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Over the last decade, homeowners have become increasingly concerned about long–lasting power losses that can occur because of floods, storms, and other extreme conditions. A professionally installed backup generator can counter the threat of long–term power outages and provide a household with the assurance of continued electricity that will keep the lights on and vital appliances, such as the heating system and medical equipment, working until the power is restored.
To get started with protecting your home with a backup generator contact Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling. Our generator technicians will find the right type and size of generator to meet your needs, install it, and supply maintenance services to keep it in excellent shape.
Contact Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling for backup generator installation in Bucks County and Montgomery County, PA.
Why Arrange for Backup Generator Installation?
Power outages are always an inconvenience, and if they last for more than a few hours due to downed power lines, bad weather, or other catastrophic conditions, they can cause extreme discomfort for a household. If people who depend on powered medical equipment live in your home, than a backup generator is an essential appliance to protect their health. Simple portable generators cannot deliver the wattage necessary during extended blackouts: a sturdy and permanent backup generator is necessary for this job.
It is important that you contact experienced professional installers to handle hooking up a backup generator for your home. There are a number of reasons you should rely on a company like Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling for generator installation.
Correct sizing: Every home has different power needs in case of an emergency. You need professionals to select a generator with the wattage that matches the appliances necessary to keep your home safe and comfortable during an outage. A system that’s too small will not work, and one that’s too large may overload your circuits.
Reliable performance: A backup generator must be hardwired into your electrical system, and unless skilled professionals handle this job, the generator may not work when you need it. An unreliable generator is as bad as no generator at all.
Right fuel source: Backup generators can run from a variety of fuel sources, such as natural gas or propane, but not every fuel is right for every home. Professionals will help you select the ideal choice of energy for your generator.
At Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling, we do more than install a generator to back up your home’s electrical system. We also make certain that it keeps working and is always ready to come to your assistance. We offer repair and maintenance service for the units we install to keep them reliable. Because you will only use your generator occasionally (and we hope you won’t have to use it at all), it’s often difficult to tell if the system has repair needs. A maintenance visit from one of our technicians once a year, usually before the winter starts, will provide you with the peace of mind that the generator is ready to do its job when the time arrives. We can also handle any of the repair needs the system may require.
Make sure that your home’s power supply has adequate protection with professional installation of a backup generator.

