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Experience shopping from a different perspective with George Baltă! Having firsthand experience with disability, George is set to enlighten us on the lived experiences of people with disabilities, specifically regarding everyday activities like shopping. In a new video series, George, known for his authenticity, narrates the intricacies of navigating through a supermarket while in a wheelchair. In this episode, George underscores the importance of the special parking slots reserved for people with disabilities. Often, the gravity of parking wrongly in this reserved space is underestimated. The truth is, people with disabilities really do need them. So, next time you drive to the supermarket, bear this in mind. I am proud to say that each of our stores has multiple parking spaces especially dedicated to our customers with disabilities. We are constantly working on improving and making our stores more accessible. Curious to learn more about people with disabilities' daily life insights straight from George? Watch the other episodes on Kaufland Romania's Youtube channel. #Kaufland #KauflandRomania #KauflandCariere #TeamKaufland #KauflandACCES #Dizabilitate #Incluziune

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities Today is an important day for reflection and action. At Primark, we’re committed to contributing to a more inclusive, accessible world, one step at a time. People are at the heart of this journey, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together this year. Here’s a snapshot of some of the things we’ve been working on: • Accessibility Commitments: Launched in January, these commitments have driven our work to make Primark more accessible for our colleagues, customers and communities. https://lnkd.in/g3jdD4be • Listening and Learning: We’ve worked closely with disabled customers and with members of our Disability & Neurodiversity colleague network to ensure that lived experiences inform our decisions; supported and guided by our expert partner, Dr Shani Dhanda. • Recruitment Audit: Working with Purple Tuesday, we audited our recruitment processes to help us to make improvements for the future. • Exciting Partnerships: Announced in July, our partnership with Victoria Jenkins will help us to bring adaptive fashion to the high street — more news coming soon! • Store Accessibility: Guides for all our stores in UK and ROI are now available on AccessAble’s website, helping our customers to plan their visit, and we will also be providing this information to colleagues. All of this has been achieved in collaboration with the community, because real change happens when we listen, learn, and act together. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in this journey so far. We’re excited to keep building a future that’s inclusive for all. 💙 #IDPWD2024 #Inclusion #AccessibilityMatters

Designated parking spots for individuals with disabilities are, as you might guess, for people with disabilities. We want everyone to understand and respect this because it's important. Why? I'll let you discover in the video below. 👇 Imagine this scenario: if you're a driver, you likely know the frustration of returning home to find someone else in your parking spot. People with disabilities experience the same frustration when their designated spots are not respected. But it's not just about inconvenience - it's a real necessity, especially when managing numerous shopping items. I hope this reminder helps us all better understand the importance of respecting individuals with disabilities and their rights. ♿︎ To further this goal, we've launched a series of mini-videos where our new colleague, George, will help us understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities. In this regard, I would like to warmly welcome George to our Kaufland Romania & Moldova team! We're thrilled to have you with us, George! 🙌 #DisabilityInclusion #HumanRights #Wheelchair

This video shows a woman demonstrating how to use a makeup assistance app. She is blind and applying red lipstick. After applying the lipstick, she looks into her phone so that the app can inform her of any mistakes. Many brands are starting to use AI to develop accessibility tools that will help people with disabilities perform daily tasks. Just like how Estée Lauder’s Makeup Assistant app helps blind individuals apply makeup with ease and confidence. This is a significant step towards inclusivity! We received approval to post this video with the aim of raising awareness about the creator and the important topics they discuss. Video Credit: stephanierenberg/IG Ablr is a full-service disability inclusion organization, and our mission is to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. We do this by eliminating the digital divide, changing the mindsets of people and organizations, and creating pathways to employment. #Accessibility #Innovation #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusivity

I absolutely love this as it shows how we can maintain our independence when you join AI with Accessibility. I guess I’ve been living on the wild side cause I don’t use any aids when applying my makeup. Definitely need to get this in my life While I’m trying to up my contouring game! #PWD #Accessibility #AI #AssistiveTechnology #Tech #BeautyTech .

