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In April this year an innovative volunteer project, devised by the Ace Centre and funded by the V Charity in conjunction with Fox Fm and GCAP Charities, is being implemented in five secondary schools in and around Oxford.
The purpose and aim of the project is to train and support sixth form students in the chosen schools to become volunteer advocates for children with disabilities within their school.
Our very own CEO, Toby Hewson, has been invited to train these volunteers in ‘disability awareness’ assisting them in their role as advocates.
The Ace Centre is an Oxfordshire based disabled children’s charity which has a renowned reputation in the field of communication aids and assistive technologies for children with disabilities. Offering assessment and training, plus software and publications (much of it free) they aim to find technology to provide solutions alongside other methods of communication, like signing and gesture.
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Due to the huge demand for services in schools, we are desparately seeking disabled people to works with us in presenting workshops. We are holding another Information Day on Monday 28 April at our offices in West Sussex.
Contact us: If you are an aspiring and inspiring individual happy to share your life stories as a disabled person.
We will give you all the support, training, equipment and help you need.
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We are delighted to announce an exciting new project, aiming to develop workshops for secondary schools in conjunction with Bourne Community College.
Headed by Margaret Eva, Bourne Community College, which has achieved and overall ’outstanding’ Ofsted, has embarked on a crucial development partnership with JUSTDIFFERENT.
The college, is a comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen and is situated on the border of West Sussex and Hampshire.
The ethos at the college is very unique. They are an inclusive school and emphasise enjoyment in learning within an ordered and caring environment. Every individual is valued and they have ambition for all students.
“The Bourne is a successful school and we are proud of all our students’ achievements in a wide range of fields that include the academic, musical, sporting and artistic. We are committed to promoting learning as a lifelong process and putting theory into practice into working in close partnership with our community.
We are really excited to be involved with JUSTDIFFERENT in helping them develop workshops for secondary schools. A number of departments and students will be involved helping to shape the project and its outcomes. From helping to develop online workshop resources to teaching students about charity and volunteering, this project is a partnership guaranteed to benefit both parties” says Headteacher Margaret Eva.
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Interested in learning more about the important role of a workshop presenter? We have got a challenge and we need you.
In order to reach the large number of primary schools in the UK, we are looking to recruit disabled people who have a willingness and passion to help us change the way people view disabled people. We provide training and support. We coordinate all the bookings and we also provide the equipment necessary for you to carry out the work.
Our next ’Job Opportunity Information Day’ is on Monday 4th February at our offices near Chichester, West Sussex. This day is an opportunity for you to informally meet the rest of the team and hear about what we are doing. And if you like what you hear, and wish to join us in visiting schools - speaking to children about how you live your life as a disabled person, you can ask us about how YOU can become a workshop presenter.
Places are limited. Bookings are necessary. So don’t miss out, contact us today!
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A mail shot to 2000 primary schools in the South East left our offices in November shortly after our launch event.
The enthusiastic response has been incredibly exciting for us.
In order to meet demand, we are urgently seeking disabled people with an interest in talking to children in schools about how they live their life as a disabled person - a life that is very similar to theirs and just a little bit different to theirs.
We provide you with full training and the equipment required. We will work with you to create your workshop in relation to your skills and abilities. We will manage and coordinate all workshop bookings for you.
This is a unique role, a role that will enable you to influence a future of acceptance for all disabled people. Contact us today for an informal chat.
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Besides sparkling wine and canapes, a heady mix of fun and learning was on the menu at the opening of JUSTDIFFERENT on Thursday 1st November.
Attended by over fifty people the building was buzzing with introductions and enthusiastic chatter.
Amongst the guests were teachers and pupils from local schools; Westbourne House, St Mary’s C of E Primary, Bourne Community College and Ingfield Manor.
Taking centre stage was JUSTDIFFERENT’s CEO,Toby Hewson who captured the audiences attention with his innovative workshop presentation on disability and difference.
All in all the evening was a resounding success and the team at JUSTDIFFERENT wish to thank all involved in making it happen. In particular a huge thanks to Prem and Madhava of Dharmafly who very kindly took lots of photos. More of which we will share with you soon…
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Not just any job - this one is different!
We are seeking aspiring and inspirational disabled people to work for us as workshop presenters. Able to engage with children and young people you will be visiting schools in your area showing the pupils that people with disabilities do exactly the same things as them, they just do them differently.
We are holding a Job Opportunity Information Day on Wednesday 31 October in West Sussex.
Bookings are necessary and the deadline is 17 October.
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The days of working in a garage are over!
We are thrilled to announce that the team at JD have now moved to new premises. Situated a few miles from Chichester, surrounded by beautiful countryside, our new offices provide a more comfortable and inspiring working environment.
We would like to express our thanks to all involved in what turned out to be a very smooth move.
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