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Really, I'm in love with SDL2 : good portability, easy event handling, powerful audio API (what could be more powerful than direct writing to the buffer ?).
I started to use it for my (professionnal) game project, but I have to admit, all graphic-related stuff  is quite outdated. Sure it's far better than the worthless software rendering that were in SDL 1, but I feel it's the most lacking part. It's a big waste of resources for a desktop computer, and an inacceptable one for mobile devices.
Some people will say "do the opengl stuff yourself", yeah, but while I can handle the audio and other stuff myself handling OpenGL require lots of specific knowledge if you want to do anything more than the old "glBegin -- glEnd".
Meanwhile, i'll probably recompile SDL with his modifications. But it'd be nice to have this officially merged into SDL.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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Henry has no more than six dollars. Thuan ruined the surprise by talking about the party. Leaf after leaf fell to the ground. This is a love song. That went right over his head. I need to talk to her alone. You brought nothing. Washing the car took longer than we expected. You always believe me. What a terrifying city. There's no bridge out there, all the old buildings are crushed. These men or... human beings, I don't know... They destroyed all the great buildings. So ugly.
His remark put me out of countenance. Courtney refused to go with me. I used to live near a park. Alejandro seems to be concentrating on something else. Marcel can take a couple of weeks off if he needs to. The firemen soon put out the fire. Burglars broke into our apartment and stole my wife's fur coat. Without the slightest doubt, the dream was a memory from a previous life. Dan found out that Linda was wanted. The last leg of our journey will be the most difficult.
It was so hilarious that I snorted with laughter. Can I see that for a minute? You are in need of a holiday. As more paper money came into use, the value fell. No go? He took her by the upper parts of her arms. It's a shot in the arm. Our teacher looks young for her age. We often eat fish raw. Pete said Jan was a good pilot.
Roy said he wouldn't let it happen again. She's always trying to help other people. Susumu knows everything. I love to cook risotto. Last time I couldn't carry my baby to full term. Who is this pretty girl? Lindsey stayed with me. Have you ever planted a tree? I don't think you need to say anything more. A biodiversity sanctuary in Brazil called The Pantanal is threatened by deforestation.
If you hurry, there still might be some choice items left for you to buy. They were stuck together to maintain their own body heat Ravindranath promised that he would never lie to me again. I don't think Linda liked the movie. I never think of summer without thinking of my childhood. To tell the truth, I never really trusted Kristin. People are inherently good. You don't like me very much, do you? What can Carsten say? It never crossed my mind that he would actually carry out his threat.
It looks as if he were sick. Thank you very much for your kindness. What makes you think that Christofer prefers living in the country? She knew better than to ask such a stupid question. I prefer to work alone. In Saudia, women do not drive cars. I don't want to die yet. The parents of Bernadette were very embarrassed to reply to any questions, because they haven't seen her for a long time now. She sat for a famous painter. We may never know why.
Where's my bike? If you want to learn a language well, learn it by yourself. The sum came to 3,000 yen. To my surprise, he had a beautiful voice. My dad goes out for a walk every morning. Jock is probably not tired yet. I can't believe I never knew that. You just relax. Were you two close? She wrote to me to come at once.
Rich is in the next room trying to get some sleep. I need your signature. Did you beat them all? May the Force be with you. You won. I'm worried because the dentist I went to recently told me, "You've got periodontitis alright". Jerry sat on the floor next to Curt. He went to Hawaii to do some sightseeing. Kristin would likely agree with you. Don't worry about this. It's just a bad memory that will disolve with the first rays of sunlight.
Everyone has a right to say what he thinks. Come at ten o'clock sharp. Danny didn't know the gun was loaded. You shouldn't have doubted me. Such fishes as carp and trout live in fresh water. We like doing things on our own. Who is on duty? We watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham palace. The streets are empty because a storm is approaching the neighborhood. I had a nice chat with Marla.
Maybe he will be a good teacher. We've taken a hit. Trivial damage. If people have friendly relationships, I hope the world will be a better place. The time will come when you will understand what I mean. I'd like to learn French. I've troubled you! I will be waiting for the bus at seven. She fell asleep in his arms. She was ready to face her fate. Unfriendly urbanite thinking has spread to the far reaches of the Earth.

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French Vintage 1971 Printed Tea Towel Calendar. Rustic French Country Kitchen Wall Decor.
A French vintage printed tea towel with a calendar for 1971. It has been made from pure linen and features a print with a spaniel and hunting decor. The calendar tea towel was originally offered by the French company Economia to its clients as an end of year gift.
All of the months have been printed in French.
24 1/2" Long x 18 1/2" Wide (62 cm x 47 cm).
The vintage kitchen tea towel calendar is in good vintage condition with light surface and storage marks to the fabric.

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This single level commercial building at 108 Stirling Street, Perth was purchased by Stirling Capital in 2012 at an initial yield of 8.2%. It offered strong development potential in a high quality location. The existing 5 year lease (with a 5 year option) was held by the Commissioner for Main Roads with a total land area of 2,266sqm.
Development approval was secured for 168 apartments. The property was sold early 2015 with the investment providing strong returns above those forecast to investors.

