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On Location
As part of the Project Director’s commitment to promoting the Plus Value Awareness initiative, alongside Differences Originals and Embrace Dancing, across different parts of society, this section provides a summary of the places, events, and communities that the Project Directors have visited to spread the word
Unless otherwise stated the online links are for the Project Director's website and opens in a new window.
Spring & Summer 2026
Attending Birmingham Disability Festival at Matthew Bolton College
The project director visited this event for the third time. It took place at Matthew Bolton college near central Birmingham.
This includes special guests sharing their experience and development.
Including Mark Fostbrook, West Midlands Disability Inclusion Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority, Andrew Bull Community Development Offer at BMet and Daisy Garrett from Anjali Dance Company.
Meet with an inspiring neurodivergent designer at Birmingham Design Festival
During my attendance the project directors met with designer Grahame McGowan who admitted he lives with ADHD & Autism during his presentation as a guest speaker at Birmingham City University's Art & Design campus near Central Birmingham
Read the full article on the project director's experience at the festival .
Winter & Spring 2026
Neurodiversity Workplace Event
A workplace seminar organised by the West Midlands Combined Authority, highlighting best practices for supporting and embracing neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The event featured neurodivergent CEOs and influencers and took place in West Bromwich during Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Naidex
For the third time, the Project Director attended the national disability expo at Birmingham’s NEC. The event included presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speakers. He networked with organisations including Lloyds Banking Group, ITV, Channel 4, BBC Creative Diversity, Currys, and Hidden Disabilities (the organisation behind the Sunflower Lanyard), among many others.
Photography & Video Show
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the Project Director attended an exhibition showcasing photography, filmmaking, and content creation at Birmingham’s NEC. During the event, he met two participants who are neurodivergent and were pleased to be featured in the Achievers Project.
Journeys for Everyone
An event organised by Transport for West Midlands focused on improving accessibility across public transport in the region, as part of an ongoing mayoral strategy. The Project Director participated in workshops aimed at enhancing local bus and rail experiences.
Big Creative Summit
The Project Director attended an event organised by Creative UK at Birmingham Rep Theatre, gaining insights into the creative sector and developments affecting organisations, communities, and businesses.
