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It was super fun to facilitate my first LEGO Serious Play workshop since 2019 (Covid was not kind to LSP sessions). It's such a great method to uncover different ideas. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to share their thoughts.

"The unemployment rate in Australia for autistic people is 34.1%... It is not enough to invite us into the workplace. You need to ensure we feel welcome and safe after we accept the invitation." theconversation.com/how-do-we-make…

Space is limited at UNSW Paddington, so for anyone needing some respite from what can be a sensorily intense campus at times, this is a small but much needed space. Foot traffic is very limited and generally the lights are off (they were turned on for this photo).

"...there are occasions when I am in a constant state of adrenaline and fight, anticipating or predicting the next dilemma and already fighting a war when someone says my access needs are too expensive, too complicated, too much of a burden." abc.net.au/everyday/we-ne…

I'm looking forward to mentoring student teams taking part in the UNSWFounders Student Diversity Hackathon. There is still time to join if you're a UNSW student interested in developing solutions for improving equity, diversity and inclusion at UNSW. unswfounders.com/student-divers…

So much happening at Diversity Fest 2022, running Oct 24-31 across UNSW! I'll be speaking at the Inclusive Education Showcase on Oct 25 from 9am, reflecting on our Autism Friendly Campus project. More info and (free!) tickets available here: events.humanitix.com/3rd-annual-inc…

A wonderful session this morning on the potential of assistive technology and inclusive design at the Spark Festival. Including superstar panel (left to right), Melanie Tran, Pete Horsley, Noel Joyce (via Zoom) and Eloise Cleary.

It was a pleasure to hear some amazing ideas on equity, diversity and inclusion projects to support UNSW students while mentoring at the UNSWFounders Student Diversity Hackathon today. Good luck to everyone pitching their ideas tonight!

"...the artwork was also a catalyst for conversations and raising awareness with curious children and awkward parents." "...kids have this beautiful thing of not much of a filter and they'll be like, 'Whoa, check that out'." abc.net.au/news/2022-11-0…

Signage for accessible parking spaces varies widely in NSW, from old 'disabled parking' signs through to the guerrilla response (and subsequent adoption) of Sara Hendren's Accessible Icon Project stickers. How would you choose to sign them?

I had the privilege of leading the Labs Pathway Project at UNSW this year, facilitated the ADA Innovation Hub team. Here is a taste of some of the amazing outcomes from the program. If you'd like to see more, join us at the showcase next week: eventbrite.com.au/e/ada-innovati…

“…debate centres on whether [profound autism] is an appropriate way to highlight the high support needs of a subgroup of autistic people – or whether the term may be a step backwards for community understanding and acceptance.” theconversation.com/from-deficits-…

Super excited to have just received a box of KA McKercher's Beyond Sticky Notes and Model Of Care cards. These will be a key resource for participants in our upcoming UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture short course, 'Designing Desirable Assistive Technologies', running in 2023.

"My 13 years in the UK felt heady and shifted my feelings of shame about my limb difference... It was a shock to the system when I moved back to Australia. It felt like stepping back in time." abc.net.au/news/2022-11-2…

I had the pleasure of discussing the UNSW Paddington campus Autism Friendly project at the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP webinar this week, alongside work from the amazing Melissa Black, Matthew Oastler and Emma Gallagher. @TomTutton also made me promise to publish our findings very soon... 😉

In October the UNSWFounders hosted the Student Diversity Hackathon, where I was a mentor. Now you can watch a short video, which shows a few of the great ideas developed and some of the skills and experiences that you can find in the Founders programs. youtube.com/watch?v=-ViM8E…

This year I led the Labs Pathway Project at UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, with the amazing support of Carly Vickers and the Innovation Hub team. Check out some of the excellent work that was developed by ADA academics and students during the LPP here: unsw.edu.au/arts-design-ar…

“Autistic people, like Mr Bell, experience some of the highest rates of unemployment in Australia. Stereotypes mean they can get pigeonholed by a belief they are only suitable for certain careers, which restricts their work choices.” abc.net.au/news/2022-12-2…

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