Content Tag: Sight and Hearing
Living Options Devon celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding
Living Options Devon celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding Living Options Devon is celebrating today after being awarded £431,654 in […]
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Donate when you shop online
Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know you can shop and donate to Living Options at no extra cost […]
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Your nomination really counts
Your nomination really counts £1,000 could make a big difference to the work we do to empower disabled people to […]
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Non-disabled workers earn a sixth more than disabled workers
New analysis published by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth (17.2%) more than disabled workers. The analysis found that the pay gap for disabled workers currently stands at £2.05 an hour – or £3,731 per year for someone working a 35-hour week.
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Living Options Charity Christmas Tree at Princesshay
Our Living Options tree is now in place and decorated at Princesshay, Exeter The charity tree initiative run by Princesshay […]
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North Devon Focus Group
Are you a North Devon resident? Come and share your views We are looking for people to join our upcoming […]
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We support Purple Tuesday
Ask your local shops to make a commitment to improving access. This could be through implementing the hidden disability sunflower lanyard scheme, or supporting customers with sensory needs with formal quiet hours.
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An update from Devon Wellbeing Hub
The Hub is one of 40 NHS mental health and wellbeing hubs that were set up across the country, funded by NHS England, in response to the impact of COVID-19.
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Deaf jurors supported by BSL interpreter for first time.
For the first time in England and Wales, deaf people have been able to fulfil their civic duty and serve on a jury, supported by British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
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New LGA guide, be a councillor
The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils in England and Wales, has launched a new guide as part of its flagship Be a Councillor campaign, to support disabled residents who may be interested in representing their local community at their next local election.
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