Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council’s Post

Good Morning, I am the Co-Chair for the International Education for Persons with Disabilities MIG with NAFSA and wanted to share the following content with you from Mobility International USA, which is housed in the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange to request you to share with colleagues that work with J-1 exchange students or American students who have studied abroad to share the following opportunity with them: The Access to Exchange Externship Program with MIUSA is now receiving applications. I would really appreciate it if you could help get the word out. Information on the program and the application, which must be completed by March 5, can be found at www.miusa.org/externship. The Externship is a remote internship program for alumni of international education programs (for those that participated in inbound and outbound programs) who are interested in sharing about access and study abroad strategies with their peers with disabilities. Externs may or may not have disabilities, but they do have to be interested in promoting international exchange in the disability community. Upon finishing their projects, externs receive a 500 dollar honorarium. Individuals that can apply include Americans that studied abroad or foreign students that received a J-1 visa to complete a semester at an American university. This is not a comprehensive list of participants who are eligible to apply. Justin Harford, Project Coordinator, MUISA, jharford@miusa.org, is happy to answer any questions or concerns that you or your students might have. Wishing you a great 2024! On a personal note- if you are interested in supporting students with disabilities or have supported students with disabilities in study abroad and would like to talk further, please let me know. You are all so very much appreciated for the passion you bring on a daily basis and the work you engage in. I appreciate you. #DisabilityInclusion #InternationalEducationForAll #StudyAbroad #HigherEducation #Accessibility #Disability #EquityInEducation #EducationAbroad

Welcome to Katherine Martin, Ringa Rehe Mōhio | Education Specialist (Ko wai koe?) Kia ora, Ko Katherine tōku ingoa. My pronouns are she/her and I identify as queer. I am originally from Canada but have lived in the UK for most of my life. I moved to Aotearoa five years ago for what was meant to be a one-year trip, but this is now very much my home. (What has led you to this mahi?) Over the course of my 8 years experience in education, I have been consistently drawn to opportunities to work with and progress the inclusion of the rainbow community. I have supported the founding of a Rainbow network for the NZIE’s teacher union, meeting with other teachers and setting the network's goals and key areas of interest. In another education role I worked at a museum, where I started an initiative called ‘people like me’. I worked with rainbow networks within the engineering field to collect and present the stories of LGBTTQIA+ engineers, ensuring that all visitors were able to see people like them represented. After experiencing the challenges of working in some less inclusive environments, I have found myself drawn to looking for ways to support Rainbow communities in my workplaces. (What aspects of rainbow inclusion at work are you particularly passionate about or do you think deserve more attention?) It's easy for some to be unaware of instances of heteronormativity and cisnormativity at work, but the impact these can have on our rainbow whānau can be considerable. For example, being asked what your husband does when you have a wife, when are you going to have children, or even when people are surprise by the way you identify, because “you don’t look...”. Comments like these have a cumulative impact.

🔵 12 August is International #YouthDay! It's a reminder to #celebrate and #appreciate the contributions of our #youth, give them the voice they deserve, and create opportunities for them to learn and develop new skills. Let's ensure they are fully aware of the value of this prime time in their lives. 🔴 Reflecting on my youth, I was deeply involved in #sports and #music, both as a semi-professional player and a semi-professional music producer. Those experiences shaped me, and eventually, I started leasing #swimming schools and #basketball courts to train younger athletes. There was nothing more fulfilling and inspiring than guiding the next generation. 🔵 As a basketball coach, despite my height of 1.78m, I taught our players that while certain standards exist, the most important measure of success is your #persistence and #dedication. These qualities can set you up for #success, even if it's not at the highest level, because reaching the high end isn't everyone's goal, and that's perfectly fine. 🔴 One of my greatest personal victories is having never touched a #cigarette. I share this achievement with today's youth, as a testament to making choices that benefit your long-term #health and #wellbeing. 🔵 Happy International Youth Day to all young people, regardless of your background, #ethnicity, or abilities. This is your day to shine and a reminder for us to appreciate you! 🔴 Quick fact: the name of my team in the picture is indeed Javan! Meaning Youth! 🏀 (I am in the blue shirt) #YouthDay #EmpowerYouth #Persistence #Motivation #CelebrateDiversity #Family #Happiness #InternationalYouthDay

