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What on Earth is an “Access Statement”?
Disability, Tips & guidance, Managers Jo Gower Disability, Tips & guidance, Managers Jo Gower

What on Earth is an “Access Statement”?

Access Statements are the forgotten foundation of disability inclusion. This post is all about them - and why they're a non-negotiable essential for your workplace and beyond.

I'm sure you've seen it - that venue, event, or activity that calls itself "fully accessible".

What you might not see is that, for disabled people, this is a Massive Red Flag (or MRF, if you're fancy) 🚩.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (and how it shows up at work)
Mental Health, Tips & guidance, Managers Jo Gower Mental Health, Tips & guidance, Managers Jo Gower

Seasonal Affective Disorder (and how it shows up at work)

Let’s get specific for a minute – because the phrase “seasonal slump” does a lot of heavy lifting it does not deserve.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of recurrent depression linked to predictable seasonal changes, most commonly winter – but not exclusively.

Some people experience summer-pattern SAD, where symptoms show up as daylight increases and routines shift.

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