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Coach Starkey joined the Whitewater Family in 2008. He has been coaching JV Softball since 2009. This will be his third year as the Head Coach for 9th Grade Baseball.
When not at work, Coach Starkey likes hunting and working on cars. He has three wonderful children: Dustin, Andrew and Jessica.
Gray referees High School football, has worked with FUGE Camps for six summers, and will began his teaching career in the fall of 2018.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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The West Virginia Supreme Court on Friday granted a motion to halt proceedings in what had been a nearly 3-year court case involving West Virginia’s right-to-work law.
The court approved a motion to stay a ruling handed down by Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey in February, according to a news release Friday from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
On Feb. 27, Bailey declared that part of the the Workplace Freedom Act is unconstitutional because it allows workers to refuse to pay dues, fees or other charges to a union, which, nonetheless, must still represent those workers.
In her ruling, Bailey issued a 30-day stay, preventing her ruling from taking effect and giving parties time to file appeals if they so desired.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is an extension of that stay, preventing Bailey’s ruling from taking effect for an undetermined amount of time.
Attorneys for the West Virginia AFL-CIO filed a response against Morrisey’s motion to stay the ruling.
The court provided no opinion in its order, which was included in Morrisey’s news release.
Justice Tim Armstead, who was speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates when the right-to-work law was adopted, was disqualified from the case.
Bailey said the law, which is widely considered to be antiunion represents an unconstitutional taking of unions’ property because they’re required by federal law to represent workers at union worksites whether those workers are union members or not. That argument was advanced by unions when they first filed the lawsuit in the summer of 2016.
The right-to-work law was passed with solely Republican support in the Legislature in 2016. Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed the measure, but GOP legislators had enough votes to override his veto.
After the unions filed their lawsuit challenging the law, Bailey issued a temporary injunction stopping it from taking effect in August 2016. Her order finalizing the preliminary injunction was filed in February 2017 and, three days later, Morrisey’s office appealed her decision to the Supreme Court.
While that appeal was pending, West Virginia legislators passed a bill in the 2017 session addressing some of Bailey’s concerns about the law. Republican Gov. Jim Justice vetoed that bill, citing concerns about changing a law that was the subject of a current lawsuit, but legislators overrode his veto.
In September 2017, the Supreme Court, in a decision written by then-justice Menis Ketchum, overturned Bailey’s preliminary injunction and ordered her to hold a “final hearing on the matter. According to Bailey, all parties to the lawsuit then said they had no more arguments or evidence to present, and agreed there were no disputed issues of fact.

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Besiktas and Paris Saint-Germain are considering signing Newcastle United players – but both have back-up plans in place.
Besiktas have confirmed Papiss Cisse is on a three-man shortlist, although they are yet to bid.
Despite reports Yohan Cabaye has reservations about joining PSG, coach Laurent Blanc is still considering a bid for the £25m-rated midfielder.
While interest in Cisse will be good news as far as the Magpies are concerned, as it could give them room to manoeuvre as they look to add another goalscorer, they are extremely reluctant to part with Cabaye.
Fortunately, the France international seems in no hurry to leave this month either.
Besiktas director of football Önder Özen said: “Papiss Cisse is a player I really like. He’s the type of player who could make a difference at Besiktas.
“We are considering three players, I would give Cisse an offer but it’s up to the club.
The hoped-for arrival of Borussia Moenchengladbach’s Luuk de Jong would push Cisse, already fourth in the striker pecking order, further down the queue and persuade him it is time to leave a club he joined two years ago.
Signing De Jong, valued at £8.5m, may be contingent on moving Cisse on.
Besiktas could try to strike a loan deal rather than commit so much money to a player badly out of sorts this season, scoring just three goals.
After an injury to Adrien Rabiot, Blanc is looking for a midfielder and while he does not seem to have written off Cabaye, he is also considering Roma’s Miralem Pjanic.
Blanc said: “Pjanic could be a good alternative to Cabaye.
Dan Gosling is more keen on leaving, but with his loan to Blackpool over Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is talking about retaining the 23-year-old until his contract expires at the end of the season.
Gosling (left) performed well in the Championship, but his £30,000 wages are out of the Seasiders’ reach.
“In a perfect world, we would find a permanent move,” said Gosling’s agent, former Darlington manager Dave Hodgson.
“That would suit both parties in terms of Dan knowing where his future is going to be and Newcastle in terms of some type of remuneration. Both parties would get what they want.
“Alan has had a long chat with Dan. The club has lost Jonas Gutierrez – and he would like to keep Dan at the club.


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Guillermo Del Toro just released a new YouTube video with a huge announcement. Not only is Del Toro going to actually make a Pacific Rim sequel, but he is also going to make a new Pacific Rim animated series.
This comes a couple of weeks after Legendary said that they would make a Pacific Rim sequel if Del Toro came up with a great idea. Del Toro was working on the script with Zak Penn. They were working on the script even though there was a chance they wouldn’t even get to make the movie.
The problem with a Pacific Rim sequel was that Legendary made that movie and also made Godzilla, which was a much bigger success. With a Godzilla sequel already in the works at Legendary, there was a good chance that they felt that one giant monster movie was enough.
Since the Guillermo Del Toro announcement came on Legendary Pictures YouTube channel, it sounds like this is a done deal.

