New Beginings

The Purpose of this blog is to promote The Dyspraxia Foundation E book' "Dyspraxic Adults Surviving in a Non-Dyspraxic World" self help book for dyspraxic adults. All proceeds go to the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult support groups. Available on Amazon for £9.99

 An Unexpected Turn of Events

On Monday I did a TV Presenters course. (I will do a separate blog on this when I get my reel back, so I can post my video as part it.

TCIL Staff raising Funds for Dyspraxia Foundation's Funky Friday.

 I came into work on Tuesday and found I had an appointment with Judy my line manager & John the Treasurer of Future Visions. I was expecting it to be about my contract for the new Hate Crime Project but wondered why I hadn’t been given any contract to sign. There was no sign of getting any funding to continue being Future Visions Development Officer and my Travel Training Project Co-ordinators Temporary contract.. Both are coming to an end. on July 29^th. But I have been given another week to write the travel training evaluation report.

I found out that TCILs hosting fees had not been included in the funding budget and although the Sophie the Chief Executive Officer had considerably reduced TCILs hosting fees, there would not be enough income for me to live on. I was quite shocked as I had just spent money on a reel for the TV presenters course and I had just booked and paid for another Holiday in Pefkos.

 I decided there and then that it was time to move on and find another job. I slept on the decision before I said anything that I regretted.  My mind had been made up and had not changed  by the time I got up. When studying mindfulness I learned that everything has a beginning and an end. To bare grudges would be completely counter productive, so I will be leaving both Future Visions and TCIL on good terms and I will miss all staff, FV members and TCIL volunteers. 

Me with the Travel Trainer volunteers

I was relieved to find that the job market in the voluntary sector has improved considerably since last year when my job was at threat. This week on the Salford CVS Jobs website there are 4 jobs I could apply for and people at work have emailed me 2 other job vacancies. My self-confidence has improved over the past years while working at Trafford CIL and I have every confidence that before October when I go on holiday I will be in an exciting new job.

 

Future Vision's Christmas Craft Fair

 I know that I have excellent skills in community development, delivering training, disability awareness, and working with disabled people. I also have the knowledge to know exactly what my access needs are and make my own assessment for Access to Work the government organisation that funds workplace grants for disabled people to help them keep their job. It is no surprise to me that there are many dyspraxic community development workers. The way dyspraxia affects me from as an individual. has its advantages in these types of jobs. I make connections with people from all walks of life.

• ·         I’m caring but empowering
• ·         I have a strong sense of social justice
• ·         I understand disability issues and anti-oppressive practice from a personal perspective
• ·         I have a sense of humour
• ·         I can think outside the box
• ·         I have excellent coping strategies that I can share with other disabled people
• ·         I am innovative and creative

I have added my CV for any potential employers reading my blog
JANET TAYLOR CURRICULUM VITI

A self-motivated, hardworking, conscientious individual who has gained a variety of skills in the work place. Has 24 years of outstanding teaching skills teaching students with a wide range of abilities in SEN, Community Education and University. Specialism in Dyspraxia Awareness Training, Community & Youth Work, Inclusive Education and Disability Studies. Has 16 years of experience i working in community, development, work and working with disabled people, Jewish People, the BME community, Young People and the LGBT Community. Is an excellent team player with the ability to work on her own initiative. Is flexible in her approach to meet the needs of the company and willing to undertake any training required to enhance her skills and knowledge in the workplace.

Employment History

Dyspraxia Foundation 09/07/16-present Adult Advisor/ Representative  

Representing dyspraxic adults at Trustees meetings, setting up adult advisory panel with dyspraxic adults with various expertise, chairing adult panel, giving information & advice, representing adults and the DF at internal & external events.

Trafford CIL 29/11/15- 29/07/16

Travel Training Project Co-ordinator

Recruiting disabled volunteers and giving them training to teach travel training to people with learning difficulties. Recruiting travel trainees, networking with other organisations, supporting volunteers, monitoring & evaluation of project.  

Future Visions 04/13-29/07/16   

Development Officer

Facilitating meetings and activities for people with learning disabilities. supervising sessional tutor, Networking, Recruiting new members. Supporting volunteers with participating in service delivery consultations, Publicity & Marketing.  Internal Verification of Open Award Courses, and assessing  & mentoring PGCE students.            

Dyspraxia Foundation Manchester Adult Support Group Oct 2000–Present (now

Co-ordinator (Voluntary Work)
Facilitating a self help group for adults with dyspraxia and related conditions, organising social events, facilitating and training committee, Delegating running of the group to members Group & individual work, Networking and advising , Representing dyspraxia and other disabled peoples groups awareness raising in the community. Representing Dyspraxic Adults on DFs advisory panel with a speciality in education & group development.

Salford Disability Forum  (Voluntary Work) March 2003- July 2005 February 2012-2016 Representing Dyspraxic adults, working in partnership with social services, PCT, Local Colleges and disabled people’s groups. Running Advocacy & Advice Stall at Ordsall Health Centre. Supporting Garden Centre

Dyspraxia Inclusive Training-Salford 2006- 2011
Self Employed-Dyspraxia Awareness Consultant
Preparing dyspraxia and neurodiversity awareness training for statutory and voluntary sector and employers

Tameside Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Community Networker June 2010-May2011
Recruiting & training volunteers from hard to reach groups. Devising Enter & View training for volunteers. outreach work. Working as a tem member of LINK & Tamside 3rd Sector Coalition.

Phoenix Supported Employment, Salford Nov 2009 – May 2010
Disability Employment Officer
Supporting young adults with learning difficulties into employment and training opportunities

BAND Building a New Direction Dec 2007-Oct 2009
Travel Training Project Co-ordinator
Piloting a cutting edge Travel Training  project for people with enduring mental health issues.

Work Based Experience for the PGCE Jan 2007- May 2007
University of Bolton Teaching 2nd Year BA (Hon) Community Studies students the Politics of Disability. Teaching Disabled Undergraduates & Graduates on return to Work Courses for the Designing Futures and Rise and Shine Projects. University of Manchester Community and Youth Work Courses.

Qualifications

Manchester Metropolitan University MA Inclusion & SEN (Pass)

University of Bolton Sept 2007- May 2007
PGCE Teaching in Further and Higher Education
Met Requirements

University of Bolton Nov 2005- Sept 2006
Advanced Diploma in Professional Development -Merit

University of Bolton Oct 2004- Jan 2005
BA (Hons) Community Studies 2:1

University of Manchester Jan 2002- Sept 2004
Diploma in Community and Youth Work- Met Requirements