INSIGHTS INTO INCLUSION
XULA face masks – the next generation A dynamic new design that will support both young and old people with disabilities The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many societal issues which people with disabilities have experienced for years. Lockdowns and the ongoing need for social distancing have been incredibly challenging for people who suffer from DHH (Deafness Hard-of-Hearing), autism, mental health issues, learning and communication difficulties, and many have felt left behind as the world around them returns to normal. The mandatory use of face coverings in public places has also posed unique challenges. Whilst many people with disabilities are exempt from wearing a mask themselves, those with communication difficulties who benefit or prefer to see the speaker’s facial expression will have their experience of a post COVID-19 world greatly improved by those who opt to use a XULA mask. This next generation of mask is see-through, hygienic and reusable. The light and comfortable innovative transparent fabric has been designed to filter particles but not gases, offering high breathability whilst remaining extremely effective providing >95% bacterial, >95% particle and >96% aerosol filtration protection to the wearer. These masks boast ‘best in class’ antibacterial, virus and microorganism protection via a unique new Swiss technology called HEIQ VIROBLOCK which kills 99.99% bacteria and harmful viruses such as coronavirus within minutes. The anti-fog fabric also means no more issues with your glasses steaming up! During the past weeks over 10,000 masks have been supplied
“During the past weeks over 10,000 masks have been supplied to over 300 schools and nurseries throughout the UK.”
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to over 300 schools and nurseries throughout the UK. These masks are helping more than 500 UK clients conform to The Equality Act 2010 by ensuring that staff are aware of the need to wear appropriate masks which allow those that have a learning disability, hearing loss, mental health issue and autism, amongst many other conditions, to communicate clearly and benefit from being able to see the face of the person with whom they are communicating. XULA UK are enormously proud to have partnered with Mencap, the UK’s leading learning disability charity. XULA UK are donating a percentage of every mask sold with a minimum donation of £10,000 per year guaranteed. WEBSITE - www.xula.co.uk EMAIL - xula@magnifybrands.co.uk