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Hurricane Michael came through the Panhandle and knocked WMBB off the air.
The Panama City, Fla. station was on the air doing wall-to-wall coverage as the winds whaled outside. According the station, its roof was torn off.
“We’re feeling it,” anchor Amy Hoyt said as it was happening. ‘It sounds like the train is coming over the roof of the TV station I mean our building is shaking and this is an old cement building.
The Nexstar station has lost power and therefore can’t broadcast, but its website is still being updated.

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I recently read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. I like how she uses details from the setting to add tension and mood to dialogue.
Here's an example. The main character, Minli, is looking for a mysterious thing called a “borrowed line” in order to change her family's fortune. She asks a King for advice. The King realizes that the borrowed line is a royal treasure -- a sheet of paper with words that change magically whenever you ask a question. Minli is excited find the borrowed line, but it belongs to the King, and she realizes that he is unlikely to give it to her.
The dialogue starts as the King takes out the paper and reads from it. I annotated the passage to classify the ways that Lin breaks up the dialogue.
"What does it say?" Minli asked.
"It says," the King said slowly, "You only lose what you cling to."
"So, it seems your request," the king said, "Deserves consideration. The line tells me as much. Let me think."
"For generations, my family has prized this paper …." The king said slowly. "But what is it really?"
"It is, actually," the king said, "simply proof of my ancestors rudeness, his unprincipled anger and ruthless greed.…"
"We have clung to it, always afraid of losing it," the king said. "But if I choose to release it, there is no loss."
"And perhaps it was never meant for us to cling to…," The king said. "So, perhaps, it is time for the paper to return to the book."
The author uses three primary ways to break up the dialogue: action, emotion/internal observation, and setting details. I've been using action and emotion, but setting is something I'll have to add to my writer's toolbox. I like how the short descriptions of moon, water, and wind enhance the atmosphere while increasing the tension as Minli waits for the king's decision.
What's your favorite way to spice up dialogue?
Another way to spice up dialogue is with pacing. If a character is panicked, frightened, angry, or in a desperate hurry, her words will be short, breathless, almost staccato. If the character is feeling relaxed, thoughtful, dreamy, what she says might have a more flowing, rambling pace. Give it a try!
I like to think my dialogue is plenty spicy as it is. It's all the garlic I use to keep vampires out of my manuscript.
But seriously, like you I tend to neglect setting and break up my dialogue with action and emotion. I'll need to include wisps of description about my settings during my next draft.
I like this post. I hadn't really thought of examining dialogue sections this way before.
Interesting observation. I would be careful not to do that all the time, as the reader could get annoyed by too much unnecessary information getting in the way of emotion.
On the other hand, sometimes I actually want to distract the reader from the dialogue. When there's a lot of exposition to feed him, it works to include details about the setting so that the infodump is less noticeable (or plain boring).
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, everyone! It's kinda fun to see different approaches to dialogue.

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Hi there, we're Patrick and Olivia, and we're converting a 2000 Dodge Ram Van to live, work, and travel in! We're passionate about living simply and experiencing life as deeply as we can, and growing and learning as much as possible along the way.
Our goal is to create weekly videos of our travels, camper van conversion, and how we live our minimalist van life. Your support will help up us continue our van build and travel North America. Thank you for joining us in our adventures!
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We live a simple lifestyle on a very small budget, so every little bit makes a HUGE difference.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


text: Fix, fill, repair and seal virtually anything in 5 seconds or less with 5 Second Fix, as seen on TV. 5 Second Fix is a super powered liquid plastic welding compound that you can use to quickly and easily make permanent seals and repairs. Unlike glue and common adhesives 5 Second Fix lets you position and reposition until you want to make the weld permanent, then just apply the UV light. It dries clear and is flexible, sandable and paintable. Works on wood, metal, plastic, glass and much more.


