What's on this week

Published on January 22, 2024

Webinar: From College to Commissioner: Unlocking Opportunities

Phone screen stating 'Opportunity knocks'

Monday 22 January, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Zoom

Piers Wilkinson, Senior Policy and Campaigns Lead at Diversity and Ability, and ex-commissioner for both the House of Lords and Disabled Students' Commission, will talk on the opportunities and support available from apprenticeships to higher education via their own journey through higher education and beyond.

From failing college exams to becoming a sector leader, Piers will explore their own personal experiences and the practical steps that can be taken for unlocking opportunities.

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Decentering Neuronormativity: tour

Unpacking and Decentering Neuronormativity Seminar

Monday 19 January, 6:00pm - 9:00pm - YMCA Kings Cross, London 

Wednesday 24 January, 2:00pm - 5:00pm - The Proud Trust, Manchester

Friday 26 January, 6:30pm - 9:30pm - The Queery, Brighton

Sunday 28 January, 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, Dublin

Sonny Jane, a trans non-binary and multiply neurodivergent advocate and author of We're All Neurodiverse, is visiting from Australia to bring their signature seminar on unpacking and decentering neuronormativity.

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January meetup - neurodivergent friends in Thanet

January Meetup - Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet

Monday 22 January, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Modern Boulangerie, Ramsgate

Join the meetup for Neurodivergent adults to meet in a safe space with their peers. 

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SENsory Social Club at the Maritime Collection Centre

Friday 26 January, 11:00am (online), 1:00pm (in person)

The Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre, London

Join in a different creative adventure each week inspired by the vast collection at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre. This unique club is designed to support adult participants with Special Educational Needs and disabilities engage into social activities.

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Science Museum: Early Birds

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Saturday 27 January, 8:00am - 10:00am 

Science Museum, London

This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public (for example, autistic people and/or those with sensory processing differences). 

Click here to find out more and book your free ticket