Pioneered by the National Autistic Society, World Autism Acceptance Week aims to draw attention to the 700,000 people living with autism in the UK both to educate those unaware of the condition, and to help make the world friendlier to those who are affected by it.
You can read more about this at: https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/world-autism-awareness-week
This year, Queensmill introduced Q-inclusive; celebrating their partnerships within the local community.
Their Q-inclusive certificates included:
Tesco, Acton Vale
Tesco, have always been welcoming and supporting our students to develop their independence when shopping.
Matthew Trytell
Askew Cafe
For not only supporting our students in the community but allowing us to film staff to develop communication back in the classroom. Furthermore, little touches like food items on separate plates means a lot.
Chiswick House
Where students access work experience and develop numerous life skills, including: gardening, managing lunch breaks and navigating public transport, to name a few.