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A new Guide to Neurodiversity in the workplace was published recently by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), produced by the ICTU Disability Committee. Fewer than a third of employers are comfortable employing a neurodivergent individual and only a tenth are comfortable with dyslexia, even though there are many benefits of neurodivergence in the workplace. Neurodivergent individuals often excel in areas where neurotypical people may traditionally underperform or find challenging, for example in maintaining sustained attention to detail, in pattern recognition, creative problem-solving and in accessibly communicating information to a mixed or broad audience/customer base. This is a great addition to the growing literature on neurodiversity at work, and so useful for employers on the island of Ireland. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/eB4H34S7 #neurodivergent #employment #neurodiversity #Tourettes #dyspraxia #dyslexia #autism #ADHD #dyslexia #dyscalculia

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Extract-Many mental health initiatives, reforms, and services have not yet been able to address the needs of Black people[1] who experience mental health problems in England. It is now increasingly understood that structural inequities, such as poverty and inequality, contribute to poorer mental health outcomes. Due to historical and current injustices, these social determinants disproportionately affect Black communities. For example, Black communities are much more likely to live in lower- income households, experience housing insecurity, and face greater rates of unemployment, incarceration and school exclusions. ​ All these experiences significantly contribute and at times are the cause of mental ill health. The cycles of racism, inequity and mental ill health leave a harrowing impact which is felt and evidenced across the life course from inception through to older age. ​ It must be accepted that racism and discrimination are often at the heart of why Black people face inequities and there are growing calls for racism to be regarded as a structural and social determinant of health, including mental ill health. ​ There are actionable solutions to mitigate the impact of harmful social determinants on Black people’s mental health. We can invest in resources, dismantle unfair systems, and create a more supportive environment for all. ​ ​​We have formed a collective to demand positive change, ensuring we break the cycle of a system which has continued to fail Black people when they are at their most vulnerable. By taking an approach that centres those most negatively impacted by the systems in place, we will see benefits for other impacted groups, and for society at large; showing that we all benefit when we address the needs of those most at the margins. Children & Young People's Mental Health ⋅ Black Mental Health Manifesto event Join us to find out how the Black Mental Health Manifesto supports the mental health of children and young people. When: Thursday 10 October 2024, 2.00 to 4.00pm Where: Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RW About the event: The event will showcase how the Black Mental Health Manifesto can support young people's mental health. An opportunity to see, hear and watch various art and mental health projects. Book your place: https://lnkd.in/dTfPM6Qm https://lnkd.in/dmaayrHV

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⛈️Climate change affects women and marginalised communities more. ❓But do you know how exactly? Watch this short video & find out 🔗Find out more about our #FeministClimateJustice project with Community Work Ireland here: https://lght.ly/jlkng68

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Two disability campaigners have resigned from a national steering group for improving children's disability services in Ireland. Their reasons are a classic example of diversity without inclusion. Basically 'Here's a seat at the table' (It's good for optics). 🙄 In a statement one said, plainly, 'We realised quickly that a seat at the table is not the same as a voice, and we consistently lowered our expectations'. How depressing that they likely went in with great enthusiasm and fire in their belly for change, and that was bit by bit chipped away at until they felt they had no other option but to resign. Come on HSE, and all other tokenistic - behaving organisations ... do better! Also, they said that children with disabilities were not consulted ... about decisions being made about and for them. Again 🙄 'Nothing about us without us' said Sinead Burke of Tilt the Lens. It makes NO sense to continue to design services and products FOR people and not WITH them. In fact co - creation is a core design principle in Design Thinking. Because it just makes sense, as well as being the right thing to do. The inefficiency of designing services that are not fit for the people they are being designed for is frustrating. As one of the resigning campaigners said about why the children's disability service doesn't work ''It's not a money problem. It's a governance problem''.

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This article in Third Sector is very pertinent. While we were all quick to make necessary statements of condemnation and support after the last riots, it is imperative that the introspection required of the sector focuses on the role that we need to play in ensuring that we are challenging perspectives and myth-busting and educating upstream. The sector has been too cowed in recent years to desist from making what was deemed political statements. The implicit and sometimes explicit threats of sanction and attendant financial implications meant that we did not challenge robustly enough the rhetoric amongst politicians that fed false narratives (LIES) and scapegoating of minoritised communities and immigrants to the country, a situation that the Far Right exploited to reinvigorate their racism and xenophobia. As a sector, we need to regain that sense of purpose to bravely and purposefully challenge anyone that uses lies and misinformation and strawman arguments to demonise and cause division, while simultaneously having conversations about how we can best educate the country about a more comprehensive sense of the UK's history and its contemporary manifestations and implications. We can start with dismantling nonsense like Kemi Badenoch's recent article in the Daily Mail where, having been cynically silent about the riots, she opportunistically attributes the recent riots to identity politics. https://lnkd.in/eJHyAk3m. Let's not wait till the next riots or social upheaval before we make our voices heard. If we feel that we can be picked off individually or our lone voices will be too small to be heard amongst the noise, then let's work with our collective associations and membership bodies to pushback on our behalf. As we saw when the people came out in counterprotest, we have the power. #ThirdSector #Locality #Belonging #Charities #Community #SocialAction #PeoplePower #Racism #Xenophobia

