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Operating as usual
02/02/2023
This is a message coming hot and strong from many students at the moment
Resilience is a falsehood. Just because a person can take a lot of punches doesn't mean that the punches don't hurt just as much.
When we force children to become "resilient", what we are actually doing is asking them to take the hit and stay quiet about it.
25/01/2023
This really illustrates the emotional impact of lack of accessibility of venues.
04/10/2022
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) are asking for disabled students to join their online discussion groups running in October to help them understand student views.
Discussion Groups - OIAHE Information about our upcoming discussion groups for students and student advisers.
03/10/2022
What do we see? How the world looks to blind and partially sighted people This video simulates how the world looks through the eyes of people who are visually impaired as they go about their everyday lives. This includes Cataracts,...
Lynn, our Executive Director, has just passed an MSc module on Long Covid which was delivered by Dundee Medical School. She reports that it is a great course and she is now preparing a presentation for our NADP members.
07/09/2022
Interesting article on concerns about the use of person-first language. In the UK we use identity-first language
Editorial Perspective: The use of person-first language in scholarly writing may accentuate stigma The new PMC design is here! Learn more about navigating our updated article layout. The PMC legacy view will also be available for a limited time.
18/08/2022
Student su***de prevention webinar:
Student Su***de Prevention Workshop How can we get students to speak up about their mental health? Join the discussion with Dr. Dominique Thompson, Tom Chapman and Shocka.
15/08/2022
One of our members recommended this course.
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22/07/2022
Developing a training program to improve the promotion of physical activity within sight loss services Online survey BOS
06/07/2022
Sensory tennis - Sense Find out everything you need to know about running sensory tennis sessions for people with complex disabilities.
29/06/2022
Timeline photos
"Coming out has been an incredible and challenging experience which has absolutely been shaped by my blindness."
This , Connor talks about some of the unique challenges he has faced being both blind and transgender.
"Not long after coming out, I had a conversation with my sister and she said something that really stood out to me. She was talking about a trans friend of hers, and how their transition had seemed less surprising in some ways than my own, because they had eased into it, changing their hair and clothing before they came out. I had wanted to do these things, but I hadn't been sure how I could."
"When shopping, I need assistance, whether that's from someone working in the shop or from a friend. I hadn't felt like I could ask for help buying men's clothes without explaining why I wanted them. Likewise, I couldn't look at pictures of hairstyles online to choose one I liked. I had to work with the person cutting my hair, getting advice from them. That was much easier to do after I came out and I could tell people why I needed to make these changes."
"What I really want is the chance to live my life. I want meaningful friendships, a fulfilling career, access to sport and art and theatre. I want so much and yet I don't feel as though any of these things are unreasonable. They are made harder because I am blind, as many things are inaccessible to me."
"I think these are issues that all blind people face, whether they are trans or not. But when you are transgender there's an extra layer to it."
"But when I look around and see, metaphorically speaking, those who have stood with me and continue to fight for me, I believe that these things are possible."
Check out Connor's full story: https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/coming-out-as-transgender-has-been-shaped-by-my-blindness/
28/06/2022
Calling all students! Make your voice heard for government proposals - Thomas Pocklington Trust Thomas Pocklington Trust and Guide Dogs urge blind and partially students to feed into government proposals around education support. We are hosting an open student focus group event on 29 June 2022 at 5pm.
24/06/2022
Today is 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day', but that's no different to every other day for Jocelyne.
Hearing dog Kennedy, goes to work with Jocelyne, who is a civil servant for the RAF, providing her with practical and emotional support during her working day.
Jocelyne was born with hearing loss and her condition deteriorated, over time, leaving her with a severe level of deafness. Her hearing loss affected her confidence, particularly when out in public and at work.
Jocelyne felt vulnerable and anxious and avoided going anywhere on her own until she was partnered with her first hearing dog, Bruno. Jocelyne now has black Labrador, Kennedy, by her side who gives her more confidence at work.
