Autism and disability news

Published on September 21, 2023

How can higher education better embrace neurodiversity?

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Academics and students at Arden University explore how higher education can embrace neurodiverity and realise the value of neurodivergent staff and students. 

How do you think higher education can better embrace neurodiversity?


'There's no one way to be autistic'

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In this short, animated film British author Sara Gibbs shares her personal experience of being diagnosed as autistic in adulthood and breaks down some of the popular misconceptions and stereotypes.  


Castle Cary mother starts small business with autistic son

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A mother and son have started their own juice small business to raise awareness of how autistic people can learn new skills. 


Man's disability campaign hits the high street

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The alternative logo shows two-able bodied people with a third person in a wheelchair

Sam Vestey, from Cheltenham, believed the wheelchair icon featured on badges and disabled parking bays is outdated. 

He has launched an alternative logo that shows two-able bodied people and a third person in a wheelchair with the working, "some disabilities are visible. Some are not. Take care of each other."