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12/12/2025

A flashback to this time last year when Wild with Wheels explored Dover Town and the start /finish point of the North Downs Way.

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03/12/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities or – a global celebration of inclusion and empowerment.
Did you know, disabled employees compared with non-disabled employees are:
• more likely to be in low pay
• less likely to have their desired contract
• more likely to be on a zero-hour contract
• less likely to have career progression opportunities
• less likely to report good employee involvement
Source: The employment of disabled people 2024 - GOV.UK
Through Connect to Work, we want to improve employee and employer relationships for those with disabilities. Having a job you enjoy, that suits your needs and meets your expectations, shouldn’t be out of reach.
We provide personalised support for businesses to improve their accessibility and inclusivity, and job-match our participants to the right job, and right employer, for them to succeed.
To register your interest, see our website: kent.gov.uk/connecttowork

03/12/2025

There's still one Lived Experience in Folkestone with spaces available in February, 2026. If you would like to attend, please email caroline.williams@kentdowns.org

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

✨Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities ✨

The theme for IDPwD 2025 is Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

The theme means we all need to work together to make society fairer and respect the rights of people with disability.

To do this, we need to:

Take away barriers that stop people with disability from joining in.

Make sure people with disability have the same chances as others.

Have health care and good education that everyone can use.

Include people with disability in all parts of life, in the planning stages and not as an afterthought.

We also need to understand the difficulties people with disability face. This includes additional costs and need of equipment, challenges with finding suitable employment and accessing indoor and outdoor spaces.

We take this day to thank our wonderful supporters, funders and organisations who we work closely with, and who contribute to improving the accessibility in our green and blue spaces.















And a big thanks to those who have joined us on an Accessible Nature Walk, including carers and volunteers who help Wild with Wheels to continue to foster accessible, inclusive experiences.

02/12/2025

Every one of us move through this world in our own way. That’s why a mobility device is so personal. One white cane may work beautifully for one person with low vision, while someone else may need a different style, length, or tip. The same is true for walkers, support canes, wheelchairs, and every other device that supports our mobility.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach because we are not all the same. Our abilities, strengths, and environments are different.
From each other. The right device is the one that gives us confidence, independence, and safety.

When we understand this, we create a more respectful and inclusive community for everyone.

“Having a disability doesn’t change who we are, it changes our interactions with the world. “ -Gina Martin

Diverse Abilities Programs Inc.
DiverseAbilities.ca

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Two seniors, one lady and one gentlemen are out for a walk in a park. Both are using a different style walker. Having an accessible pathway allows everyone the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
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Accessibility helps everone. When we make space for one, we make space for all.

01/12/2025

We can’t wait to visit and learn all about Maison Dieu. If you would like to join us, send us a message or join our WhatsApp group 07787 181550

NEWS: The Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) has been shortlisted for a 2026 Civic Trust Award and an Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC) Conservation Award.
https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2025/Maison-Dieu-shortlisted-for-two-Prestigious-Awards.aspx