SunSurfer Arts & Education Consultancy
Developing inclusion in society since 2004
People worry about what words they should and shouldn’t use around disability and get very caught up about this. It’s true there is distasteful language that can degrade and devalue people and ‘other’ them. But the starting point is about treating people with respect, not about ‘correct’ language. ...continue reading "Respect and the language of disability"
I’m fortunate that I’m a researcher. It makes me question, and challenge, my knowledge. Research starts with you not understanding what people need or want, then going to find out. In the research world, not knowing at the start of a project is a good thing. ...continue reading "Meeting access needs – start from the point of not knowing"
There are many aspects that need to work together to create inclusive environments, experiences and people. We talk about inclusive communication in our blogs or the pathways towards meeting access needs. ...continue reading "Food and Inclusion"
An important part of learning is role models. Children watch other children and adults and mimic their behaviour, aspiring to be like them. Or in the instance of negative role models aspire not to be like them. Adults do this too and we watch the way other people behave and copy those behaviours. ...continue reading "Everybody needs role models"
So, you have a deaf or hard of hearing friend or colleague and often when you invite them out they are busy or they cancel at the last minute. What’s going on? ...continue reading "Inclusion and deafness – finding a space that works"
