We are pleased to announce Sharon Marsden, our Autism Development Worker has been accepted on the National Autistic Society Awards and Beacon Status Panel. Sharon has shared her journey of how she was accepted on the panel, what the purpose of the panel is and how it will help Aspire. Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire?I work as part of the Supported Living Management team, as an Assistant Manager and manage two supported living tenancies. We support people to live independently, as a tenant in their own right, with as little or as much support they need in a safe, Read more…
Have you or someone you know recently retired? Are you spending your days at home alone? Are you looking for a new purpose and routine? For many adults, retiring is an exciting time, with long relaxing days ahead, and a chance to replace early mornings and late meetings, with lie-ins Read more…
Do you think you may have dementia and want to understand the process of receiving a diagnosis? If you are worried about your memory and have noticed a change in your personality, behaviour, memory, or communication it is important to consult with your GP. It is beneficial to visit your Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science.To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are highlighting inspirational disabled women who have worked and still work within the science industry. Read our blog to discover more about four powerful women scientists, their disabilities, and how they Read more…
Tanya Gillies Level 2 Support Worker St George’s Community Hub Where do you work for Aspire? I work at St George’s Community Hub and have been here for eight months. I previously worked as the community champion in a supermarket, within my role I organised donations and raffles. I have done thirty years Read more…
Christmas can be a stressful time when buying presents, we would like to help make it easier for you. Here are some interesting Christmas gift ideas for someone special who is living with Dementia. Arthur The Musical Teddy Bear Arthur is a special therapeutic teddy bear that has many benefits Read more…
Choosing a Christmas present for someone with Autism or complex needs doesn’t need to be difficult. There are lots of autism friendly gifts out there, but our top tip would be to speak to the person you are buying for, or their carer, to find out what they like or Read more…
by Lesley Rowcroft What is storytelling for people with learning disabilities? Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Storytelling, both fictional and personal, can help to develop social relationships and build active participation in the community. It is something that can be accessible to everyone. Storytelling Read more…
Have you ever wondered why some people are better communicators, they seem to connect with some people better than others do? We all connect differently, in a variety, of ways for different reasons. Communication skills are integral to developing (and keeping) friendships. Expressing how you feel, your preferences, or just to say in a Read more…