Discover Inclusion’s Post

Today is #worldmentalhealthday. As someone who has battled with their mental health for years, I am a big advocate for remembering that it's okay to not be okay. Acknowledging that you are struggling is the first step to getting the help you need. The stigma around mental health problems is still very prevalent and we can work together to fight this. No one should be fighting alone. If you have the time, take a minute today to check in with your friends and family. It is not just about 'How are you?' but also about your struggles and achievements, and really connect. If you need support, here are some free listening services; Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19 If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill. If you or someone around you is in crisis and needs immediate help, call 999. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

New YouTube video released... lets talk about the use of sign with SEND children! I am looking at this conversation from the perspective of someone who works with SEND children and often sees the use of sign. I am not a member of the D/deaf community, and I remind viewers in the video that D/deaf people are the best to learn from in this regard. Over the years, there has been controversy between the Makaton and BSL communities due to public mistakes that highlighted the difference in the different signs. Both the Makaton Charity and the Royal Association for the Deaf have made steps towards collaborating on public understanding. Watch the video and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/e5g9sdqu

Introducing Larissa Minner, one of the amazing presenters at the Access to Academic Learning conference! Get you tickets now! https://lnkd.in/eF4C43F7

Discover Assistance Our upcoming conference is raising money for the Discover Assistance Fund; learn more about what it is in this post! We aim to support all families regardless of their financial position. We are able to offer subsidised training, consultancy, and resources to families who need them. The assistance fund is available to families from a wide variety of backgrounds and financial situations. We understand how expensive it can be to have a child with additional needs and disabilities. We hope the assistance fund ensures that everyone will be able to access the resources they need.

Jo is one of my academic / neurodivergent idols so I am very excited to have her presenting at the conference!

I think this will be one of the presentations covering an area that is new to a lot of people!

We are very excited for Nandini’s presentation! Something completely different to what we usually see

Expanding our illustrations with the incredible Ellie Simmonds Thanks to a suggestion from a follower, Ellie will be the new visual for ‘diving’ and hopefully ‘swimming’ too… we can’t wait to see her in our resources. Is there someone you want to see represented? Comment down below! ID: illustration of Ellie Simmonds diving into the water. Illustration of Ellie Simmonds holding up 2 medals in front of a faded British flag. #swimming #paralympicsgb #paralympian #medals #representation #represent #disability #send #sendeducation #education #learning

Really looking forward to opening a conversation at the conference regarding technology as a tool for delivering equitable opportunities. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/eF4C43F7