Hi everyone!<\/p>\n
I (Steph) hope you are managing to enjoy some of this lovely sun we are experiencing. I took some level 6 students to Alton Towers yesterday and didn\u2019t expect the weather so today I am feeling \u00a0the effects of a bit of sunburn!<\/p>\n
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This is going to be my last newsletter to you all, as I have now stepped down as co-chair of Spark! I\u2019ve been in the role for about 4 years and have\u00a0enjoyed it very much, but I feel the time is right to move on. I hope to keep involved in some way though, and I know there are a couple of people who are thinking about taking up the role alongside Holly. I just wanted to say thank-you to all of the committee for making the role so enjoyable and to all the members for your contributions to the work we have done over the past couple of years. I really think this staff network is helping to steer the university in the right direction on many issues and long may it do so!<\/p>\n
In other news\u2026.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Nadia Lincoln, a journalist student at the University of Sheffield has contacted us as she is looking into the \u201cdisability experience of staff and students in higher education\u201d. If you\u2019re interested in taking part there is a short research questionnaire<\/a> to fill out and she would be very grateful!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Committee members Pamela and Nick are going to be delivering a presentation on the\u00a025th<\/sup>\u00a0of May\u00a0about 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\u00a0please email\u00a0sparksdn@shu.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Examples will be anonymised, but we may ask to include the nature of your disability for context.<\/p>\n You can sign up to attend the event on The Changing Campus Eventbrite page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the most recent Inclusive Hallam Event, Neurodiversity and Me<\/a>, Bea Marshall spoke about what neurodiversity is and why it\u2019s an important part of inclusion and diversity. The event was recorded for anyone who couldn\u2019t attend but still wants to take a look \u2013 it\u2019s well worth a watch!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>The next Inclusive Hallam Event is a collaboration between ourselves and the parents and carers network \u2013 \u201cMaking Part Time Work, Work\u201d. The event will include speakers from Working Families and Scope and will take place on the 18th<\/sup> May at 11am \u2013 Noon. Keep an eye out for the advertisement in We are Hallam.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>SRSB are holding a series of events in 2022 as they are celebrating their 160th<\/sup> Anniversary. One of these events is taking place on May 25th<\/sup>, 10:30 \u2013 11:30am at the Sheffield Central Library. You will be able to take a virtual tour of SRSB\u2019s 160-year history with Sheffield.<\/p>\n You can sign up on the SRSB Eventbrite page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe Changing Campus Event<\/h2>\n
Neurodiversity and Me<\/h2>\n
Upcoming Inclusive Hallam Event<\/h2>\n
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB): A History<\/h2>\n