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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 26d

The NPHT is proud to champion truly inclusive workplaces.

In 2023, we launched our 'becoming seamlessly inclusive' strategy which included a programme which sought to address a distinct lack of employment opportunities for disabled people in our local area. ♿

#ParalympicHeritage #NIW2025 🏛️🎓

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · Sep 11

If you're at #GEMConference2025 representing a museum/gallery/etc in Leeds I'd love to talk to you about a project I've got funding for...

(If you're not at the conference and you fit the rest of the description I'd love to talk to you too!)

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Sep 10

On my way to @gem.org.uk Conference!

Looking forward to 3 days of hearing from amazing speakers and catching up with everyone!

Please do come and say hello if you are there.

#GEMConference2025

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Shannen Johnson @shannenjjohnson.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's #GEMConference2025 eve! The team are busy prepping for and we are so excited to welcome delegates tomorrow! Who is joining us?

A photo of programmes, tote bags and bookmarks being prepped for conference

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just tried it but not sure if it has worked or not 🤔

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today I have been busy preparing my presentation for the @gem.org.uk conference next week!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there and sharing about widening access for autistic audiences!

#GEMConference2025

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Aug 19

Everyone is responsible for accessibility.

Not just those with access in their job title.

Not just people with lived experience who may have been pressured to advise on access.

Everyone.

#Accessibility #Museums #LivedExperience 🏛🎓

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · Aug 11

📢 We’re Hiring! 📢

Role: Learning Consultant 🏛️🎓
Aim: To develop an accessible, curriculum-based, KS2 resource for our Global Virtual Museum.

Project Dates: Sept to Nov
Budget: £1,200
Apply by: Friday 29th August 2025

For more info & to apply, visit: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/learnin...

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Aug 7

I love these gallery maps at Leeds City Museum.

They are great for preparing you for what to expect and explains any access resources.

Previous maps even included content and trigger warnings for specific areas.

Such a simple way to embed accessibility into exhibitions.

#Museums #Access 🏛🎓

Photo of a gallery maps for Miffy on a yellow background. The map shows the areas of the gallery including Dick Bruna, miffy in the tent, miffy goes to stay, miffy at school and miffy and friends. Text next to the map reads, 'Gallery map, Please use this map to help you access the exhibition. This map labels what you can expect to see. Seating is available and additional portable stools can be found outside the entrance to use in the exhibition space. Sometimes thtis gallery will be loud as we encourage both children and adults to interact in this space. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to borrow ear defenders. We have large print exhibition text available and also have a magnifying glasses available to help read labels, again please ask a member of staff.'

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · Jul 31

📣 Exciting GEM News!

£30k Awarded to Action Research Exploring Inclusive Career Pathways in Museums.

To find out the seven museums that have been selected to participate in their new Inclusive Pathways Action Research Programme, click below!

🔗 gem.org.uk/our-work/gem...

#GEM #inclusivepathways

A graphic- on the left, a purple background with the research innitiative title on it and the ACE and GEM logos. On the right, an image of a man holding an object and a brush smiles at the camera,

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hello everyone, it has been a while so thought I would reintroduce myself!

I'm Emily, an access consultant supporting museums to increase accessibility for neurodivergent visitors and staff delivered from the lived experience perspective.

#Neurodivergence #Museums 🏛🎓

Photo of Emily, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair and glasses. She is wearing a white top with a strawberry pattern, sat on a blue chair with a white wall behind her.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · Jul 25

✨ Creating inclusive career pathways for young people

Join Kids in Museums and #GEM for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session about pathways for young people in museums.

📅 Tuesday 30 September, 2pm - 3.30pm
📍 Online
🔗 Book your place: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-inc...

#GEM

On the left, a blue background with the KIM and GEM logos and the title of the session. Onthe right, an image of two young school children in a museum space.

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · Jun 26

All ready for @glamcares.bsky.social conference today! Looking forward to hearing from all the speakers on the line up.

#GLAMCares2025

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Kate Fellows @katehfellows.bsky.social · Jun 23

So excited that @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House Museum have been shortlisted for a @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social award! Congrats to everyone shortlisted! Woo hooo!

