Motability Foundation

🎉 We are funding @contactfamilies with a Research Grant to explore the challenges faced by disabled children and their families when accessing transport to and from school. As this is one of the top issues parents ask about on Contact’s helpline they are running a survey for parents or carers of disabled children (or those with additional needs) aged 0 to 25 years old. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3AzLTg3

The latest issue of Lifestyle magazine is here... "My favourite toy looks like me" said Posie with a beaming smile! In this edition, we find out why toy representation matters for disabled and non-disabled children. We also hear how Edward Enninful OBE revolutionised British Vogue and why representation on the screen and in advertising is essential. Read it online: https://bit.ly/4frjZBL #LifestyleMagazine #Disability #Accessibility #Representation

🚅 Call for research participants: Are you a member of rail staff in the UK? One of the doctoral candidates, from our PhD Scholarship Project Stephanie McPherson-Brown, is exploring rail accessibility in the UK. Stephanie is now seeking input from rail staff with experience of supporting passengers with accessibility needs. Participation will take about an hour and can be arranged either in person or via phone or video call. If you are interested in sharing your experiences, please directly contact Stephanie at browns93@uni.coventry.ac.uk. #AccessibleTransport #Research #PhDScholarship

🎙️ RNIB Connect Radio has interviewed our Head of Innovation and Policy, Catherine Marris about our new innovation partnership with RNIB, which will explore ways of making journeys better for people with sight loss. Catherine said: "We will be using lots of different methods to involve blind and partially sighted people and have all the right skills and expertise in the room to solve journey planning challenges." You can listen to the interview as a podcast here: https://bit.ly/3C4NhIb #AccessibleTransport #Innovation #Partnership

Transport Research Foundation and RiDC (Research Institute for Disabled Consumers) have published a report on the impact of automated transport on disabled people. The research, funded by the Motability Foundation, explores the benefits and challenges of automated transport for disabled people. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fnZOow

🎤 We’re back at the London EV Show next month with our panel on ensuring the EV transition is accessible to all. We hope to see you all there on Thursday 28 November at 12:25pm. Hosted by Alec Peachey of Transport and Energy, our fantastic panellists are Claire Walters of Bus Users UK, Eveline Vouillemin of Energy Saving Trust, Matt Adams of the REA and our very own Chelsea Fleming. We’re looking forward to a lively discussion on all things EV and accessibility! Alec P., Transport + Energy, Claire Walters, Matthew Adams, Eveline Vouillemin, Chelsea Fleming. #AccessibleTransport #PAS1899 #ChargepointAccessibility

National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) is launching their Scaling Innovation Competition today! Grants of up to £150,000 are available for SMEs to develop pioneering solutions that help disabled people navigate streets and use public transport more easily...

👩🦯 We're excited to announce our three-year innovation partnership with RNIB, which will explore ways of making journeys better for people with sight loss. We'll be sharing our expertise and working collaboratively on a series of projects that will develop and trial new accessible transport solutions for blind and partially sighted people. Read more about our partnership here: https://bit.ly/409ss8o #AccessibleTransport #Innovation #Partnership

We’re excited to reveal a fresh new look for the Motability Scheme. The new brand provides more clarity, is more inclusive, and is more digitally accessible for our customers. This refresh creates clearer distinctions between Motability Operations Ltd and the Motability Foundation brands, while modernising the Motability Scheme’s identity to better reflect the organisation’s purpose: keeping customers moving. From a new logo symbolising movement, to an optimised typeface for improved readability and vibrant colours to enhance the customer experience. We remain committed to supporting our customers with a brand that represents and serves everyone with accessibility at the core. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecSG5Wjs

Thank you for sharing your experiences at today's PhD scholarship event, Kay. Fantastic to hear about your three years of hard work and dedication.