Belfast City Council, in partnership with Employers for Disability NI, is organising an event to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for this event is ‘What is an Accessible City?’ and focuses on building a more accessible world for people with disabilities. Date: Tuesday 3rd December 2019 Time: 10.00am to 1pm with lunch […]
Archive | 2019
“Surviving in the Workplace as an Adult with Autism”
An inspiring and highly entertaining presentation was made by Jennifer Elliott, who is an employee in Novosco, about her experiences, good and bad over many years, in employment and how she has found success with the unique approach taken by Novosco. Thanks to Jennifer, Novosco for its fantastic support and hosting the event, Dante’s for […]
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Disability Awareness Briefings
Thanks to all the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council staff for participating so well in the recent series of Disability Awareness Briefings. It was a pleasure working with everyone involved!
Advice for Talking to Young People Following Trauma
This information from Mid Ulster District Council gives practical advice on how families can help and support young people in the weeks and months following a trauma: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/…/Greenvale-Hotel-Tragedy-… Advice for parents, caregivers and teachers who are supporting children and young people involved in major trauma. In the first few days after a trauma: Experiencing some […]