Happy World Freedom Day✨ Education is the ultimate key to freedom! 📚✨ On Freedom Day, let's celebrate the power of knowledge to open minds, break barriers, and create opportunities for everyone. Together, we can build a future where education is accessible to all. 🌍 #FreedomDay #EducationForAll #EmpowerThroughEducation #educationexcellencemagazine #educationmagazine

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world 💡 - Nelson Mandela. At Kilmarnock, we know first-hand the power of education and its ability to empower people with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling, self-determined lives. However, our mission is not solely to support people with intellectual disabilities in succeeding but also to encourage our communities and society to champion their success. Our education programme extends beyond our doors to connect with socially motivated and engaged people and organisations, including educational institutions, businesses, and more. We strive to grow understanding of the social, cultural, and economic benefits of meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. We seek to provoke thought and encourage our visitors to consider how they can improve accessibility and inclusivity in their spheres of influence both in New Zealand and around the world. Pictured: Social Work students from the California Baptist University visiting Kilmarnock as part of their New Zealand tour through the American Universities International Programs Limited programme. #education #socialimpact #accessibilityandinclusion

🤝 💗 When schools intentionally set activities and environments fostering a sense of belonging and connection, we see students thriving in their development. How do we build belonging? How do we create connection opportunities? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/geRGDTsm

Suburbs or city - what impact does each have on children's wellbeing? While this article points to gardenless living as a contributing factor to the poor uptake of children's play, Leslie Kern also points out in her book Feminist City that the suburbs aren't much good either. Too often suburbs are designed in a way that limits opportunities for children and their families to access to public facilities safely and independently, and the social interaction that comes with the public realm. Suburbs, like high rise, are a modern tradition. Somewhere in between might be the happy place - but Tim Gill points out in Urban Playground (https://lnkd.in/gtuZMMEE), the research seems a bit unclear on what is best for children from a public/private play space point of view. What insights do people have in the Australian context?

Whether you are transitioning to college soon or thinking ahead about where you want to go in the future, an important part of the planning process is campus visits. When applying to college, there are many things you should consider, such as whether the college is deaf-friendly—the best way to find out is to visit! In this video, we'll share some tips for navigating campus tours and provide some example questions that you can ask to learn more about student life and support services. Questions? Contact us at help@nationaldeafcenter.org #Deaf #HardOfHearing #HearingLoss #DeafSuccess #DeafGain #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #Deafverse #ChooseYourFuture #NationalDeafCenter #DeafCommunity #DeafYouth #DeafTeens #NADYouth [Video Description: Sarah is a light complected woman with short brown hair, she is wearing a gray t-shirt with flowers on it and brown pants. She is standing outside in a courtyard next to a tall tan building with white pillars, and next to various foliage. Speech: Visiting colleges can help you make smart decisions about where to apply and attend. Video Description: The screen fades into blue, Sarah reappears in the courtyard next to a tan building and outside seating. Speech: You may need to schedule an interpreter. If you schedule a tour online, schools often have a comment box where you can explain your access needs for the tour. Video Description: The screen fades blue and Sarah reappears. Speech: During the visit, try to figure out if the campus is deaf-friendly. Ask questions like: Video Description: Screen fades blue, Sarah reappears next to building windows and rocks. Speech: What kind of support for deaf students is there on campus? Video Description: The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears, walking through the building breezeway Speech: How do deaf students get involved in campus activities? Description: The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears in front of a building and railing Speech: Can I contact deaf students who attend this college? Video Description: The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears in front of a tall building with windows and surrounded by various foliage. Speech: You should also look for tutoring and support services and clubs or organizations for disabled students. Video Description: The screen fades blue and Sarah reappears in a courtyard in front of a tan building and outside seating Speech: Visiting colleges is a great way to learn more about different schools. Video Description: The screen fades blue, white, and green. With a white box in the middle with purple text, “Tips for Deaf Students” and a purple box directly under it with white text, “Planning Your College Visits” End of Video Description.]

What role do you feel education plays in community cohesion? The previous government’s decision to abandon community cohesion programmes in English schools was an act of “political vandalism”, according to one of the country’s most prominent experts on race riots, Professor Ted Cantle. Cantle believes education plays a critical role in understanding unity among diverse communities, and that comprehensive strategies are needed to promote inclusivity and prevent future conflicts – with schools at the forefront of these efforts. https://bit.ly/3MI0skb #ReedEducation #Education #CommunityCohesion #UKSchools #Inclusivity #SocialUnity