Oct 2022 Issue 3 - LinkedIn Newsletter

Oct 2022 Issue 3 - LinkedIn Newsletter

?Paul Ralph - Founder of Disabled Access Day

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Paul is a noteworthy inclusiveness initiator who came up with the wonderful idea of “Disabled access day” to promote accessibility for people with disabilities. The idea was born out of his curiosity to try out a new wheelchair and a chance visit to a local bus company demonstration. The idea of trying out new accessibility options grew momentum and has resulted in a biannual event known as “Disabled access day” where hundreds of organizations support, and thousands of people attend across the United Kingdom. Paul also is the director of his consulting firm, Paul Ralph Consulting & Development, and specializes in accessibility as well as inclusive services. continue reading...


Angelino Davis?- 12-year-old boy with autism plans to save the Earth through his business that makes art from a trash

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Angelino, with his love of nature and determination to save planet Earth, has come up with a unique solution. He has founded a business that makes recycling, trash, litter, and other spare parts into art. Angelino is also a very good swimmer and diver and loves Minecraft and Roblox. His family supports and encourages him with all his activities including playing drums in the school band, making art, writing his own books and read them in school. He also loves to spend a lot of time with his grandma helping her do things. continue reading...


Donico Allen's Art : Donico has created marvel comic book characters using pipe cleaners to honor Stan Lee.

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Bricks for Autism:?Making a difference in the community



Bricks for Autism was founded by Dr. Gina de la Cuesta who is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Autism. This social enterprise offers training for professionals working in the field of autism wishing to facilitate LEGO-based therapy groups. LEGO-based therapy is an innovative and increasingly popular social development program for young people with autism to help them develop social interaction skills while working together to build Lego? models. continue reading...


Quote of the week:

“Autism is a motor skill issue, not an intellectual disability. “ - Matteo Musso, teen author with autism




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Stella Waterhouse

Koloko Direct - Sensory Friendly & Accessible Holidays

2 年

Thank you for sharing - always inspiring

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