UDL-IRN Summit: Can UDL help solve the biggest problems in education today?
20th March 2023 -The first session presenters on the stage at the recent UDL-IRN Summit told of when they first met. At a summit of years past, the two sat next to each other as strangers. “Do I belong here?” The question was on both Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles and Andratesha Fritzgerald’s minds.
It was answered when they found community in one another. That first conversation led to a years-long friendship between the two activists. It’s a friendship where they’ve shared a lot of hard, important conversations.
“Do I belong here?” It’s a question UDL practitioners who work in education aim to answer with a “yes,” for each and every learner they encounter.
Over two days, the UDL-IRN offered many helpful sessions to participants at many different stages in their UDL journey. Below, we highlight key summit takeaways.
Discover learnings from:
- Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer at Texthelp
- Andratesha Fritzgerald, author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning
- David Reid, architect and creator of the UDL Deck of Spaces
- Rene Sanchez, Superintendent of Champlain Valley School District in Vermont
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How to approach disability inclusion with triple A technique
13th March 2023 -In a recent webinar, Texthelp’s CEO, Martin McKay, and Inclusion Specialist, Rebecca, were joined by guests from Ernst & Young (EY). Together, they explored the power of disability inclusion. Both Texthelp and EY were founded out of a true passion to make the world a more equitable place. During the session all speakers shared advice to help other organisations make an impact too.
Continue ReadingSXSW EDU: How can employers support different thinkers to transition into the world of work?
13th March 2023 -At the recent SXSW EDU event, Texthelp’s Founder & CEO, Martin McKay, joined a panel exploring, ‘The Power of Different Thinkers’. During this session they explored the strengths of neurodiversity, highlighting why workplaces should, and how they can, become more neuro-inclusive. Below, we highlight key insights.
Continue Reading6 facts I wish people understood about neurodiversity
22nd February 2023 -As someone with ADHD and Dyslexia, Cory shares what he wishes educators and employers knew about neurodiversity. Cory currently works in the Human Services field. Prior to this, Cory was a teacher in Canada teaching children in Pre-K to Grade 3. By sharing his experiences and insights, Cory hopes that he can help more people to understand what it’s like to be neurodivergent living in a ‘neurotypical’ world.
Continue ReadingHow to future-proof your business with neuro-inclusion
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Continue Reading10 business benefits that come from a neurodiverse workforce
31st January 2023 -From growing an inclusive, fair environment to driving innovation with unique perspectives, there are many ways neurodiversity strengthens any organization.
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