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How do Adults on the Autism Spectrum experience meltdowns?
My name is Unnur Margrét Sævarsdóttir, and this research is a part of my Postgraduate degree in Applied Child Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. This study is an investigation into adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their experiences with meltdowns. The significance of this study has…
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Disability & LGBTQ+ Pride: Lived experience panel - 24/06/21 @ 7pm
The wonderful team at The Staying Inn have organised a lived experience discussion to take place this upcoming Thursday evening at 7pm, covering the topic of disability and LGBTQ+ Pride. The event will have American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and host a fab panel, including…
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Education of children with learning difficulties aged 7-11 survey
Hi! My name is Natasha (Removed, full name) and I am currently studying for my Extended Project Qualification, where students can study any topic that they are interested in. I am investigating whether children with learning difficulties aged 7-11 should be educated in mainstream state schools or special educational…
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Take part in a new quiz show from the producers of QI
Get involved with a new quiz show The makers of a new BBC day time quiz show are looking for fun,
competitive and entertaining personalities who think they have what it takes
to compete on the brand new show. They have contacted Scope to share the opportunity as they are keen to increase participation amongst disabled…
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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR
RESEARCH IN INCLUSIVE SEX EDUCATION
My name is Zhouzhe and I’m an MSc student in Disability Design and Innovation at University College London. For my dissertation project I am working on the co-development of a digital application for inclusive sex education. We are looking for both people with disabilities and counsellors to make sure that we develop a…
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Plastic straws to be banned in the UK from April 2020
This certainly is not the first time we have seen the controversial topic of plastic straws in the media. However, today it has been announced that plastic straws and drink stirrers, and cotton buds with plastic stems will be banned from sale and use in England from next April. An article from The Guardian has reassured…
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Looking for individuals to be featured in a weekly podcast about life with an undiagnosed condition
To be considered,please bare the following in mind: •Your location doesn't matter as it will be via Zoom •Not have an obvious reason or cause for your health related issues •Age 18 to 50 •Doesn't mind being recorded •The Podcast frequency will be weekly(time and day will be confirmed in due course Message me, if you are…
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Join Scope as a quantitative analysis officer
Join Scope as a quantitative analysis officer Scope’s Data Analysis Manager is recruiting a quantitative analysis officer. In the role you’ll get the opportunity to contribute to evidence based decision making about Scope services. You’ll do quantitative research of customer and survey data, as well as evaluations. You’ll…
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Help us produce new videos to promote the online community!
We want to produce some new videos and other content to use on our Facebook and Instagram channels to promote the online community – and we need your help! If you’ve received useful support and advice or become friends with other members – and would be happy to appear in a video to tell others about it, please get in touch…
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A-Level PD Design community survey
Hello Everyone! I've recently started a Product Design A-Level project that focuses on improving disabled access to the outdoors and personal gardens, with an aim to improve mental health. As part of my research, I would be incredibly grateful if anyone was able to answer this short survey to help me identify common access…
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Do you think representation of disabled people in the media has improved?
The portrayal of disability in books, film and TV for uni dissertation
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I Am Festival - live events, creative showcases and exclusive premieres
I Am Festival is a yearly celebration empowering D/deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse young people to explore their creativity. This year the festival will be taking place online and in schools, with a week full of live events, creative showcases and exclusive premieres. On Monday 14th June, they will be opening the gates to…
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Would you like to give wheelchair basketball a go?
Queen Alexandra College Wheelchair Basketball Academy Free Taster Day Queen Alexandra College, University of Worcester and The Albion Foundation have joined up to bring their specialisms to this exciting event. Ignite your passion for wheelchair sports through their free Wheelchair Basketball Taster Day. When? Saturday…
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Receive a £30 voucher for sharing your experience of sports and exercise for disabled children
This opportunity is now closed. If you are the parent of a disabled child who takes part in sports or exercise we would love to hear from you. We are writing a new webpage about “Sport and exercise for disabled children”. Please get in touch with me at ema.thornhill@scope.org.uk if you would be willing to help us with…
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Drumming and the Disabled
Hi everyone, I am a college student living in England, who is looking forward to introducing two new products to the music world. Those would be A)Unbreakable drumsticks, and B)Drumming gloves for those with disabilities. While the first concept remains in the realm of possibility, the second product, as far as its…
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Free webinar: Disability representation in the media and LGBTQ+ community - 9 June 2021
It's officially Pride Month 2021 and all month long we'll be keeping you updated with news of online events you can get involved in :) First up is the charity ParaPride's Dis-section free webinar event taking place on 9 June 2021 between 6-7pm. Up for debate will be disability representation in the media and LGBTQ+…
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At Home Superheroes Challenge and the Parallel Windsor Virtual
At Scope, everything we do is about achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people. That’s why we’re super proud to partner with two, fully accessible, virtual challenge events. From the comfort of your own home, this summer, we’re bringing you Parallel Windsor Virtual and the At Home Superhero Challenge. Parallel Windsor…
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Hi, I'm sophiesoph! I'm studying social model of disability in the workplace.
I hope this is allowed I'm currently doing my nvq level 5 and I have to write about the social models of disability and how they structure organisations I was wondering if you have any feedback I could use please :) if this is not allowed please tell me and I will delete it
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Parents needed: autism and sibling relationships study
Dear Parents, We'd like to invite you to take part in a study about sibling bullying. We're looking for parents or guardians who look after autistic children to tell us a little bit about the relationship between their autistic child and their non-autistic sibling. The study is designed to investigate sibling bullying…
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Getting info online
Macquarie University in Australia would like to know what info cancer survivors look for online. What is helpful? Where do they turn to? This is a serious look at what is on offer, but knowing how helpful online community-speak is for Scope, Macquairie want to know what's good about this. The survey takes about 1/2 hr to…