Jocelyne has had many roles in the MOD but currently works as a Wing Executive Officer, looking after the RAF Air Cadets. Kennedy has a similarly important role at the office, alerting Jocelyne to important and life-saving sounds at her workplace.
Jocelyne said, “Kennedy helps me immensely. His role is to tell me when my landline telephone rings and to alert me to the fire alarm. One particular incident, which we laugh about now, was when one of my colleagues set the alarm off by accident. Whilst it was a false alarm, Kennedy sprang into action to tell me it was going off. It is reassuring to know he is there to alert me should there be a real emergency.”
A hearing dog acts as a person’s ears. When they hear one of the sounds that they are trained to alert people to, they will let their deaf partner know by nudging them. The person will then ask the dog ‘What is it?’ and the dog will lead the person to the source of the sound.
In the case of danger sounds such as the smoke alarm, the dog will lay down on the ground when asked ‘What is it?’. This signals that they’ve heard a danger sound and ensures they are not leading their partner towards danger.
As importantly, hearing dogs wear a burgundy jacket in public, alerting others to the fact that someone is deaf and therefore may have different communication needs, which Jocelyne finds makes every day at work easier.
Jocelyne said: “Hearing loss is a hidden disability yet Kennedy makes it visible. He helps to highlight my deafness at work in a very positive way thanks to his burgundy Hearing Dogs jacket.
“Everyone at work loves Kennedy. He provides pet therapy to those who work in my office. Kennedy is seriously spoilt! It is lovely to see how much of an impact he has had on everyone.”
Jocelyne adds: “Being deaf can be a life limiting condition but hearing dogs can and do help deaf people overcome some of the challenges that deafness brings. Each of my dogs has helped me feel happy, independent and confident; qualities that have enabled me to achieve and contribute equally in society.”
30/05/2022
For reference
Welcome to Monotropism.org - Monotropism Monotropism is a theory of autism developed by autistic people, initially by Dinah Murray and Wenn Lawson. Monotropic minds tend to have their attention pulled more strongly towards a smaller number of interests at any given time, leaving fewer resources for other processes. We argue that this can e...
20/05/2022
Apple previews innovative accessibility features Apple today previewed innovative software features that introduce new ways for users with disabilities to get the most out of Apple products.
19/05/2022
Love this one!
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18/05/2022
The autistic vet who proved her doubters wrong Dr Kiah Hann tells how she proved her doubters wrong and achieved her childhood dream of becoming a vet.
12/05/2022
Timeline photos
It is and to mark this inaugural event, our Chief Medical Advisor Dr David Strain has written an opinion piece discussing how it’s time that we acknowledge medicine still has a lot to learn for people with M.E.
The full article is available here: http://ow.ly/Cx2Z50J689Z
What will the world
29/04/2022
The new Scottish working definition of Dyscalculia which has been published today on the Toolkit and The National Improvement Hub
https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/dyscalculia
13/04/2022
We're so glad to be back in person this year - so glad that we're bringing you the first ever Getting AT Ready FESTIVAL!
We're excited for an opportunity to share, learn and network in a way that we haven't been able to do since 2019!
What makes it a festival? We'll have a main stage with our assistive technology headline acts across two days, as well as breakout areas where you can drop in and out, catching other acts, meeting colleagues you haven't seen in a while and looking after your wellbeing.
More to come soon on www.atready.co.uk but you can register today and please Save the Date!
Best wishes,
Ruth and Carolyne
Sight and Sound Technology
https://www.atready.co.uk/?utm_source=Getting%20AT%20Ready%202022&utm_campaign=43038ea4a4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_31_10_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_61203f5396-43038ea4a4-379217716&mc_cid=43038ea4a4&mc_eid=db916fbfdd
Getting AT Ready 2022 Getting AT Ready 2020 - 11th June 2020. Exploring the use of Assistive Technology to make Colleges and Universities more inclusive for students and staff.
13/04/2022
The Texthelp Groups first DSA Connect virtual conference
For students who qualify for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), getting the right type of support makes a lifetime of difference. At the Texthelp Group we want to help each DSA student to understand and be understood. That’s why we're hosting a free online PD experience for DSA Assessors and other education professionals.
