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QMU Toy Box Diversity Lab
@toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social
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Research and practice lab based at QMU. Looking at tackling #ableism and promoting #disability literacy in #education settings
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toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social
In the news again: this time @drcuytman.bsky.social talks media representation of disabled people:

Full report below 👇
July 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
Do come along if you can!
wosdec.bsky.social WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · Feb 6
Looking for a way to discuss disability & ableism in the classroom? Join us for this session where @drsianjones.bsky.social and @drcuytman.bsky.social will discuss their research and resources.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-literacy-through-imagination-and-play-in-schools-tickets-1064131258239
Global Citizenship in Scotland logo Disability Literacy through Imagination and Play in Schools Professional learning for GTCS registered teachers from Scotland's Development Education Centres Tuesday 18th February 2025 - 4pm - 5.30pm Scotdec logo, The Toy Box Diversity Lab logo, WOSDEC logo
February 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
Apply to do a PhD with the @toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social

www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/p...
Have you seen the QMU PhD Bursary Competition? Pink post with clipart disabled figures and QMU logo Apply to do a PhD with the lab on Challenging Ableism in Education through Building Disability Literacy. Green post with QMU logo More info is at the link in the post or contact us. Deadline 14 March 1159 UTC. Green post with QMU logo.
January 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social
Join @drsianjones.bsky.social and @drcuytman.bsky.social 's next run of our short course

Details at the link

www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/s...
Join the next cohort of our short course, 'Disability Confidence for Educational Professionals' Pink poster with text above in a lighter pink circle surrounded by clipart images of apparently disabled figures. Learn about ableist practice in education using the social and affirmative models of disability A green post with the above in a lighter green circle surrounded by clipart images of apparently disabled figures.
January 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
@drcuytman.bsky.social and I will host the first 2025 meeting of the disability literacy in educational settings network on 14 January 1600 GMT

If you'd like the meeting link you can sign up at

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/wosdec...
Post for meeting. Contains text of post above plus a picture of an assortment of toys including barbie dolls in wheelchairs and a playmobil school bus. The QMU 150 celebrate a special year with us banner is at the top of the picture.
January 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
@drcuytman.bsky.social and the @toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social will be there :-)
steachersep.bsky.social Scottish Teachers for Enhancing Practice @steachersep.bsky.social · Dec 12
***Breaking News***
Scotland's first conference of 2025 is now available for bookings. Book now, for the early bird discounted price.

#ScotEduSky
December 12, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
@ClareUytman & I are recruiting parents & carers for a brief questionnaire study on the topic of teaching about disability and ableism in schools.

If you are eligible, we would love to hear your response. We also value reposts.

The link to take part is https://buff.ly/4eOHX9l
Who: Parents and carers of children aged 17 years and younger, who would like to share their views. What: A study about your perceptions of the way that disability is talked about in schools. How: A short, online questionnaire If you would like to be involved in this research project please scan the QR code opposite or the link below and work through the questions. https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/parental-views-talking-and-thinking-about-disability-what-works If you have any questions, please ask Dr Sian E Jones Email: SJones@qmu.ac.uk This project has received ethical approval from the Psychology, Sociology and Education Division Research Ethics Committee.
November 27, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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drsianjones.bsky.social
Delighted that our newest paper with @drcuytman.bsky.social
& Catriona Rennie is now published open access

@toyboxdiversitylab.bsky.social

Unlocking imaginations: lessons learnt from using story stem completion with young children
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November 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM