This work has been commissioned by the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) with funding from NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (WTE) Directorate. This project will focus on inclusive practices in higher education for Disabled learners. As part of the project, we will engage with various stakeholders including educator providers and Disabled learners, to understand what inclusive practice currently looks like for Disabled learners in Prosthetic and Orthotic higher education. It is invaluable to understand the lived experiences of Disabled learners, and to open up the conversation about Disability and inclusive practice within Prosthetics and Orthotics. For more information please email gemma.cassidy@bapowp.axia.support
As part of the NHS England project that is researching inclusive design in higher education for Disabled learners, BAPO is running some listening sessions and wants to hear from students and graduates to understand the barriers and enablers in their higher education and placement experience. See the poster and link below for more details or email gemma.cassidy@bapowp.axia.support
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Around 15% of the population is estimated to have a neurodevelopmental difference, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. This number tends to be significantly higher in industries that champion creativity and lateral thinking – such as P&O.
This virtual webinar offers an introduction to the topic of neurodiversity, from a neurodivergent perspective. It explores the most common neurodivergent conditions and seeks to explain why we think, feel, and act the way we do. It looks at practical, holistic ways to accommodate and work with neurodivergent traits – not just for neurodivergent patients, but for neurodivergent staff and other stakeholders too.
This will be followed by a discussion on the NHS England project, what inclusive design looks like in higher education and how this can be applied in Prosthetic and Orthotic placement settings and the workplace to provide equity and inclusion for Disabled people.
This course will be useful for Placement Educators, Managers, Service Leads in P+O and the wider AHP community, Clinical staff, and anyone wanting to learn more about neurodiversity, inclusive design, and Disability in the workplace.
Webinar
More information here – BAPO Course – Celebrating Neurodiversity in Prosthetics and Orthotics
You can watch the webinar here or below.