Hidden Disabilities launches new campaign to reduce Covid-19 transmission: 'Please give me space'
Research conducted by the RNIB with a range of disability groups revealed that many people are finding social distancing hard and have been subjected to verbal abuse for seemingly not adhering to the guidance. For example, sight loss can make it impossible to judge a safe distance.
The social distance wearable products are in response to this feedback, and to support the 2.2 million people identified by the NHS as clinically extremely vulnerable, people with disabilities and anyone experiencing anxiety.
The sign is a yellow circle with a person in between two arrows, it means ‘Please give me space’. The initiative is not prescriptive about who wears it, but the message is simple – when you see this sign please give the wearer space.
The products are available as free to download signs and badges. There is also range of products to purchase from the website, including lanyards and ID cards, pin badges, snoods, face masks and tabards.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower are inviting businesses and Local Authorities to join for free, support and promote the initiative to further raise awareness. They would like to encourage greater understanding among the public of the reasons why a person may struggle to maintain social distance and why it is important.
Website: www.pleasegivemespace.uk
Email: customerservice@pleasegivemespace.uk
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