Thanks to Sue for sharing this inspiring story from BBC news about neurodiversity in the workplace:
‘How do you make your workplace more welcoming to neurodiverse employees, and ensure their talent is nurtured?’
Read more…: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51014028
Thanks to Ana for sharing about this BU student, who also worked with ALS.
Hello everyone, my name is Charlotte Collins and I have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing. I had a fantastic time at BU although the road to my success in being a graduate was somewhat long and at times challenging. Before I began my BU journey I had self-doubt about my academic abilities which ultimately greatly affected my confidence. This may have been attributed to having little support in middle and high school which definitely affected my learning.
Read more…:
After three years studying paramedic science I am approaching the end of my experience as a student and am preparing myself for a career as a paramedic. I have encountered many challenges along the way, placement progression, exams, essay’s and of course my final dissertation! This is where additional learning support stepped in and supported me throughout my journey. Additional learning support (ALS) helped develop my confidence and aided in my academic progression by taking the time to provide one to one appointments and teaching sessions.
I remember my first day at university and I now see how far I have come and how I have developed as a person and as a healthcare professional. Sarah, a member of staff amongst the ALS team supported me throughout my entire three years as a student & this support gave me the confidence to believe in my abilities and this always showed through my positive grades in which she helped me obtain. The entire ALS team at Bournemouth University was able to provide help and support even during my complicated placement schedule and always found time for me even at the shortest of notice. I aim to qualify as a paramedic and enjoy my new role in Bristol where I had moved from in order to study. I have not yet decided whether I wish to study again, I would like to take each day as it comes and enjoy my achievement for a while. That said, I do have interest in critical care and have always dreamed of becoming a critical care paramedic. That could be my next challenge!
– Well done Lauren – we wish you every success in your future!
Congratulations to Matt Coombs!
After studying Design Engineering at BU, he has landed an excellent position at AMTEK engineering to start in summer 2019 as a graduate mechanical engineer.
Matt was initially supported by ALS as he came to university with a diagnosis of agoraphobia and an ongoing panic disorder. In 2017 he was also diagnosed with a SPLD. He worked hard to overcome the impacts of his learning difference using different study strategies and never giving up.
Matt contributed to the Festival of Design Engineering with his Up Stream project – an auto gate system to aid hydro turbines. This automated butterfly gate would be powered by the wind.
Good luck for the future Matt.
Read these articles on MyPlus Students’ Club for top tips to ace your assessment day:
There are many simple, practical reasonable adjustments employers can make for a job applicant with visual impairment.
Thanks to Chris for sharing this great article.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sight-loss-does-job-gill-perry
AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) launches the latest edition of What Happens Next? The report compares the employment outcomes of disabled and non-disabled university leavers six months after graduating.
Read the findings of the report here:
http://www.agcas.org.uk/articles/1116
Thanks to Chris and our Careers Team @ BU for this relevant website & blog about the employment progress made with the increasing number of people with disabilities setting up their own businesses and entering self-employment.
Self-employment offers obvious advantages for many people with disabilities. This is becoming increasingly self-evident as the number of disabled entrepreneurs increases and their achievements are becoming more widely known and celebrated.
Find out more at this link, and you could sign up to their newsletter:
http://www.visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/self-employment-better-option-people-disabilities/
Thanks to Steevie for this….!
https://yahoo.tumblr.com/post/160514740259/introducing-yahoos-neurodiversity-employee
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