UnLtd launches campaign to amplify voices of disabled residents in Guernsey
- UnLtd introduces the 'Hear it from Us' campaign to give a voice to individuals with physical disabilities.
- The campaign aims to raise awareness and address the challenges faced by over 13,000 disabled residents in Guernsey.
- Local businesses are urged to improve accessibility and inclusivity in their workplaces and environments.
- A series of videos feature members sharing their experiences and support needs.
- The campaign aligns with UnLtd’s mission to enhance the lives of those with disabilities across the Bailiwick.
UnLtd has launched the 'Hear it from Us' campaign to provide a platform for individuals with physical disabilities in Guernsey, a community that includes over 13,000 residents with significant impairments.
This initiative seeks to promote inclusion and accessibility, promoting the need for change in local workplaces and community spaces.
The Development Manager, Tim Feak, said: “Given the island’s ageing population, if more is not done to improve access for this disenfranchised group, it will lead to further impact on the island, such as economic loss of the purple pound, further pressure on health and social services and capable islanders unable to work.”
The 'Hear it from Us' campaign calls on local businesses and organisations to actively participate in improving inclusivity.
UnLtd has produced a series of short videos featuring members who share their lived experiences and articulate the support necessary for them to thrive.
Dr. Rob Harnish, Managing Director at UnLtd, remarked, “Too often, conversations about inclusion happen around people with disabilities, not with them, and so true progress isn’t made. ‘Hear it from Us’ passes them the microphone, it gives them the space to explain in their own words what real support looks like to them.”
The videos are accessible on UnLtd's social media platforms, encouraging businesses to engage with the content, share it within their networks, and connect with UnLtd for guidance on creating more inclusive and accessible workplaces.
This initiative is part of UnLtd’s broader mission to support individuals with disabilities throughout the Bailiwick, enabling them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
UnLtd has a history of over 50 years in providing support to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities in Guernsey.
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