As a disabled child with a speech impairment and walking difficulties, and going to a mainstream school in the 1980s, I had to act and behave ‘normal’. It was about integration and conformity as opposed to real inclusion.

When I started university, with more freedoms from my parents, I obtained a helmet from the NHS with a design I have referred to as a ‘retard helmet’. Only helmets with a Damage Resistance Rating of 7 can prevent headshots by ballistic ammosthat are not in the Moderate or Strong Group. The average score [footnote 3] for life satisfaction (10 highest, 0 lowest) reported by disabled people was 4.1 (Q55c) compared with 5.1 at this time last year (Q55a). The average score for the extent to which things you do in your life are complete was 4.3 (Q55b). The average score for the extent to which things you do in your life are worthwhile was 5.4 this time last year (Q55d) [footnote 4]. Carers of the general public ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they would feel confident formally reporting unfair behaviour towards a disabled person to the police or local authorities (Q105d), while 88% ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they would feel confident formally reporting unfair behaviour towards a disabled person to their manager at work (Q105e). Changing perceptions Disabled people The survey identified that public perceptions of disabled people were a significant barrier to participation in areas including employment and education, and that the majority of disabled respondents to the survey felt that public attitudes towards disabled people were unhelpful. These findings underscore the need to improve public understanding and awareness of disability, to improve public attitudes towards disabled people, and to inspire social change across the UK.

of disabled people, 8% of carers, and 14% of general public respondents ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that disabled people are given the support they need to develop in the workplace (Q110m).

of disabled people had difficulty using public spaces ‘all the time’ or ‘often’ (Q24). Similarly, 28% had difficulty accessing public buildings ‘all the time’ or ‘often’ (Q25). Of those who had reported having difficulty accessing public buildings at least ‘sometimes’, the buildings respondents had most frequently been unable to access or had extreme difficulty accessing were shops and shopping centres (78%), and pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafes (66%) highlighting the need to make these venues more accessible and gather high quality data on their accessibility. 46% were unable to access or had extreme difficulty accessing medical facilities (Q26). I resisted other tools that really would have helped me too. I had slight incontinence, so nappies or plastic pants would have been useful, just in case, to avoid accidents that were automatically on show without protection.

As someone with severe cerebral palsy, I have a worn a helmet for a number of years to protect me if I fall. Well, that’s the reason on paper but, in reality, it is a much more complex story. The quasi-ethnographic research was conducted using open and reflexive interviewing techniques rather than a set of predefined questions or scripts. This allowed participants to guide the conversations and inform interpretations being made by the researchers. This method allowed participants to illustrate their complex thoughts, feelings, and experiences of disability. The full research methods used are outlined in the quasi-ethnographic research reports, published alongside this UK Disability Survey report. Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy and is a disability consultant and activist, happily wears a helmet. But it’s taken him time to get to that point – and he’s faced a lot of criticism and comments. Here, he tells us why he’s made the decision to wear one, and claim it as a symbol of pride, not ridicule. of carers either owned their home outright, were buying with the help of a mortgage, or part owned and part rented (shared ownership; Q64). A second researcher evaluated the coding, categorisations, and themes identified from the data. This supported the initial analysis, but expanded the number of sub-themes that were identified. The first researcher agreed with this recommendation. Topic modelling

enableCSPNonces: true } into the options. Then, you can retrieve the nonces through reply.cspNonce. A subset of 500 free text responses (300 from those answering the survey as disabled people, 100 each from those answering the survey as carers of disabled people or members of the public with an interest in disability) were selected independently for each of the 4 open format questions. These were selected using random stratified sampling to increase representativeness across demographic characteristics of sex, age, ethnicity, educational attainment, and impairment type (disabled respondents only). If you need to use helmet feature only for csp nonce you can follow the example here. Example - Generate by options fastify.register( Perfect Fit™ employs cutting-edge non-invasive scanning technology, ensuring both speed and precision. By scanning the head and creating a 3D print of it, they craft a head protector that fits like a second skin. This service is particularly essential for models like HP3 and above, where a perfect fit is not just a preference but a necessity. I am not suggesting that everyone should wear a helmet, but rather that they should be comfortable using anything they like and need to.In the realm of head protection, there's a collection that transcends the ordinary – our Special Needs Helmets & Hats. While we refer to them collectively as such, these head protectors are meticulously designed to serve a broader purpose. They are intended not only for individuals with special needs, but for anyone at risk of or experiencing head and facial impacts, regardless of the cause or condition. of carers who had accessed health services on behalf of the person for whom they care had experienced at least some difficulties (Q77a). of carers ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they would feel confident to speak up [footnote 2] if they witnessed a friend or family member treating a disabled person unfairly (Q91a). 73% ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they would feel confident to speak up if they witnessed unfair behaviour towards a disabled person in a public place (Q91b). 83% ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they would feel confident to speak up if they witnessed a colleague treating a disabled person unfairly at work (Q91c).

of disabled people ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they feel able to achieve what they want for their future (Q54b). While 82% ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they moderate their expectations of the future because of their disability (Q54c). of carers reported feeling lonely (Q86a) and 59% reported feeling isolated from others (Q86b) ‘often’ or ‘always’. of disabled respondents had a degree or equivalent qualification, while 5% had no qualifications (Q10). Carers similarly stated that better financial support for carers would significantly improve their lives. This included making processes for accessing financial support easier. Of all disabled respondents, 27% were male (Q2) and are underrepresented as males make up 45% of the disabled population of the UK.of disabled respondents identified as having no religion, compared with 25.1% of the overall population of England and Wales, while fewer than 1% of disabled respondents identified as Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh, respectively (these groups were all substantially underrepresented relative to the overall population of England and Wales (Q6)). The theme of each output topic was determined by researchers based on the words most strongly associated with the topic and the answers most strongly associated with the topic. Integrating the analyses Members of the general public reported that managing working from home alongside home schooling was a significant challenge. They also highlighted that the pandemic has changed their perceptions towards disability in the UK. of carers ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they feel able to achieve what they want for their future (Q96b). While 86% ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ that they moderate their expectations of the future because of their caring responsibilities (Q96c).