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Addressing the needs of people with disabilities - Coggle Diagram
Addressing the needs of people with disabilities
Lack of mobility
Over 7.6 million people in the UK are affected by mobility issues, yet many cannot access the support they need
wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking sticks, walker, rollator
adjustable beds, recliner seats
trip hazards
stairs, clutter
reduce home trip hazards
install physical aids such as grab bars and shower stools
lack of accessibility in public
stairs, steep slopes
city centres
shopping centres
high streets
parks
Missing limbs
prosthetic technology
mental heath support
wheelchairs, modified shower/bath equipment
physical rehabilitaion
peer support
ramps, grab bars, and lifts
improved awareness and inclusivity
companies that produce prosthetics
Ottobock, Össur, Blatchford, Steeper, Willow Wood Global
architecture
smart home integration
nonslip flooring
wider doorways and halls
level access
Visual impairment
digital accessibility features
Specialised products: Talking watches, liquid level indicators to prevent overfilling mugs, and large-print products (e.g., playing cards, calendars)
Access books, newspapers, and magazines via audio formats to continue enjoying reading.
support groups, mental health aids
assistance dogs
affordability
leads
coats
smart glasses and head-mounted cameras for blind and partially sighted people
braille
packaging
books
maps
remotes and phones
Hearing impairment
visual and tactile alternatives.
visual cues such as flashing lights, on screen messages
physical cues such as phone vibrations
architecture
optimise acoustics
visual communication
clear sightlines
Noise Reduction: soft furnishings, carpeting, and acoustic panels to reduce distracting reverberation for hearing aid users.
hearing aids, implants, ALDs like loops and remote mics, speech-to-text apps
captioning and subtitling videos
quiet environments to reduce distracting background noise
16.8 million people in the UK had a disability in the 2023/24 financial year
In 2023/24, the most common impairment types among working-age adults were mental health (reported by 48% of disabled people in this age group) and mobility impairments (42%)
A social or behavioural impairment was reported for six in ten (59%) disabled children, followed by learning (32%) and mental health impairments (29%)
The number of people entitled to receive a disability benefit in Great Britain has risen over time, from 4.4 million in May 2005 (7.4% of the population) to 6.9 million in May 2025 (10.8% of the population)
Some sources discuss barriers in accessing health services. These highlight systemic issues including: discrimination, lack of information and inadequate adjustments within healthcare settings