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On the bottom right of the app is an option to click more This will take you to: Online Programmes to help develop your understanding in different areas Shop to get some All4Inclusion gifts Groups and discussions for conversations that may not appear on your home feed Also worth noting that Podcasts has other disability and inclusion themed podcasts At the time of writing this I have just added Brooke Millhouse’s podcast Disabled & Proud which is a fantastic podcast

Im Gavin, the Founder of WelcoMe. The worlds first disability awareness training tool to connect your intention to visit a venue with the training they receive on how to best meet your needs. Traditional training is delivered but then we keep our fingers crossed that staff will remember what they were taught about Autism, Heading Impairement, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, Tourette’s, Aphasia, Ataxia, Fibromyalgia etc. Its a lot to expect folks to remember and many dont and either struggle through or in some cases discriminate. WelcoMe was introduced as a way for folks to tak to venues before they arrive, giving them the ability to not only let staff know they were coming but also what they might wish to achieve when they arrive. This triggers awareness training ie a video or some top tips when you plan your visit. This might be a reminder not to talk to guide dogs, awareness of sensitivity to sound or a the ability to bring an item you are interested in to the reception area. There are lots of ways to use the service but ultimately it can just be, I want you to know Im in the building. WelcoMe was launched in 2019 and is now avaibale across the UK in over 200 venues. Currys have just launched a trial across the West Midlands and London across 40 stores. What they need is for folks to test it out. Our intention with |WelcoMe is to prove to major retail that disabled people appreciate face to face empathetic and knowledgable interactions and also that if they get them they are more likely to shop again and tell their friends about the service they have received. Currys have set us the task of getting 50 visits before the end of August with an 80% + customer satisfaction rate. We think this is doable but we need your help. Do you live in London ot the West Midlands. Would you like to help us prove that the Purple Pound exists and is worth them investing in? .gavin.

Hello everyone, First off thank you for having me on this App. My name is Matthew Newsham and I run FND Lancashire CIC. This is a new charity in which I am setting up with a leading consultant from Lancashire with a keen interest in FND. We have been working on putting it together over the last 4 months or so and we will be looking to launch toward back end of 2024 / early stages of 2025. I have worked with FND Action over the last few years aswell, but know looking to branch off with a keen interest in helping those in the north of England. I was dognosed with FND back in 2019, I have spent a lot of time researching the condition and looking at the lack of support for patients. Hope this post is okay. I’ll try and keep up with your all. Many Thanks Matthew