Autism: overcoming barriers to work for people on the autistic spectrum
Maxwell Dean, who has autism, explains the challenges people with autism face when applying for jobs, going for interviews, and in the workplace. But alongside it, he also highlights the benefits of hiring someone with autism, and how a diverse workplace can be a better workplace. My name is Maxwell and I turned 27 this …
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This is an updated post from our archives. Martyn Sibley, co-founder of Disability Horizons, shares his journey of self-publishing his first book, aiming to inspire disabled people to embark on their own travel adventures. He discusses the challenges of breaking into the publishing industry and his decision to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the …
Fancy a new adventure? Ever thought about trying out scuba diving but worried it might be too hard to access? Sean from Freedom Divers Cyprus shares how the journey began and how they enable folks, regardless of different disabilities, to dive into a truly amazing, otherworldly experience. Hi, my name’s Sean and it’s an honour …
In our series on disability and sex, expert and resident agony aunt Tuppy – who runs Outsiders, a private club for disabled people looking for a relationship – answers your questions. This week, how to cope with incontinence in the bedroom. Dear Aunty Tuppy, I thoroughly enjoyed my 20s and 30s, both socially and in …