Developments during March and April Several Awareness related developments have been made during March and April which includes different showcase specials, presented themed projects, new mini project, dancing awareness special and participating in the community Showcase specials Further awareness showcase specials have been developed for supporting different awareness events. The edition for March presented 7 original blog articles and two presented themed projects for specific events including : International Women's Day Neurodiversity Celebration Week Internation Day of Happiness World Autism Acceptance Week. During April three awareness blog article was created (with an additional one from March) Also, an presented themed projects and a presented online special on dancing. This was for Autism Acceptance Week, World Autism Acceptance Day & Month, Stress Awareness Month, Autism Dance Day International Dance Day. Presented themed projects For the first time, a series of presented themed projects centred around a specific message to strengthen the support of a specific event. This special page combined an overview of the related projects as well as a focused theme. The first version was for International Women's Day under the theme "Be wise, be inspired and make a change". For Neurodiversity Celebration Week theme is beyond perceptions. "Stigma free" is for World Autism Acceptance Week, Day & Month. Each presented theme is changed every year, to update each theme, the existing content will be transferred into blog articles on Tumblr. Find out more by exploring the "Event+" pages of Plus Value Awareness website Featured insight I was asked to share a summary quote to promote world autism acceptance week for the College of social sciences at the University of Birmingham. The quote was presented as a social media post template on my hope for the next 12 months for autistic adults from a black ethnicity background. Dancing Awareness Special For the first time, a special mini-feature was developed for April and May. The objective is to enable dancing in inclusive environments for hidden differences. "Embrace Dancing" presents dancing especially related projects, videos and information for supporting two events in April including "Autism Dance Day" and "International Dance Day" It includes a new mini-project to improve inclusivity in dancing environments. Visit the Embrace Dancing special for details Connecting awareness with the community For the first time in five years, I have resumed networking and spreading the word of plus value awareness at awareness and education events. The events I attended during March were located at the NEC. "Health & Wellbeing at Work" covers aspects working environment which impacts overall health. The event included the Neurodiversity section with key influencers to encourage better support strategies for workers with neurodiverse-related difficulties. The Dyslexia show includes education, positive influencers and much more. I had some positive feedback and my influence when meeting with one of the event participants and the presentation talks. Awareness participation with Transport I was invited to take part in sharing lived experiences. This was for Transport for West Midlands when I attended the transport authority Health & Safety meeting. This involves a collection of transport safety officers from different areas of the metropolitan west midlands county. I expressed many experiences when navigating through transport facilities and services. This includes packed environments, late hours and passenger behaviour. I informed the attendees of the awareness project "Zero Toxic" project against prejudice, bullying, discrimination and hatred. Combining my experiences and my "Zero Toxic" project I share several suggestions to be considered. Find out about other projects and developments by visiting the Awareness Index page Click here to find out more about Plus Value Awareness by visiting the information page Visit the Plus Value Awareness website to explore a variety of projects, developments and insights. Note to editors:
Plus Value Awareness The Plus Value awareness initiative is a family of projects, information & campaigns about challenges to understanding and awareness for people with invisible difficulties, to see more human rather than medical aspects and to promote and educate a better sense of value. Eventually to develop this awareness initiative to provide in the future potential services, products and social mission activities as part of the umbrella identity Aware+Vision. Hidden differences are used to describe independent people who live with specific neurological difficulties or Anxiety which is not noticed. This is associated with moderate or mild psychological and learning-related conditions (including Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD & Social Anxiety). Keith Mckenzie With a background in Art & Design (including Graphic Design & Digital art) and a participant in the music-related film documentary, events & record label project King Of the Beats including filming and behind the scene preparations. Also has been involved with providing awareness projects, campaigns & information for 20 years with the Awareness brand Plus Value Awareness along with Differences Originals. Also are involved with salsa classes and events including participating in two major salsa dancing conventions at Birmingham NEC
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