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<\/h2>\nSheffield Hallam Infertility and Baby Loss Support Group<\/h2>\n
Established in 2019, this support group is a safe space for staff to talk about their own experiences, and find support from others experiencing infertility, fertility treatment or baby loss. The group meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 12pm<\/strong> (currently online) and would love to welcome new members who would benefit from this support group.<\/p>\n For more information and to join, email Ruth Sowerby: <\/strong>r.sowerby@shu.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a> or <\/strong>InfertilityandBabyLossSupportGroup@shu.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As part of Autism Acceptance Week the Inclusive Support Team have organised an exhibition of autistic students\u2019 art in the main entrance to Owen building on the topic of \u201cWhat Autism is\u201d. The exhibition consists of art works and short pieces of writing. If you are at City Campus this week we would really recommend checking it out!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bea will talk about what neurodiversity is and why it is an important part of inclusion and diversity.<\/p>\n Join us to discover how much you already know about neurodiversity (but might not realise) and grow your understanding so you and others can thrive.<\/p>\n Sign up now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spark! Members are currently planning a joint event with the Parent & Carer Network to discuss part time working for next month\u2019s Inclusive Hallam Event. We will be discussing the positives and negatives of working part time, the challenges part time staff face and some of the benefits to both individuals and organisations.<\/p>\n If you work part time, particularly to manage your disability, and would like to share your experience please get in touch with by emailing <\/strong>sparksdn@shu.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examples will be anonymised, but we may ask to include the nature of your disability for context.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MS is unpredictable and different for everybody. Symptoms can come and go and change over time, and it\u2019s difficult to know how your condition might progress. That\u2019s why this #MSAwarenessWeek (from 25 April \u2013 1 May)<\/strong> The MS Society are shining a light on the uncertainty of living with the condition.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out more visit the MS Society<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Following March\u2019s Young Carer\u2019s Action Day, we want to share what support is available for Young Carers or Care Leavers at SHU.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You can also find out more about Young Carer\u2019s Action Day<\/a> <\/strong>itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat Autism is \u2013 an exhibition of student work \u00a028th<\/sup> March \u2013 1st<\/sup> April<\/h2>\n
Our next Inclusive Hallam event: Neurodiversity and Me<\/h2>\n
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Our next Inclusive Hallam event will take place on Tuesday 26 April (11-12pm)<\/strong>, where we welcome award-winning neurodivergent being, Bea Marshall, to Sheffield Hallam.<\/p>\nComing Soon: Spark! Event with the Parent and Carer Network<\/h2>\n
Contributions to \u2018The Changing Campus\u2019 presentation<\/h2>\n
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Committee members Pamela and Nick are going to be delivering a presentation on the 25th<\/sup> of May<\/strong> about the positive and negative impact spaces can have on disabled people in terms of accessibility, including sensory issues, crowding, and the types of spaces. This is to help inform the design of the new buildings and spaces. If any Spark! Members would like to contribute their experiences of the spaces of campus please email <\/strong>sparksdn@shu.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nMS Awareness Week: 25th<\/sup> April \u2013 1st<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n
Young Carer\u2019s Action Day<\/h2>\n
Call for new committee members<\/h2>\n