July is disability pride. What’s something small people can do to help the disabled people around them?

  • If you’re organising a get-together, look into the accessibility of the location. Many places tout themselves as accessible but don’t have good facilities or appropriate ramps for those with mobility aids, for example. And especially if you’re going to be spending time with people who are hard of hearing or who struggle with noise - don’t go somewhere with loud music in the background! Guarantee these are things your disabled colleagues and friends are thinking about all the time, take away some of their worry