THE Sunflower Lanyard is designed to let businesses, professionals and people know that someone with invisible disabilities may need a little extra help – but wearers of the lanyard say it is being affected by confusion caused by the pandemic. The scheme is designed to be used for people […]
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New degree supports demand for Special Educational Needs and Disability teachers
RECRUITMENT is now underway for an innovative new course at The University of Sunderland. THE programme will allow trainee teachers to specialise in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in both mainstream and specialist schools. Primary Education with SEND route into QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) starts this September […]
North East comedian to perform at Newcastle University for Disability Awareness Week
A North East comedian will be performing at Newcastle University for their Disability Awareness Week. Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy on stage, will be doing a stand-up comedy gig tonight (April 25) from 6pm til 8pm at the university’s union to raise awareness of neurodiversity. Mr Ridley performs with […]
National Hate Crime Awareness Week : Disability
The National Hate Crime Awareness Week started on October 8, the week of social media activity that aims to provide a greater understanding about what constitutes hate crime by getting people to talk about it by using the twitter hashtags such as #StopTheHate, #NHCAW, and #BeingYou Hate crime can occur in lots of different […]
North East comedian Lost Voice Guy performing at Edinburgh Fringe
A North East comedian who is unable to talk is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival throughout August. Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy on stage, is taking his communication aid with him to share his new show Disability for Dunces Volume Two. His show is described on […]
North East bus operator shows support for Disabled Access Day
A North East bus operator has shown its support for Disabled Access Day on Saturday, March 12. Stagecoach North East, will be helping passengers with disabilities by displaying posters of buses across Sunderland to raise awareness of Disabled Access Day. As well as this, the bus operator will be providing service […]
Fate of Gateshead children’s care centre hangs in balance
North-East parents face an anxious three-week wait to discover the fate of a Gateshead children’s care centre. Grove House, in East Park Road, could face closure in light of budget cuts by Gateshead Council. The council aims to offset an estimated funding gap of £50 million over the next two years […]