Director @Autism_Alliance. Previously @GoodThingsFdn, former Senior Civil Servant. Musician, fell runner

Joined December 2010
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
Contact and 8 other charity partners want to hear the views and experiences of autistic people, their families, carers and personal assistants in England. Take our survey and help shape a new programme of education and coaching for families and carers 👉 bit.ly/PEP-Survey
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We stand with our partners in @AmbitiousAutism. We echoed their calls in our submission on #SENDreform for better in-school supports for autistic schoolchildren. .@GillianKeegan needs to ensure autistic young people aren't #WrittenOff. Sign the petition: bit.ly/3VrE3d9

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Join @AmbitiousAutism’s campaign and stop children and young people being #WrittenOff by an education system that doesn’t meet their needs. Stand with them and take action to protect their rights. Sign the petition bit.ly/3VrE3d9
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Londons Learning Disability and Autism Programme within NHS England want to hear from children and young people with learning disabilities & young people who are autistic, and carers, on how we can make your #NHS work better for you across London. Help shape your NHS! Please RT
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We are so thrilled to see this - well done to Chris and everyone involved in this special moment ♥ "Chris started his dream job today, and smashed it! All that know Chris know he’s not the most confident guy going but he has certainly overcome this and is looking forward to...
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
New open letter to the Government on specialist workforce 📬 With over 110 charities, professional bodies, unions & others @RCSLT's written to @GillianKeegan @SteveBarclay to ask that they address gaps in the specialist workforce in the #SENDReview. #SENDInTheSpecialists 1/X
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month! We're proud to have @epilepsyaction, @EpilepsyRUK, @youngepilepsy amongst our members! Give them a follow to find out about their work and how you can get involved to support people with epilepsy!
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
Are you an #autistic adult living in #Herefordshire & #Worcestershire who is looking for information and support? We are offering online support sessions. Visit our website for more info about the offer & how to refer yourself or someone you know: autismwestmidlands.org.uk/wh… #autism
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
Trainer and Development Officer, Catherine had a great time delivering a training taster session at @LevelqO yesterday! ✏🗣 Championing #neurodiversity is important, not only for inclusion in the workplace but for allowing individual talents to shine and making sure (1/3)
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Help us win funding for toddler groups 💛 NEAS is in with a chance of winning a top prize of £1,500 to run our toddler groups .. but we need your help in the public vote. Select North East Autism Society at: homesolutions.tkelevator.com… Thank you! #AutismAcceptance #Autistic

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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
It’s our rebrand launch @create_cafe ! #aphasia #aphasiacharity
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Tremendous afternoon celebrating the new name and brand for @AphasiaSupport - here’s to a future of new opportunities. This small but mighty charity works tirelessly to create a world where every person with aphasia has access to support. CEO James speaking at the launch.
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25 Oct 2022
Read the latest blog from our Trustee Matt about his autistic son Isaac's experiences in the digital world and how Isaac's tell-all, share-all mentality helps to put his parents worry for his safety and wellbeing at ease.
How the digital world is so unexpectedly positive for Isaac… for now. #AutismAcceptance Latest #autism blog if you fancy a read 👇👇 mysonisaac.net/2022/10/20/so…
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
Replying to @katdixon2012
This table is designed to illustrate the depth and urgency of data poverty. It impacts too many areas of our lives to go unresolved. The periodic table of internet elements is free to use, with credit to @KatDixon2012 and the Data Poverty Lab.
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
NEW: The internet is elemental to daily life in the UK. But how do we communicate the day-to-day impact of poor internet access? To visualise this, @KatDixon2012 has produced a periodic table of internet elements – an amazing (free!) resource from her Data Poverty Lab Fellowship
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5 Oct 2022
Through research we've found that most employers want to make workplace adjustments for disabled employees and candidates, but they are unsure how to do it. We want to change this. đź§µ 1/6 #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceAdjustments
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Well done @360Giving 👏🙂
5 Oct 2022
Why not start to work towards the NICE Kitemark for #Neurodiversity Inclusivity Confident Employers?✔️ Here is why we did it - and we are happy to share our #Inclusion learning with you if you would like to find out more ⤵️ threesixtygiving.org/2022/09…
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
In 2017 Pam & Roy told me about Tony Their autistic son detained in a crisis when he was 23 STILL locked away today aged 45 But…2 weeks ago …WOW! We stood infront of a beaut bungalow, swarming with workmen, watching Tony’s forever home FINALLY take shape @BBCBreakfast 🧵
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Adam Micklethwaite retweeted
👏Fantastic to see @GoogleUK are making it quick and easy for people to learn new digital skills with this campaign. Alongside others, Google.org will help us to help community organisations provide digital skills support to engage people in their communities.

30 Sep 2022
Welcome to #SkillsToGo! Our bitesize digital skills training campaign. We’ve teamed up with @IanWright0, @SteveBartlettSC, @HollyLTucker and @PattyOLovesU to share free skills you can learn, at a time that works for you. Visit bit.ly/3RvPBtS to find out more.
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