Disability Inclusion – March 2025: Monthly LinkedIn Roundup
Welcome to this month’s edition of our Disability Inclusion LinkedIn Newsletter!
We’ve been following some insightful and impactful discussions across the disability inclusion space – here’s a roundup of what’s been happening.
🎧 The Power of Creative Therapy – New Podcast Episode
Creativity can be a game-changer for mental health. In a powerful episode of Podcast on Purpose, Alison Lapper shares her journey and how her charity, The Drug of Art, is using creative therapy to support young people’s mental health.
The conversation explores her work with Crowdfunder UK , the importance of self-expression and how creativity can help us heal.
📌 Listen here: Podcast on Purpose with Alison Lapper
🎙 RNIB Connect Radio Talks Sight Loss & Disability Inclusion
Lara Davis, Director of Communications and Marketing, joined RNIB’s Connect Radio to discuss:
✔ The Changing the Image of Disability campaign
✔ The Sight Loss and Work Toolkit
✔ The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey
📻 Tune in to the interview: Listen here
🏢 Free Community Workshop: Reasonable Adjustments & Access to Work
📍 Emersons Green Village Hall 📅 20th March 2025 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Understanding Reasonable Adjustments and Access to Work can be life-changing for neurodivergent individuals. Lucy Smith Smith and the team at Inclusive Change At Work C.I.C Change at Work C.I.C. are hosting their final #InTheCommunity workshop, helping employers and employees navigate practical support.
🔗 Register here: Sign up for the event
💙 #NoDecisionWithoutUs – World Down Syndrome Day
True inclusion means making sure everyone’s voice is heard—especially in decision-making. CoorDown #NoDecisionWithoutUs campaign champions this cause, ensuring people with Down syndrome have a seat at the table.
📢 Join the conversation using #WDSD25 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionForAll
📅 National Supported Internship Day – Webinars on 27th March
Supported Internships offer real career pathways for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Want to know more?
Join these fantastic free webinars on 27th March 2025:
👥 For young people: Learn what a Supported Internship is from those with lived experience. Register here (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
👨👩👧👦 For parents & carers: Find out how Supported Internships help young people with learning disabilities and/or autism transition into employment.
Register here (7:00 – 7:45pm)
#SupportedInternships #NationalSupportedInternshipDay #Inclusion
🍽️ Down’s Syndrome Association: Recognition in the Culinary Industry
The Craft Guild of Chefs recently raised over £10,000 in support of the Down’s Syndrome Association at their Chairman’s Charity Dinner!
Four WorkFit candidates—all in permanent paid jobs in the food industry—attended this fantastic event.
Read more here: Craft Guild of Chefs Charity Dinner
#Inclusion #DownSyndrome #WorkFit
🏆 How Companies Can Lead in Disability Inclusion
Katy Talikowska’s latest article for Training Industry, Inc. explores how disabled people are natural innovators and why businesses need to co-create accessible training and development opportunities.
Read the full article.
#DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceInclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces
Upcoming Training & Events
Want to dive deeper into inclusion and accessibility? Join one of our upcoming sessions or find out about our services:
🔹 Free, How Do I Make Adjustments & Accommodations in the Workplace? (Lunch & Learn) – Register here
🔹 Free, Network & Support Workshop for Disability Confidence – Register here
🔹 An Introduction to Digital Accessibility – M365 & Social Media Platforms – Secure Your Spot
🔹 Disability in the Workspace Training – (Online) – Browse Sessions
Final Thoughts
These are just a few of the great conversations happening on LinkedIn.
Have you come across any standout discussions or resources on inclusion this month?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Look forward to have you joining Next Month…
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👉 Let’s keep the conversation going.
Connect with me on LinkedIn and stay updated on all things disability inclusion.
Until next month,
Andrew Holland
Empowering businesses to create inclusive workspaces & advance their Disability Confident journey.
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