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The initiative seeks to address the growing issue of health-related unemployment in the UK.

Breaking the Cycle explores the positive outcomes for individuals with mental health needs as well as NHS trusts, that supported housing services offer.

New research by Sense has found that over half of local authorities do not employ a single Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) teacher, to support deaf blind children.

Welcome to the VODG blog, a platform for insights, ideas and stories from across our membership, sharing what works and what’s next for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support for disabled people of all ages.

Halow Project has launched Building Destinations, a new pathway to employment for supported adults., created to provide more than just skills, it’s about providing tangible, real-world qualifications and experience that many supported adults need to take their next steps.

Look Ahead, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) and National Housing Federation (NHF) were delighted to welcome over 30 delegates from across health, housing, and social care to our Breaking the Cycle report launch event on the vital role of supported housing in mental health discharge.

Grace Eyre is excited and proud to be partnering with the Brighton Fringe this year, to make sure that the iconic event is as inclusive as possible, and ensuring that accessibility at the festival is considered beyond just wheelchair ramps, in a way that will benefit both Fringe artists and attendees, this year and beyond.

The Big Plan describes United Response’s ambitions, giving direction and clear priorities for the next four years. We all deserve to live a big life where every day joys are abundant, and aspirations and dreams are nurtured and within reach.

Fitzroy and Keyring have produced a white paper on cuckooing affecting people with a learning disability, autism and/or mental health needs. The report sets out challenges, current responses and steps to strengthen prevention.

Planning permission has been granted for a new Arts Centre at The Orpheus Centre. This marks a major milestone in the charity’s aim to create a world-class, inclusive Arts Centre with fully accessible spaces for learning, performance and creativity – growing capacity by nearly 50% to meet rising demand and increasingly complex student needs.

Named for Harry Charlesworth, who has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and many other complex needs, Harry’s Pledge is a commitment to carers focusing on four areas of support for those who need care and those who provide it. Make your pledge and learn more about how you can support the campaign.

AI Can is one of the UK’s first digital hubs and peer-led training programme aimed at increasing the safe use of everyday AI tools by people with learning disabilities and autistic people. It helps people use everyday AI tools with confidence, aiming to make digital tools inclusive and easier for more people to use.

The National Autistic Society hosts a free webinar about reasonable adjustments on 16 April. The session, which is open to all, brings together autistic speakers and inclusion specialists to explore how organisations can create environments in which everyone feels supported and able to do their best.

National Autistic Society has put together a toolkit to help provide feedback on the government’s SEND reforms, and to help put pressure on the Government to improve the plans. The toolkit includes a quick survey, guidance to help you respond to the Government consultation, and tips for getting in touch with your MP.

This conference is a partnership between Norwood, The United Synagogue and Gesher School, bringing together a broad range of community organisations from across the Jewish community spanning education, health, social care, community services and employment to strengthen how we design and deliver inclusive environments for neurodivergent people and their families.

Free course from Grace Eyre for people with a learning disability and autistic people focusing on the eight Foundation Digital Skills, including turning on and operating a device (laptop, tablet, phone), setting up an email, using word processing, communicating via social media and checking NHS appointments.

AFK’s equity, diversity and inclusion offer is designed to equip organisations with practical tools to build inclusive workplace cultures and create accessible career opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent people.