Tag: Social Distancing

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme launches wearable aids for social distancing

Stuart Mitchell

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, the organisation behind the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, has launched a new range of wearable items that it hopes will help people who struggle to social distance. The products, which include face coverings, badges, snoods and lanyards saying “Please give me space”, were created by Hidden Disabilities in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Cabinet Office. Research by RNIB found that nearly three quarters (70 per cent) of disabled people felt that it is difficult to social distance, and a small…

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Sydney Brand Team Creates Universal Symbol for Social Distancing with the launch of #onepointfiveplease

Stuart Mitchell

Physical distancing is an awkward part of our new reality yet reinforcing this vital message to perfect strangers on your government approved daily outing can trigger anxiety in some and complacency in others. To reinforce the importance of our new 1.5 meter distancing rule, Sydney brand consultants Jonathan Samuel and Scott Dunn have launched #onepointfiveplease, a cheeky range of t-shirts that provide the community with a universal symbol and strong visual reminder to social distance as we go about our daily lives. Via a purpose built website, onepointfiveplease.com.au, people can…

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Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance Debut New App to Help Students Experience Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

To help students of all ages understand social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance have announced the launch of a new application for iOS products called Social Distancing Trainer. This new app, available now at no cost in the Apple App store here, brings important educational information about safe and healthy social distancing to students and teachers around the globe through the power of augmented reality. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Developed…

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