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I've been dealing with freckles my whole life, ever since I was a young child. With years passing by, my skin slowly reacted to all sorts of factors, which contributed to dark spots and freckles in general. From harmful sun rays, up to hormones and my very own genes. And while there's lots of talk about acne consciousness, there's not a lot of raised dust around hyperpigmentation and post-acne dark spots. And trust me, they equally leave an impact on your self confidence. I never really understood why I'm so different, referred to my classmates or friends. Super pale skin and freckles are definitely not ''the ideal skin'' everyone would want in this society. It affected my relationships and self-esteem as I wasn't considering myself love-worthy person transitioning to adolescence...just because of my skin. And it's wrong, totally wrong to judge yourself after your appearance or self-perceptive faults...but sadly, it's a common part of adolescence. With adulthood, I sort of started to accept my overly pigmented and ''different'' skin, yet I'm always on a hunt after ''radiance boosting'' or hyperpigmentation skincare. They are certainly not efficient enough to totally remove any sort of dark spots but with regular use, they help to minimise the appearance of melanin pigments. Meaning, your dark areas or freckles will be still visible but slightly less saturated. If not anything else, they raise radiance, mildly regulate melanin, slightly boosts up confidence and lower self-awareness.
What should you look after when buying products for hyperpigmentation?
- Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid) (basically lemons) help to lighten dark spots. Try using lemon as a toner, you'll see effects in terms of weeks. On the market, there's also loads of different products with Vitamin C for easier application.
- AHA/BHA acids are known for renewing your upper skin layer, yet they're not too aggressive.
- Lactic, salicylic, glycolic & azelaic acids also help to minimise the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
- Retinoids & resorcinol are usually used in skincare for dark spots. They are safe for skin yet help to regulate melanin and it's development.
- Physical sun protection is a must. I don't trust only chemical sun protectors, preferably choose physical protection with white cast or a mix of physical/chemical protection.
On European market, there's not a lot of serious hyperpigmentation treatments. Of course, with trend, there are slowly popping out radiance products, which help to regain either glow or minimise the look of pigments with illuminating particles or mild ingredients. Asian market is on the opposite, totally flooded with brightening skincare. For years, I've been faithful to Eucerin. It's a German brand, targeting specific skin problems, tremendously recommended by dermatologists. It's not as highly marketed and ''chic looking'' as other pharmacy brands, but the products work. They are specialised for atopic skin, hypigmentation, ageing skin and other skin issues. I've using their Anti Pigment Serum for years but it was slowly replaced by Even Brighter range. Even Brighter Concentrate (30ml, 30,45€) offers highly concentrated formula to effect melanin creation and reduce the appearance of dark pigments, while Daily Cream (50ml, 26,17€) helps to protect and work on milder level along with SPF 30. Glycyrrhetinic acid and resorcinol B are the main ingredients which help to fade dark pigments with time. Results usually show up after 4 weeks. For now, I'm quite happy with slightly faded freckles and I find Eucerin the most effective skincare brand for hyperpigmentation on European market.
Paula's Choice is a totally new brand to me. It's like I was living under a big rock and suddenly I've experienced skincare enlightenment. I adore their Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHA acids (60ml, 38,91€). It's like a liquid gold. You know how it's like to have a perfect skincare routine but your skin is a step away from being perfect? I never had any major issues apart from pigmentation but this tremendously improved my skin to the point, that is almost perfect. It got rid of flaky areas, it tightened pores and re-construct my skin texture. Along with that, it also helps to remove upper dead skin layer since it chemically exfoliates your skin with fruit acids. Consequently, it faded out some of my dark spots. I use only a tiny amount 1-2 times a week. Skin Recovery Daily Moisturising Lotion (60ml, currently on offer 28,71€) with SPF 30 contains a combination of physical and chemical sun protection for sensitive, dry skin. It's perfect! Texture is silky smooth and lightweight, yet it leaves only the slightest white cast. I love it for every day and I'll slowly need another backup.
Along with hyperpigmentation treatment, sun protection and resurfacing acids, I also found two different alternatives. While all mentioned products work amazingly, they also have higher price tag. If you're on a budget, you can find European drugstore version in DM. Balea Dunkle Flecken Aufheller (30ml, around 4-6€) comes in night and day version. While it does have a slightly bitter lemony scent, it also works to some limited extent. It does helps to maintain lighter pigments while it doesn't whiten. Contains Vitamin C and E which also work as an extra protection. I would suggest picking up night version as it is slightly more effective. Although, results can't be comparable to higher-end treatments. Another organic and natural alternative is Melvita Nectar Bright range (36,60-48,80€), consisting of eye cream, essence, cream and concentrate. They are all made out of white flowers which help to reduce dark spots with time. Indeed, skin looks more radiant with first use, but I can't comment on effects with extended use. Also, I'm intrigued by their lily's oil which supposedly reduces melanin and helps with stubborn dark spots. You can always ask Melvita's team for mini testers before purchasing.
And while you can mildly treat pigmentation at home, we shouldn't forget about perception of your own skin. Hyperpigmentation happens and we shouldn't blame ourselves (still, we need to protect from the sun) neither should we feel ashamed. There are various reasons, from genetic up to environmental factors. After-pregnancy pigmentation and ageing hyperpigmentation are also common. Hyperpigmentation shouldn't interfere with our daily activities and on our self-esteem. Especially if you're an adolescent. Embrace your skin, while you can always cover certain areas with highly pigmented concealers or foundations. As for skincare, don't expect any miracles. They can lighten certain dark spots or areas but can't totally erase skin issues. I will review some of the mentioned products more indepth within next few months.
Zanimiva objava:)). Jaz imam rahlo temnejše področje okrog ust in tudi iščem kaj kar bi to vsaj malo posvetlilo. Sem imela ta Balein gel, pa nisem opazila nobene vidne spremembe. Zdaj imam Khane stabilni vitamin C in se mi zdi, da je koža na sploh rahlo bolj svetla. Na področju hiperpigmentacije pa tudi ni nekih ogromnih sprememb. A tebi pegice postanejo poleti temnejše? Me zanima, ker imam jaz poleti več pegic na obrazu in so temne, pozimi pa kar izginejo malo.
I love the Eurcerin range, the entire brand is such a saviour to my skin!