Join us on Wednesday 11th May for DSA Connect, as we join together to make change for disabled students. Our speakers will deliver sessions that can help us all provide personal learning choice for disabled students. As an attendee you’ll get tools and advice to give students increased confidence, productivity and success.
Save your spot (link: https://text.help/4CdKnQ)
Can’t make it on the day?
Don't worry it will be recorded, sign up and watch the sessions back at a time that suits you.
16/03/2022
Our film What do we see? is shortlisted in the 5th Charity Film Awards by Smiley Movement.
Judges will decide the winner but there is also a People’s Choice category – and we need your vote!
Closing date: 18 March 2022
Vote for us via the link below:
https://bit.ly/3HEXIiX
Our 'What do we see?' video simulates how the world looks through the eyes of people who are visually impaired as they go about their everyday lives.
Thank you for the support!!
15/03/2022
https://disabledstudents.co.uk/not-a-choice/
GOING BACK IS NOT A CHOICE - Disabled Students UK New report from Disabled Students UK shows 85% of disabled students would benefit from continuation of online learning options
14/12/2021
Gig Buddies volunteer scheme launches in Bristol The scheme matches people with autism or learning disabilities with a friend to attend events with.
08/12/2021
British Council worked really hard to ensure disabled students were supported on study abroad. Very sad news.
British Council stripped of role running Turing student exchange scheme Exclusive: government strips council of role in programme, which replaced Erasmus after Brexit
23/11/2021
2021: Hidden impairments – UK Disability History Month Historian Simon Jarrett talks about his research on disabled people’s history Posted on: November 17, 2021 Last updated on: November 17, 2021 Interview conducted for UKDHM 2021 Continue reading “Historian Simon Jarrett talks about his research on disabled people’s history”…
29/10/2021
At last!
ME exercise therapy guidance scrapped by health watchdog Nice Victory for campaigners as therapy they rated ‘harmful’ is taken off list of recommended treatments
27/10/2021
Timeline photos
24/10/2021
What do we see? 2 - How the world looks to vision impaired children and young people - Thomas Pocklington Trust Our video simulates and provides information on five of the most common conditions affecting vision impaired children and young people in the UK today.
16/10/2021
Covid: Nurse wins award for sensory-friendly jab clinic Rebecca Crossley devised a place for people with learning disabilities and autism to get a vaccine.
15/10/2021
Deaf children speak to Nasa astronauts in space Pupils at a school for deaf children spoke to astronauts on the International Space Station.
15/10/2021
BBC Accessibility Resources Today I was asked if there was a list of the BBC's disability and accessibility resources, so I made the following list of policies and guidelines covering everything from digital accessibility, to workplace design and TV production. BBC Policy is complex, and as such I wrote an article explaining h
15/10/2021
Braille In braille, letters and numbers are made up of a rectangle with six dots in two columns. Each letter and number uses a different pattern of raised dots.
24/09/2021
National Theatre of Scotland: Neurostages. - relaxed performances in person plus online attendance too: https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/neurostages-festival-hub?fbclid=IwAR3GVoCQiSNEOM-i9074zf0EzLwt_3-t5QjDYtaVVd79vAw65NgKDPDBeDg
NEUROSTAGES | Festival Hub | National Theatre of Scotland Welcome to the festival hub for NEUROSTAGES, where you can find everything you need to know for both days of our festival. Click on the menu above to find
23/09/2021
What do people think? It is a skilled task to distinguish between dyscalculia, dyslexia-related maths difficulties and maths phobia. Does this do enough to give an indication?
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DYSCALCULIA CHECKLIST HERE -
https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-checklist/
A question we often get asked is...
How do I identify if my child/pupil potentially has maths difficulties/dyscalculia?
Our comprehensive, easy to interpret, colour coded, dyscalculia checklist will help parents, teachers and TAs identify children/young people who would benefit from further assessment and intervention.
21/09/2021
Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58626945
Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests.
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