Neurodiversity: Dyslexia – Resources for families and adults
Neurodiversity: Dyslexia Dyslexia is part of the neurodiversity spectrum which includes dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and tourettes. (Source: […]
Talking Inclusion – Usher Syndrome ~ Molly Watts
Open to Inclusion? Check out our friend Molly Watts who is a consultant and advocate for Usher Syndrome. She believes that the […]
Neurodiversity: Autism – resources for families and adults
We have a number of twitter feeds about what neurodiversity is and how it is a positive asset to the workplace. There […]
What is the Dyslexia Adult Network?
Introducing ourselves The Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN) is a coalition of organisations and specialists working at a national level with adults with […]
Event: From Individual to Infrastructure: Enabling Success for Adults with Dyslexia
Enabling Success for Adults with Dyslexia is a conference by the British Dyslexia Association with Dyslexia STEM, kindly hosted by the Building […]
Lingusio : the audio guide that removes barriers ~ Antonia Eggeling
In future, museums will mainly be places of human encounters. Lingusio is more than just an audio guide. Inclusively created content and […]
Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2018
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year is looking artists to take part in the next series. Click on […]
Makaton Training – The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
An exciting opportunity is coming up at The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in March. We are going to be running the […]
Research into Issues for Adults with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties ~ Margaret Malpas
Over the last 12 months, I have been conducting some pilot research to identify issues and experiences of adults with dyslexia or […]
Arts Organisations
Shape Arts https://www.shapearts.org.uk/about-shape- arts DASH Arts http://www.dasharts.org/ Disability Arts Online http://disabilityarts.online/ Arts Council: Creative Case for Diversity http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/how-we- make-impact/diversity- and-equality GLOBI Inclusion: […]
Accessible Text Guidance
Guidelines issued by Government https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-communication/accessible-communication-formats UK Association for Accessible Formats https://www.ukaaf.org/large-print/ RNIB Clear Print Guidelines http://www.psncorp.com/Downloads/RNIB_Clear_Print_Guidelines.pdf British Dyslexia Association Style Guide for […]
Assistance Dogs UK: Information, the Law and what your organisation can do to help
A coalition of seven charities including Guides Dogs, this website provides information about their charity, the law regarding assistance dogs and what […]
Physical Access Guidance to Historic Buildings: Historic England
Improving Access to Historic Buildings and Landscapes by Historic England https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/easy-access-to-historic-buildings-and-landscapes/
Let’s Talk Accessibility by Barclays Access
Barclays Access have recently produced a video called ‘Let’s Talk Accessibility’. It shows how accessible service delivery and workplace does not necessarily […]
New resources links
We have brought together a number of resources relating to inclusive practice. Take a look at our new links, if you know […]
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission into recruitment practice for dyslexic and neurodivergent people wants to hear from you.
Briefing Chaired by Barry Sheerman MP with Lord Addington as adviser, this Commission will investigate work related recruitment and build on existing […]
State of Museum Access ~ Vocaleyes
Disability Co-operative Network welcomes this important report on the State of Access in Museums in the United Kingdom by Vocaleyes We recognise […]
Press Release: Goldhay Arts Christmas Show
Our group members have been working very hard on their Christmas Magic Show and have now set a date. The show will […]
Press Release: New Book – The Incorrigibles ~ DASH
The Incorrigibles: Perspectives on Disability Visual Arts in the 20th and 21st Centuries http://dasharts.org/projects/the-incorrigibles-perspectives-on-disability-visual-arts-in-the-20th-and-21st-centuries.html The drive to produce this book grew out […]
Press Release: Call for Proposals – Radical Practices ~ DASH
http://dasharts.org/projects/awkward-bastards-2.html DASH’s first Awkward Bastards symposium in March 2015 was one of the first to engage with the spectrum of diversity from […]