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Mumbai may not match Bangalore when it comes to quantity and tempo of budding startups. However, that doesn’t reduce the success stories of various startups in this city over the past few years.
India is in the middle of a start-up thunder. Here we have compiled 5 start-ups headquartered in Gurgaon which are good enough for young entrepreneurs to keep them motivated.

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Wondering if anyone has had any experience with getting one installed? I got a 5.5kw generator for power outages, disaster situations etc and think it would be easier to simply connect generator to main board rather than running off extension cords from generator as I had to in the last outage.
Any experiences? General cost if you've had it done? Easy to use? Thoughts around it providing "clean" power so can run PC etc?
A UPS would provide nearly instant backup power from its battery to keep systems running. No generator could do that, even if it did have some kind of automatic startup system.
That's some great thoughts thank you. I hadn't considered that it would only deliver so many amps. Doesn't happen enough to warrant major spend hence wanted to find out anything others have done. Independent wiring could be a good option as the last time I needed to power a water pump for bore and infinity ignition for gas hot water so I could at least shower. A nighttime power cut would need a couple of lights which could be delivered via lamp so a good thought for a couple of plugs around.
Agree however it doesn't worry me about losing power and having to start up a generator, its more of a ease thing when power is out to not have to run extension cords from outside in through windows etc.
I have done a few, and apart from requiring an inspection and a service request (if you need to get into the meter terminals) it isn't much different from any other job.
I haven't made enquiries in to these products, but TradeTested is offering 3 phase Automatic Transfer Switches with generator control for $1299-1799 depending on capacity required. They mention battery charging in the specs, but I assume that's just to power the system. For a fully automatic system, you'd still require a self-starting generator and UPS.
I believe Victron has units which have everything built-in - battery charger, inverter, generator control and transfer switch, but when I looked in to the options a few years back it was several thousand for the basic model. Decided to defer until I build a house, so I'm watching this thread hoping some more cost-effective solutions will be mentioned.
Check first that that generator actually outputs true 230V power. The cheaper units instead output 115 0 115V. Which works when you plug appliances in directly with extension cords. But connect such a generator into your house wiring. You will either destroy it. Or the outer case of the generator will be live at 115V to earth.
A manual transfer switch has a centre-OFF position, so it can actually replace the main switch if you want.
Having a genset with less capacity than the main supply isn't an issue if the genset is properly protected. However you need to reduce the load (by turning things off in the house) before you switch the MTS to the generator position. It's probably best to turn everything off while you switch over and start the genset.
A battery emergency light over the switchboard and genset is a good idea.
One of the requirements for using a genset as an alternative supply is that it has to use the same earthing/bonding arrangement as the house. You may have to modify the wiring in the genset to make it work this way.
As mdooher says, you need a good sparky for this, one who's up to speed with NZS 3010.


