Catherine Wade’s Post

I am pleased to share that my PhD project, supervised by Prof. Jesper Dammeyer, was presented at the doctoral workshop "Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Disability: Towards an Inclusive European Society," organized by the University of Milan #disability #education #disability_rights #employment #disability_at_work #inclusive_education #4EU #European_University_Alliance #Inclusive_European_Sociey

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities, and you may hear the phrase 'Hidden Disability', but what exactly does it signify and how is it connected to #BrainInjury? Check out the definition below and our free resources to #AvoidTheGoogleRabbitHole! 🧠 Concussion Guidance: https://buff.ly/46pouI8 📚 Returning to Education following an ABI: https://buff.ly/46XK3R0 #HiddenDisability #DisabilityAwareness #EducationMatters #Inclusivity #ChildhoodABI

Every child deserves a chance to learn. Yet, children with disabilities are less likely to start school and have lower attendance rates. Let's promote inclusive education and ensure no child is left behind. We can create a future where every child's potential is realized. www.thecareaffairs.com . . #Careaffairs #disability #disabilityawareness #InclusiveEducation #EqualOpportunity #DisabilityRights #EducationForAll #NoChildLeftBehind #EmpowerEveryChild #AccessibilityMatters #LearnTogether #SupportInclusion #EveryChildMatters

Inclusion, & the accommodations & supports needed for full inclusion, is a civil right. But today, fewer than half of preschoolers w/ #disabilities are receiving their services in inclusive settings. That must change. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbUZR2Pk #DisabilityPrideMonth

Active Disability Ireland are delighted to share our Research Report: Teachers' Experience of Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities. Within the school setting, teachers are responsible for ensuring that all students are included within physical activity, however, the reality for many is that there are barriers which make this difficult. This report sheds light on some of the challenges faced by teachers and how they can be better supported to deliver inclusive physical activity to all students. To read the full report please click here: https://lnkd.in/eGYNsBhW #teacher #student #disability #inclusion

On #InternationalDisabilityDay, the University of Pretoria's Access, Disability & Inclusion Services (ADIS, formerly the Disability Unit), is on a quest to raise awareness among students with disabilities about the assistance available to them. “A lot of people, when they talk about disability, only think about those you can see. But many disabilities are invisible… There are still students who only discover that they qualify to receive our services in their second or third year. Our goal is to make sure every student who needs help knows where to find it,” says Juan Erwee, the manager of ADIS. Read more: https://ow.ly/GiRG50UjJkk #UniversityOfPretoria #UPCares #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬? For me, as a 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐃𝐈𝐆) 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 Practitioner, it starts with changing mindsets—at every level, from individuals to communities to policymakers. When we shift our thinking, we can design inclusive programs, create meaningful opportunities, and build systems that empower persons with disabilities to thrive. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔? #GraduationApproach #DisabilityInclusiveGraduation #Inclusion

What do our caregivers say about Baby Ubuntu? We believe our caregivers voices speak strongly to the impact of the programme. 💬 Here’s what one Ugandan mama had to say about the changes she has seen in her child through engaging in the programme. Baby Ubuntu is a participatory group progamme which aims to: - Increase caregiver knowledge, confidence and skills in caring for their child with a developmental disability - Promote inclusion and participation of children with disability within the family and community - Maximise a child’s developmental potential, health and quality of life - Promote empowerment of caregivers through information sharing and peer support - Promote the human rights of children with disability #BabyUbuntu #inclusion #disability

Bridging the gap between typically developing children and their disabled children is vital. We are working towards equality. Events that support many children are often not suitable for children with a physical or sensory disability (e.g., children may require adapted bikes to take part in this event, which comes at an extra expense). Scope are keen to support funding of activities for those with additional needs. Take a look here 👇 💻 https://lnkd.in/efX7Q8SN #Disability #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity

More students are falling through the cracks and missing out on Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)—what does that mean for their support? When students didn’t qualify for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA), the University of Bristol needed a better way to support them. With D&A’s Assistive Technology (AT) training, their staff can now confidently recommend the right tools, ensuring more students get the practical help they need. 💬 "We can now reach more students and make suggestions that genuinely work for them," said Andrew Warrington, Disability Adviser. Are you looking to upskill your team on assistive technology? Explore the benefits of our approach in our case study: https://loom.ly/DXDHQrs #Diversity #Inclusion #Disability #Neurodiversity #Accessibility