Ray Vernon
@mysokoni
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I believe that everyone should be treated equally. That, being treated with dignity is an inherent right and technology should make our lives better.
Basingstoke, England
Joined August 2017
It’s no secret that #disabled people are under intense pressure when shopping. Using #WelcoMeApp you can inform staff you are in the queue, what you look like and how best to help. Our award winning @GoogleStartupUK #Tech4Good solution is available now. #Access4All #accessiblity.
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Millions of face masks & 8000 Andrex and Comfort hand sanitisers seized by Trading Standards https://t.co/1bYskGqM53 via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
With PPE and cleansing liquids becoming essential commodities, trading standards teams at Heathrow Airport have seized 2.25 million sub-standard face masks and thousands of counterfeit hand sanitis...
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BREAKING: Hearing and Mobility call in administrators as stores cease trading https://t.co/1MtBSQtS6g via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
Having been acquired by DHAIS plc (now DHAIS ltd) back in 2008 and becoming the springboard for its ambitious national mobility retail strategy, the Hearing and Mobility brand has of now ceased...
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Fire are Travelodge Kew Bridge where I was awaken by the fire alarm at 2:15 am.
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Over 300,000 disabled children still at risk by unlawful blocks on vital disability equipment states report https://t.co/YJai2OqliB via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
New data shared by Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has revealed that more than 300,000 disabled children in the UK are still affected by potentially unlawful restrictions by local authori...
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This is amazing - anything is possible! #yesyoucan
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Total cost of dementia care to treble to over £94 billion in next two decades forecasts research https://t.co/uMJu8WZT3T via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
Coinciding with the launch of its manifesto, a new report commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society predicts the total cost of dementia will rise substantially to £94.1 billion by 2040. According to the...
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#ICYMI: Sometimes unavoidable & unwarranted, negative online reviews can be highly damaging for mobility companies. Discussing the best course of action to take, @mysokoni, @MobSolutionsUK, @NRSHealthcare & @wwwbhta discuss what to do with negative reviews https://t.co/Aq2gbjHzXm
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Police launches investigation after rented out scooter used in 2012 Olympics is not returned https://t.co/UZYYGp3Wk9 via @amprouk
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‘Special-order’ model of invisible step lift set to take wheelchair users to new heights https://t.co/fQSHczvneR via @wwwthiiscouk
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Following the launch of its Invisible Step Lift just over a year ago, Oyster Mayfair has announced a new special-order version of its vertical travel (model V) low-rise transfer lift. Designed to be...
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World’s first sleep-aiding headphones which track, monitor and enhance sleep patterns launches https://t.co/AJuMK7ylxT via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
Using the same technology currently being used in sleep labs to sense brainwaves combined with three layers of noise-cancelling, audio specialist Kokoon has launched its unique, sleep-aiding headph...
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I spoke with @STVNews regarding the incident that happened to myself and @BlindDad_Uk being told by an animal rights activist that we were cruel for having guide dogs. Article and video below
A partially sighted man has told of the abuse he has received from animal rights activists while out walking with his guide dog. https://t.co/a9QbVQlfCl
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We LOVE "top tip" disability advice/awareness videos and want to promote the very best so everyone gets a chance to learn about how best to interact. Do you have a favourite clip? Please share here ⬇️ We love this one from @AtaxiaUK
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GUILTY: Jury convicts Anchor Mobility's boss of trading offences as judge warns of a prison sentence https://t.co/un6lXpOwmG via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
Following a trial that lasted three weeks, the Jury has found David Waters, sole Director of Anchor Mobility, guilty of a string of trading offences which conned elderly and disabled customers out of...
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Anchor Mobility boss refutes allegations and claims customers were treated like “a family member” https://t.co/ldY3ISPRTB via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
Anchor Mobility’s boss David Waters has responded to allegations relating to 18 consumer protection and unfair trading offences, stating that his company’s sales staff followed strict guidelines and...
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The #Southampton Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade will take place Sunday 10 Nov 10:45am-midday. Including a #Military & #Veterans parade from Guildhall Square to the Cenotaph & the Mayoral Civic Procession. Everyone welcome. For more information go to: https://t.co/FDuTQhvum0
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Setting out a commitment to make England the best place in the world to grow older, over 60 high-profile organisations including @age_uk, @NHSEngland, @HealthFdn and more have signed @Ageing_Better & @PHE_uk's landmark healthy ageing consensus statement: https://t.co/mcf6Qrcz00
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Disability awareness training requirement increases for taxis as discrimination prosecutions rise https://t.co/GMAqhYNRd6 via @wwwthiiscouk
thiis.co.uk
According to new data released by the Department for Transport, more local authorities are requiring taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to undergo disability awareness training, with...
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