Our latest thoughts from the world of technology in education & the workplace

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Our research found that 94% of HR and D&I professionals have established neurodiversity and disability inclusion best practices into their workplace. While this is brilliant, we've still got a long way to go. That's because when it comes to D&I priorities, our research also found that disability is still ranked as one of the lowest. Race was the top priority at 38%, followed by gender at 25%. Socio-economic background, disability, and sexual orientation were ranked the lowest at 16%, 15%, and 6% respectively.

There are common myths that disability inclusion is complicated or expensive. 66% of employers say the costs of workplace adjustments are a barrier to employing a person with a disability. But this simply isn’t true.

Beyond the moral responsibility to do so, let's take a look at the growing need to bring disability inclusion into the D&I agenda.

3 reasons to bring disability inclusion to the mainstream: the rising, the unforeseen & the unforgettable

Businesses all over the world are making great strides for diversity and inclusion (D&I), but often disability is lower on the list of priorities. 

What is one way your organization can be more proactive in creating a workplace where curiosity about differences is welcomed and encouraged, and where inclusion is the mutual responsibility of everyone?

13 consciously inclusive behaviors to foster in the workplace

The festive season is here, and we know teachers are always looking for fun activities to lead into the winter holidays. This year, why not get your favorite EdTech tools involved? 

EdTech the Halls!

Get ideas for incorporating EdTech into your festive activities with this blog 

The festive season is here, and we know teachers are always looking for fun activities to lead into the winter holidays. This year, why not get your favorite EdTech tools involved? Here are 5 ways to bring the festive spirit to your classroom with Texthelp. 

KPMG

West Midlands Police

HSBC

Skipton Building Society

University of Warwick

Ruh Global Impact

Network Rail

AutoTrader

Inclusion North

Mills & Reeve

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust

National Highways

Shell

Last Thursday, 2nd December, organisations across the globe celebrated their achievements at Business Disability Forum’s (BDF) Disability Smart Awards. Discover who won, and explore their successful initiatives.

Disability Smart Awards 2021: A huge congratulations!

WeAreTeachers is an online media brand for educators committed to one of the toughest, most rewarding jobs out there. They have a vibrant community and publish daily articles, videos, and giveaways on their website and social media channels. We’re partnering up with them for their 2021 Mega Holiday Giveaway, where US-based teachers can win gift cards, books, tech, and toys throughout December.

Entering is really simple, just head over to our giveaway page and enter your details to win. The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 3, 2022 and the winners will be announced on January 7, 2022. 

One winning individual will receive a one-year subscription for their school (up to 1,500 students) to Read&Write, EquatIO, and OrbitNote (a $5,000 value). Texthelp can provide live training and demos for the winning school, as well as implementation and tech support throughout the one-year subscription.

The promotion is open only to legal residents of the United States who at the time of entry are a) eighteen (18) years of age or older and b) currently employed full- or part-time as an educator by an accredited public or private K-12 school in the United States. 

Read&Write, EquatIO and OrbitNote can be used together to cover all subjects, supporting students with reading, writing, math, and science. They help to create an accessible digital experience for all students. If you aren’t familiar with our tools yet, you can read a bit more about them below, or follow the links to their dedicated homepages.

We’ve teamed up with our friends at WeAreTeachers to give away a one year subscription to three of our most versatile classroom tools - Read&Write, EquatIO and OrbitNote.

Win a one year subscription to Read&Write, EquatIO and OrbitNote for your entire school

As the SNP pledge to provide a computer device for every school child, what can Local Authorities and Schools learn from the 72,000+ devices already distributed across Scotland.

Learning from the 72,000+ devices already in Scottish Schools

In March 2021, the Scottish Government pledged to provide a computer device for every school child. The plans mean that every pupil from P1 to S6 will be provided with an age appropriate laptop, for use in school and at home.