This video shows a woman demonstrating how to use a makeup assistance app. She is blind and applying red lipstick. After applying the lipstick, she looks into her phone so that the app can inform her of any mistakes. Many brands are starting to use AI to develop accessibility tools that will help people with disabilities perform daily tasks. Just like how Estée Lauder’s Makeup Assistant app helps blind individuals apply makeup with ease and confidence. This is a significant step towards inclusivity! We received approval to post this video with the aim of raising awareness about the creator and the important topics they discuss. Video Credit: stephanierenberg/IG Ablr is a full-service disability inclusion organization, and our mission is to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. We do this by eliminating the digital divide, changing the mindsets of people and organizations, and creating pathways to employment. #Accessibility #Innovation #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusivity

This news is really, really exciting, especially given that today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I know what my kids will be getting in their stockings this Christmas!!! Now for the PSA: Globally, one in six people live with a disability or, approximately 1.3 billion people. Of these disabilities, 74% are “invisible” (e.g. you can't tell by looking at the person that they have a disability). They encompass a wide range of conditions that are not immediately apparent. These can include chronic pain, mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression), cognitive impairments (such as ADHD), sensory processing disorders, and chronic illnesses (such as diabetes or fibromyalgia). Disabilities can also be temporary or situational, making this the world’s largest minority group—one anyone can join at any time. Despite their invisibility, hidden disabilities can significantly impact an individual's daily life, affecting their ability to work, socialize, and participate fully in society. A person with a disability can have good days and bad days or “flare ups,” meaning they can function well and work without support most days and other days, need more understanding or flexibility. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 is working to raise awareness for people with hidden disabilities. The Sunflower lanyard is a powerful symbol that fosters conversations about disabilities, promotes understanding, and helps to reduce stigma. Hoorah for this amazing partnership! #DiversityandInclusion

The #AdaptiveFashionMarket is a challenging space with so much to consider. Our first theme of challenges is understanding the consumer. Within #AdaptiveFashion, there are many ways to view and understand the consumer. Another way to view at the consumer in the merchandising and marketing process is through the language that the consumer uses and how they identify. In our research, market analysis, and one-on-one interactions, we've found that older consumers embrace their disability less. They may not look for products that are marketed to people with disabilities and may shy away from or refuse to say they are Disabled. Whereas younger consumers tend to embrace the #DisabilityCommunity more and identify as #Disabled. They do not view the word disability as a bad word, and may support brands and products that are changing the narrative around disability by creating products specifically for them. Of course this doesn't apply to every single person, as people with disabilities are just as varied as those without. But understanding these differences are key to creating and selling products within this space. Our course on the #AdaptiveFashionConsumer includes even more information so check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/gG82P3cG #AdaptiveFashion #FashionChallenges #AdaptiveFashionCustomer #CustomerAnalysis #MarketAnalysis #RightPrice #Style #Function #AdaptiveFashionChallenges #UnderstandingTheMarket

The nation’s largest retailer, Wal Mart, is piloting a new program aimed at enabling people with disabilities to shop more independently. Story here https://ow.ly/bMUB50UrPVo

From clothing to furniture, people with disabilities deserve choices beyond ‘disability grey’. 👚🥿 Universal design means creating a world that works for everyone. 🌏 Everyone should be able to express themselves, go to gigs, and move through the world freely and safely. Check out more from our new campaign 'Agency, Access and Action' here: https://lnkd.in/g4Zxc8Z7 #16DaysofActivism Women with Disabilities Victoria [Video description: In a studio with warm lighting a person with short, light brown hair in a semi-mohawk – Kat, wearing a black dress with a print of white cacti all over it, yellow earrings with the universal sign for ‘women’, and a pink cardigan sits on a chair. There is a lamp beside her in some shots. In one shot when she says ‘and now I've got these’ - she points to bright blue boots and seen are bright yellow tights too. Behind Kat is a blue wall, and some illuminated peach-toned curtains. The video has text captions in white font of what Kat is saying. When she says ‘grey’ the colours on the video go to black and white. When she says ‘beautiful’ the captions appear in rainbow coloured text.]