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The Seizure Support Foundation (SSF) has outlined 7 #Pillars to effectively harness #community #support for managing #children with #neurodevelopmental disorders: 1. #Education & #Awareness: Conducts public campaigns across schools, #communities, and media to raise #awareness and understanding, promoting #inclusivity and reducing stigma. 2. #Support #Networks: Establishes support groups for families with similar experiences, providing them with a community to share strategies, resources, and emotional support. 3. #Advocacy: Works alongside other #organizations to push for better #policies, #healthcare coverage, and funding for essential therapies and services for children with special needs. 4. #Collaboration: Brings together #schools, healthcare providers, #NGOs, #media, and community organizations to create a comprehensive and coordinated support system for these children and their families. 5. #Respite #Care: Offers temporary care services to give families much-needed breaks, which helps maintain their emotional and physical well-being. 6. #Skill #Acquisition: Provides vocational training and development #programs that equip children with the #skills they need for a productive and independent adulthood. 7. #Transition #Plans: Supports families in planning for their child’s transition to adulthood, focusing on life skills, social integration, and vocational independence. These pillars create a holistic framework to empower children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. #CommunitySupport #SpecialNeeds #ChildAdvocacy

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Consistency. This has been coming up over and over the past few weeks, and when I was meeting with my grandson Andrew Adams earlier this week and he had on this #consistencywins t-shirt, I knew I had to share on the topic. #consistencywins is a movement Andrew supports from former collegiate athletes Antonio Vaglica & Landon Archangelo, so I wanted to be sure to give them credit. Recently and unfortunately I have seen a lack of consistent leadership in several situations which causes so many unnecessary challenges. When you haven't established trust and consistency with your team members, they do not know what to expect in communication, support and standard day to day activities. It is an easy fix to become more consistent and authentic, and yet I see this as a miss so often. Leaders, I encourage you to consider how you are showing up for your team members, what your brand is with them, and how you can be a better leader (and human) which will lead to better outcomes and relationships. It takes emotional intelligence and your willingness to be more self aware, to have a growth mindset, and to make small adjustments frequently. #diversityequityandinclusion #consistencywins #consistency #consistentleadership #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #selfregulation #motivation #authenticity #trust #psychologicalsafety #brand #personalbrand #leadershipbrand #leadershiplegacy

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What’s the difference between the terms below? -Racialised communities vs ethnic minorities -People seeking asylum vs asylum seekers - Minoritised people vs minorities - Enslavement vs slavery - Undocumented vs illegal What’s the difference between asking - Do you have a husband ? Vs Are you married ? - Where are you from ? Vs Can I ask about your heritage ? Words have power and our use of language matters because as stated in the highly articulate study on the link below: “ language invites us to make assumptions about others’ identities, it can serve as a tool for propagating harmful bias and discrimination by proxy. At the same time, because language and social reality are mutually reinforcing (meaning our language reflects the world around us and influences how we think and what we do), language can also serve as a mechanism for advancing social justice.” « Advancing equity and inclusion through language is critical to enabling a more just society. » We don’t speak the same English that was spoken 50, 100, or 500 years ago, and that’s the beauty of language—it evolves with us, reflecting the richness of our experiences, cultures, and our growing understanding of the world around us. If you’re interested creating more inclusive workspaces and encourage everyone at work to communicate more inclusively and compassionately ,don’t hesitate to get in touch to identify if I could be the right trainer for your organisation. Book a free briefing call using the link below to explore commissioning a customised workshop tailored to your specific needs ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e2S4Tqkc ⬇️ Advancing social justice through linguistic justice: Strategies for building equity fluent NLP technology by Julia Nee, Genevieve Macfarlane Smith, Alicia Sheares, and Ishita Rustagi ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWY3whME #InclusiveWorkplaces #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #CompassionateCommunication #EmployeeEngagement #EquityAndInclusion #DEITraining