#FamilyFriendlyMuseum
#museumlearning
#museum

Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎉 The wait is over! Meet the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 shortlist🏆

From free, hands on activities to co-designed inclusive resources, these museums are going above and beyond to ensure a great experience for their family visitors.

Explore the shortlist: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/06/disc...

Discover the UK’s best museums for families this summer - Kids in Museums

18 museums are in the running to be named the UK’s Best Family Friendly Museum.

kidsinmuseums.org.uk

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎉 The wait is over! Meet the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 shortlist🏆

From free, hands on activities to co-designed inclusive resources, these museums are going above and beyond to ensure a great experience for their family visitors.

Explore the shortlist: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/06/disc...

Discover the UK’s best museums for families this summer - Kids in Museums

18 museums are in the running to be named the UK’s Best Family Friendly Museum.

kidsinmuseums.org.uk

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · Jun 23

Good morning #museums, #galleries & #heritage sites of the UK!

Your challenge for today is to search for "maths week [country you're based in]", put the dates in your calendar & start thinking about how you can get involved!

(If you're already planning something, tell me about it!)

🏛️🎓 #MathsToday

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're in the @gem.org.uk magazine: 'Career Pathways in Museums'

Find our case study: 'Diversifying the Workforce', focussing on opportunities for disabled & neurodiverse people, through placements & traineeships #MuseumEd

Read about the aims, obstacles & outcomes on p22!
gem.org.uk/wp-content/u...

A screenshot of the NPHT's double-page case study inside the GEM 'Career Pathways in Museums' magazine issue. There are two photographs, one of a trainee taking objects out of an archive box, and another of a trainee pictured with our handling table.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · Jun 19

📣 Calling all freelancers!

Join Dr. Laura Crossley, workplace culture specialist and freelance arts consultant, and explore ways of navigating the challenges presented by freelance work.

📅 Wednesday, July 2, 10 - 11:30am
📍 Online
🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/freelancer...

On the left, a red background with the workshop title and details. On the right, an image of three women sitting ona bench outside. They wear lanyards and laugh.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · Jun 9

📣 FREE Online Session: Museum Learning and AI 📣

Join GEM and Jonathan Munro, Digital Learning Officer, Leeds Museums and Galleries, to discuss the potential uses of AI in museum learning.

📅 Tuesday, 22nd July, 11 – 12
📍 Online
🔗 Find out more: gem.org.uk/event/museum...

#GEM #Museumlearning #AI

On the left, a yellow background with the title of the session. On the right, an image of a black pen and keyboard on a white background.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · May 27

✨GEM Workshop: Community and Co-Design✨

Are you looking to effectively engage with communities? Join GEM and Beloved Adonai for a workshop on how to create sustainable partnerships.

📆 Tuesday, June 17, 10am - 12pm
📍Online
🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gem-worksh...

#GEM#museumlearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · May 22

📣 Call for Proposals 📣

Case Studies #35: The Sensational Museum

If you have embraced a multi-sensory approach, we invite you to share your experience.

⏱️ Proposal Deadline: Monday, 26th May.
🔗 For more information visit: gem.org.uk/our-work/pub...

#GEM #sensationalmuseum #GEMcasestudies

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · May 19

🌟 Happy Creativity & Wellbeing Week, 2025 🌟

As part of #CreativityandWellbeingWeek, we’re reflecting on the important ways museums and heritage learning contribute to mental wellbeing and social inclusivity.

🔗 To find out more, visit our website: gem.org.uk

#creativehealth #newhorizons

Home - GEM

The membership-based organisation for those who are interested in excellence in museums and heritage education. Educators of all levels are welcome.

gem.org.uk

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Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @teakayb.mathsy.space · May 17

tl;dr: sign up for some free professional development for museum folk in #Scotland here: my.nms.ac.uk/0/17854

🏛️🎓 #maths #MathsToday

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

📣 New funding opportunity

@gem.org.uk is offering grants up to £5,000 for projects that remove barriers to work experience and create inclusive pathways. Application deadline: 7 July. Find out more about applying 👉 gem.org.uk/our-work/gem...

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Emily Elsworth @emilyautism.bsky.social · May 13

That's great, hopefully catch up with you in real life!

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