LawCareLtd]

@LawCareLtd 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

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

Here's a great post from @jonathans_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.
https://t.co/coua1zMmtt

[The Ehlers-Danlos Society @TheEDSociety]

It's International #DayOfTheZebra! But why do we use the zebra in our logo, and why is our dazzling community #ZebraStrong? Find out here: https://t.co/8507SD0A4V #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobilitySpectrumDisorder

[IP Ability 💜 @IP_Ability]

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.

https://t.co/3h3U2sCDn5

#EhlersDanlos #WorldZebraDay #InvisibleDisabilities

[IP Ability 💜 @IP_Ability]

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

https://t.co/J6Z7x09QXg

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

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:

https://t.co/7rZXhE63Y4

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

"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
https://t.co/jQa6dk59yT

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

🗣️ 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 https://t.co/hwZuZgGie6

#DisabilityHistoryMonth

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

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 https://t.co/m4eKy3aHcx

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

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.
https://t.co/K0mqLHN6T4

[IP Inclusive @IPInclusive]

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 https://t.co/b6T7oTKv9c and part ii at https://t.co/xDKWFtG6QC.

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

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: https://t.co/hwZuZgGie6