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Using limited tools and materials to complete projects for my home. Also, trying to share as much as I can through Social Media such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.
I made my own Table saw fence for my craftsman contractor saw. I made entirely it entirely out of wood. It locks down and stays where I put it. I first started by finding the dimensions of a biesemeyer fence and went from there. I made a video showing an overview of it on my YouTube channel, Luther ToolWorks. Here is the link to the video. I've been using it for a couple of years now. I used a vertical bed post as the main fence and other scrap wood I had in the shop to make the rest. People who have watched my video have asked for plans and a build video. I have been working on a sketch up drawing of it but since I don't see myself making another one in the near future, a build video isn't going to happen. I would point you to John Heisz. He has a website, www.ibuildit.ca as well as a YouTube channel. He built one very similar to mine and has plans with step by step instructions on how to make it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with using a good quality plywood for constructing it.
I'm not planning on doing an inlay nor round ears which is why I made a template of a Mickey coaster that I already have. I agree it would look silly with round ears. I will make a template then use a pattern bit or flush trim bit on the actual piece.
The west system is too pricy for me.
So the epoxy doesn't separate from the wood?
Where would I get an automotive pearl?
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I'm planning on making a set of Mickey coasters for a good friend of mine who lost his wife unexpectedly last month. She was a huge Disney and Mickey Mouse fan. The idea will be to take this design and make them out of wood. Minus the myriad number of circles on these. I have a set of these exact coasters to go off of. Last night I took a piece of paper and did a crayon rubbing of the top of it so I can transfer it to wood. My idea is to use forstner bits for the Mickey head and glue a contrasting color of wood there. The Mickey will either be a complete insert or an inlay. Probably will be easier to make a complete Mickey insert. I also plan to enlarge the Mickey head a little bit as well. I'll be looking through my wood collection/pallet wood, to see if I have something that will work to keep grain continuity throughout all six coasters. I'll either make my own shop sawn veneer or buy some. It will all depend on what I have in the shop. I'll definitely be making a template first. I might also be investing in a pattern bit for my router. I am going to try and get them done for a Christmas gift but it won't be the end of the world if I don't. I'd love to hear any kind of feedback, tips or suggestions. What kind of finish should I apply to these? He's mostly a coffee drinker and I suppose they will see some use from cold drinks that will sweat and get them wet, so will I need to put something that will hold up to any water that will get on them?