This sign, proudly stating "Less Abled" in a Dublin business, is not just a bad choice of words—it’s a slap in the face to the entire disability community. Let’s call it what it is: a lazy, condescending euphemism that’s drenched in ableist undertones. Why is it so hard for people to simply say "Disabled"? Why do we need to tiptoe around the term with ridiculous phrases like "Less Abled"? It’s not a mistranslation, either—this is Ireland, a country where English is widely spoken. So no, you don’t get the benefit of the doubt for this one. This isn’t about a linguistic mishap. It’s about the pervasive discomfort society feels when addressing disability directly. There’s this notion that the word “Disabled” is dirty or too blunt, but that’s not the case. The discomfort comes from how we treat disabled people, not the term itself. This sign is problematic for another reason—why in the world are baby-changing facilities always crammed into disabled bathrooms? Both disabled people and parents with babies require more time and space. So why are we expected to share this one single bathroom that’s already scarce? Here’s a wild idea: how about designing accessible spaces that don’t shove multiple needs into one room? Individual, all-gender cubicles would free up space and dignity for everyone. Let’s talk about the real issue here. Non-disabled people love to tell us what we should be called. “Disabled is too harsh,” they say. “Let’s soften it to something like ‘less abled.’” Guess what? We’re tired of this condescending BS. Just call us Disabled. The problem isn’t the word—it’s how society treats us. So, here’s the thing: stop sugarcoating it. Stop making us sound like we’re broken just because we live in a world designed for non-disabled people. We’re Disabled. Own it. Respect it. And start designing spaces that actually accommodate us with dignity instead of this half-baked nonsense. #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #SDGs #Equity #DisabilityRights #AXSChat ID: The image shows a restroom sign on a wall, featuring an icon of a person in a wheelchair next to a figure changing a baby on a table. Below these icons, the text reads "Less Abled." The sign is meant to indicate an accessible bathroom and baby-changing facility, but the term "Less Abled" is used inappropriately, causing offense by implying that disabled people are "less capable."

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When I started my journey into understanding my ADHD I wished I had seen something like this. Listening to different people and learning more is key to working out what you need, or how to help someone with ADHD. We are all different and it will present differently in each person, but hearing the stories and understanding the science is key. The link to book is in the original post.

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"One way of helping young people deal with social anxiety is to boost them with confidence and the belief that they can make it. In this episode, I discussed how to help young people suffering from social anxiety disorder. Listen closely as I share how we can help young people who are experiencing social anxiety. Simple things we can do for the Youth: 1. Believe in them 2. Help them correct their perception of things. 3. Be the best cheerleader in their lives 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔! Come and join me in this journey for Every Youth Matters! Listen, Stream and download directly on this Episode: https://shor.by/drjohntan #everyyouthmatters #podcasters #podcasts #believe #persevere #dontgiveup #findways

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"One way of helping young people deal with social anxiety is to boost them with confidence and the belief that they can make it. In this episode, I discussed how to help young people suffering from social anxiety disorder. Listen closely as I share how we can help young people who are experiencing social anxiety. Simple things we can do for the Youth: 1. Believe in them 2. Help them correct their perception of things. 3. Be the best cheerleader in their lives 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔! Come and join me in this journey for Every Youth Matters! Listen, Stream and download directly on this Episode: https://shor.by/drjohntan #everyyouthmatters #podcasters #podcasts #believe #persevere #dontgiveup #findways

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Today marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a global movement aimed at raising awareness and sparking action to end violence against women and girls. The 2024 theme calls on us all to "Unite to End GBV", and the Social Justice League is proud to stand alongside the world in this fight. From today until 10th December, culminating in Human Rights Day, we are committed to amplifying our voices and working tirelessly to eliminate all forms of violence against women—both in Kenya and across the globe. As champions of gender equality and human rights, we are dedicated to creating a safer, more just world where everyone, regardless of gender, can live free from fear and violence. Let’s unite for the next 16 days and beyond to take action, raise awareness, and advocate for change. Together, we can make a difference. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #UniteToEndGBV #HumanRights #GenderEquality #OrangetheWorld #WeAreACWW Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)

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For this week's exclusive blog i discuss the lack of disability representation in reality television .I hope you enjoy. #Disability #Newsletter

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There’s no #DisabilityJustice (DJ) without queer and trans disabled people of global majority. Happy Pride 🌈🤟🏽 June (I'm reminded it's July, it's disability pride everyday though 😊 ) is Disability Pride Month in Turtle Island (present day United States of America) and global Pride Month celebrating sexual and gender diversity. Disability Justice as a framework was coined by queer and trans disabled people of African, Asian and otherwise indigenous descent. Disability rights as an approach is mainly rooted in a rights based approach in line with global human rights provisions. Global often translates to Caucasian. Colonial projects such as chattel slavery, organised religions and eugenics have been the basis on which those who stand to benefit from a Disability Justice approach have had our humanity questioned. Disability Justice is not just a disability issue. Learn more about Disability Justice here;

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Remember to check out this episode of Issues on Read. I share some thoughts.

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This is what I do, my pride and passion! Please feel free to share! Social Work, Social Care Training, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Anti-racism Training & Consultancy… #socialworktraining #vottraining #vivianokezetirado #equalitydiversityandinclusion #antiracism #socialcaretraining

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