UDL Back to School Conference: 3 Thrilling Takes on Universal Design for Learning
7th October 2022 -The game timer has hit zero on our back-to-school conference UDL TOUCHDOWN: Making a play for all learners.
It was a day of amazing speakers, incredible dialogue, and useful Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tips. If you were able to join us, we hope your playbook is full!
These three conference takeaways filled us with inspiration. Maybe they’ll do the same for you, wherever you are on your UDL journey.
Continue ReadingInside Texthelp: “From my culture to yours”
7th October 2022 -Over the past year our Texthelp family has grown to include even more people from even more parts of the world. Today, our texthelpers are spread across 11 global offices in countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Northern Ireland, England and the US.
As with any family, it’s important to us that every single person feels included and part of the team.
But, how can you help your employees across the globe get to know each other?
Continue ReadingFrom Education to Workplace: Inclusive Technology for All Stages of Life
7th September 2022 -Technology has changed how we learn and work. In both education and the workplace, inclusive technology is helping people to realize their true potential.
Continue ReadingHow to Create a UDL Game plan
23rd August 2022 -Our annual Back to School Conference is coming up fast, so we thought we would run you through what you can expect from our free PD event.
Continue ReadingCAST Symposium: Key Takeaways
10th August 2022 -The trailblazers at CAST recently held their 8th annual UDL symposium, centered around learner voice. If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ve summed up the most pivotal moments for you. There are some gems though, so you’ll probably want to take some notes…
Continue Reading12 tips for supporting colleagues with ADHD in the workplace
5th August 2022 -Updated 1st November 2023
Individuals with ADHD often have energetic drive, and are able to hyperfocus on tasks that are driven by their interests. They're often creative, able to think holistically, and make great leaders because of their resilience. With these strengths, people with ADHD make a great addition to any workforce. They thrive best in environments that play to their strengths, and support any challenges they may have. Such challenges can include difficulty maintaining focus, impulse and concentration. So how can we support people with ADHD in the workplace?
To help you support a colleague or employee with ADHD, we asked ADHD coaches, business leaders, and people with lived experience of ADHD for their insights and tips for ADHD workplace adjustments. Here are 12 tips to help you support employees with ADHD to accomplish their tasks and feel accepted in the work environment.
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