learning disabilities

Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2022 – I AM Festival
To celebrate Learning Disability Week, we’re at I AM Festival – a yearly celebration empowering D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people to explore their creativity.
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‘Our View’ – Videos made by young people, for young people
‘Our View’ is a collection of short films made by young people with special educational needs and disabilities on their experiences, challenges and successes in preparing for and gaining employment.
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AFK’s Top 3 Reasonable Adjustments for the Workplace
AFK’s Top 3 Reasonable Adjustments for the Workplace, small changes that make the environment and work processes more accessible to all.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 is “Connect with Nature”, highlighting the important role nature can play in boosting wellbeing.
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Loneliness, lockdown and disability
Disabled people are more likely to experience loneliness than those without disabilities; how can we provide enough support during this challenging time?
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One Dear World: celebrating diversity with new range of disability dolls
One Dear World has launched a new crowdfunding campaign to expand their range of multicultural dolls to include six new inclusive disability dolls.
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Bridging the Disability Employment Gap
The City Bridge Trust’s “Bridge to Work” programme aims to narrow the employment gap for young disabled people in London.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2019
To celebrate Learning Disability Week, we’re sharing some of our favourite success stories from our Life and Work Programme at my AFK.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2018: Part 2
It’s Learning Disability Week this week, so we’re sharing some of our favourite success stories from our life and work programme at my AFK.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2018: Part 1
It’s Learning Disability Week this week, so we’re sharing some of our favourite success stories from our Life and Work Programme at my AFK.
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