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Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism
A politician, a party leader, who understands and appreciates carers and how they contribute to society and who really knows what it feels like to be a carer?! Imagine that.
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This erasure of children with support needs (including in the apology from the photography company) is a blatant representation of everyday & accepted erasures of children with disabilities - invisible on school websites, excluded from clubs & trips etc. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-n…
This. This. This. #assumeIcan
Ableist assumptions can become reality by creating barriers for disabled people.
It's time to change perspective 👓
📹 "Assume I can. So maybe I will."
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SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children bbc.in/3TMexSp
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I raised that there are over 2,000 autistic people or people with learning disabilities detained in inappropriate in-patient units despite the Government promising to close them all down over TEN years ago.
@wesstreeting is right, Ministers have shown breathtaking complacency.
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We are recruiting!
We are looking for parents/carers of children aged 18months – 6years with additional developmental needs to take part in our EPAtS Cluster Randomised Control Trial.
EPAtS is an amazing course designed to empower families with practical, realistic and sensitive support.
Hear from one of our past parents: “I never opened up to anyone before about how life with autism is like, but this group has made me feel so comfortable and understood. When someone understands and
supports you, it makes everything feel easier and better.”
You can reserve your spot at our information session on Wednesday 15th November through the link below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-pats-rc…
Or for more information contact our family support team:
[email protected]
#mencapni #mencapfamilysupport #mencaprct #mencapniepats #mencapnirct #rct #epats
ALT Recruiting Now! Early Positive Approaches to Support (EPAtS): A Cluster Randomised Control Trial. Are you a parent/cater of a child with additional needs? Then you might want to take part!
ALT What is E-PAtS? Early Positive Approaches to Support (EPAtS) is an 8 session programme for families that is designed and run by families and professionals working together. It covers: How to access support services. Support for parent/caret wellbeing. Supporting sleep for children. Positive ways to support behaviours that challenge. Supporting sleep for children.
ALT Want to take part? You can sign up now for our information session on: Wednesday 15th November from 7pm-9pm in the Mencap Centre Belfast. To sign up just follow the link in the caption above. Or for more information scan the QR Code.
ALT Official Poster for the EPAtS Randomised control trial recruitment.
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Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism
This is great to see. Hopefully, there will be a good turnout from @FermanaghGAA teams. @TempoMaguires #Autism #inclusionmatters #accessforall @UlsterGAA
Key point in this... "ensue
resources available to ensure vulnerable people do not fall between the cracks." THEY ALREADY DO!
Ministers tell police to respond to fewer mental health-related 999 calls dlvr.it/SskQF2
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2000 people with a #LearningDisability and autistic people are locked away right now.
Many are held not because they need treatment, but because of a lack of support in the community.
People should live in #HomesNotHospitals - help end this scandal: secure.mencap.org.uk/homes_n…👈
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"The mental trauma I see him living with is heart-breaking."
Elliot's family were told he'd be home in weeks after admission to a mental health inpatient unit.
He was held there for four years.
His sister Rebecca describes the impact of his experience: mencap.org.uk/blog/mental-tr…
ALT A close up of a man's face, with bruising on his forehead.
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Jeff Stelling with a powerful message during Mental Health Awareness month ⬇️
Register to vote. And apply early for a postal vote if you want to vote that way. #Elections2023
Are you disabled in Northern Ireland?
Deaf and Disabled People make up 20%+ of the population, so use your voice and make yourself heard for real change.
Register to vote in the 18th May NI Local Council Elections before 28th April.
gov.uk/register-to-vote
#LE23 #CripTheVote #Disabled #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityTwitter #MyWayAccess
ALT Are you disabled in Northern Ireland? Graphic of various disabled people. Some are visible, and others are invisible or neurodivergence. A graphic of a vote being casted. Use your voice, register to vote.
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As a Disabled Person or a Carer for a Disabled Person, how has this State failed you? This is a serious question and I'd appreciate lots & lots of answers please. #DisabilityRightsRising – at Laois, Ireland
"There has also been no mention of the previously announced £25 million to support unpaid carers or the £300 million mentioned in the white paper to integrate housing into local health and care strategies."
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65171795.a…
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'About two-hundred and ten autistic adults are in employment, that is a ridiculously low figure'
Former Justice Sec Sir Robert Buckland MP discusses Autism Review for businesses to 'reap the benefits of a neuridiverse weorkforce'
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#WorldAutismMonth #AutismAwarenessDay
One of the areas of focus this year for the UN's world autism day is autistic people and work. They have much to offer. Employers could do more to be accepting. The stats are shocking.
Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism
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‘It’s been a journey’: Republic of Ireland’s James McClean shares autism diagnosis theguardian.com/football/202…