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When you hear the word autism, what image comes to mind? For many people, it’s characters like Raymond in Rain Man or Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory: a socially awkward genius with no interest in relationships and an...

Interviews are a crucial step in the hiring process, but for many disabled and autistic candidates, they can also be a major barrier. Employers in the UK have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for...

People often ask whether Harry Specters is a charity. We get the comparison - it often feels like we’re doing charitable work. But while we do have a powerful social mission, we’re not a charity. We're a social enterprise. Let’s...

When you buy from us, whether it’s a silky-smooth chocolate bar or a beautifully curated box of handcrafted chocolates, you’re doing more than treating yourself or a loved one. You’re backing a social enterprise that puts purpose and people at...

By Zoey Nichols How could it take decades to find out you’re autistic? It might seem surprising, but for many adults (especially women) a diagnosis of autism comes much later in life. Being a late-diagnosed autistic person is often a...

When we hear the word accessibility, we often think about ramps and lifts — but it goes much deeper than that. So, what does accessibility really mean, especially in the context of disabled people? In short, accessibility means making sure...