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So why open up the programme now? Jo Verrent, co-founder of Sync explains: “We’ve had a phenomenal response to Sync over the years, and have content from people as diverse as Michael Lynch (former CEO of Southbank through to Baroness Lockwood, first chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission. We have articles, videos and case studies of artists like Bobby Baker, Liz Carr, Tanya Raabe, and Simon McKeown and leaders like Jenny Sealey (Graeae), Maria Oshodi (Extant) and Tony Heaton (Shape). It suddenly occurred to us that by only promoting this content to other disabled people, we were hiding great stories, examples and illustrations of diversity in action – content that could be used to inform and inspire everyone”.
The Sync site as over 200 articles, case studies and think pieces featuring inspiring role models, aspects of leadership learning and fresh creative thinking. As this could be overwhelming, the team at Sync has set up a 21-day introduction to Sync - a series of 21 mini-emails each exploring an aspect of Sync and linking to handpicked key resources on the site.
Sync is aiming to double their membership within the early part of 2012 enabling a greater degree of cross-fertilization and pollination within the sector – leadership development needs to develop too, right?
“that having limited mental and physical energy to act in the world needn't exclude one from meaningful leadership roles; and that, in fact, the experience gained through 'difference' can be a very positive asset”.
Whilst desperately looking for the professional development that would take my career to the next stage, I came across Sync Intensive 2011! Would the programme enable me to reconcile my disability, and notions about my disability, with my desire to become a leader in the creative sector? No other development scheme had come anywhere near answering this question. Would Sync Intensives 2011 be the one?
Since early 2009 I’d been concentrating on increasing my own leadership skills to deliver projects for myself and others. During this time, I embraced many valuable opportunities including the Clore Short Course and various Cultural Leadership Programme events.
However by June 2011 I knew that I had omitted one important area of development, namely ‘How do I operate as a visually impaired person working in the creative industries and be taken seriously’. For me this included issues about how people ‘see’ me, how much does the guide dog affect people’s behaviour towards me and how I know when I’m using the disability as an excuse/cop out for not getting down to something I should be doing.
Fortunately, Sync Intensive 2011 was then advertised and I spent the next month, on and off, thinking about and completing the application. I immediately recognised that the structure of the programme and the people delivering the content (Jo Verrent and Sarah Pickthall) were exceptional. So with baited breath I awaited to hear whether I was successful!
Once I had obtained one of the ten places, I wondered whether I was unrealistically hoping for the programme to be ‘a magic bullet’! Would it live up to my expectations?
The answer was ‘Yes, better than I could have hoped for, also being slightly different from what I had envisaged’. I expected the ‘Disability’ to be tackled very head on. However, the programme has been far more subtle and effective than that approach.
The two days, just over a month apart, when we all met up in London were not simply fabulous networking opportunities, but provided precious time to work on our internal energy and drivers (session one) contrasting with our external influence and social networking potential (session two). These sessions together with the three one-to-one coaching sessions and the opportunity to write an article about our practice, has given me confidence to endeavour to fulfil my creative goals, rather than hide away behind the disability and wait for something to happen.
Sync is currently under review for future funding from ACE, so the question needs to be asked ‘Whether Sync should continue and in what form?’.
Personally, I believe that it is essential that we offer inclusive programmes run by disabled leaders that can assist everyone to reach their potential. Disabled leaders often think that they have little to offer the mainstream/inclusive world. Thankfully Jo Verrent and Sarah Pickthall recognise that the inclusive approach to professional development is the only realistic way forward in the 21st Century.
An updated overview of leadership learning in the cultural sector has just been added to the CLP legacy site. Written by Sue Kay, it concludes the CLP evaluation, highlighting lessons learnt from the experience and delivery of the programme by the team, programme partners and the wider sector, placing it within the broader leadership and leadership development context.
Well worth a read to get a sense of the diversity and impact of the full range of CLP programmes.
The application process for Sync Intensives 2011 is now open - and you have just under a month to think about if it might be for you.
You can get the application form and further information from the Intensives section of the site - just scroll down to the bottom and you can download it from there (in both standard and easy read).
Any problems accessing it, just email joverrent@adainc.org for a copy.
Good luck - and please feel free to spread the word!
Identifying and Achieving Future Goals: Keeping the Focus!
Do you know what you want to do, but are not sure how to go about doing it? Are you not achieving as much as you want? Do you find yourself over-committing or getting distracted from your own creative practice?
Help you focus on your goals; Set your goals; and Develop a structured plan of attack to achieve these goals. You will learn useful tools and exercises that you can continue to use day-to-day, helping you to make the most of your time and ‘keeping the focus!’ to the benefit of you and your practice.
"I left this session with a clearer understanding on both small goals and bigger long-term goals and how to achieve them."
*Alissa Juvan is an accredited Relational Dynamics coach with a diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She is also a creative practitioner with many years’ experience in supporting those working in the creative sector.
We actively encourage disabled artists to participate in Art House activities. You are welcome to contact the office to discuss your needs and details will be available shortly on our website, once it goes live this summer.
This significant event takes place at the National Star College, near Cheltenham Friday 3 June and brings together top industry professionals including professional choreographers, physical theatre makers, dancers, festival and event producers, promoters and commissioners.
AM: presentations and discussions from prestigious panel drawn from DaDaFest, Exeter, Greenwich & Docklands and Shambala festivals, integrated dance companies StopGap and Candoco, and the National Trust and National Rural Touring Forum.
PM: World Cafe style forum to discuss real and perceived risks of programming and commissioning disabled artists' work, and to inform a practical sector plan to support increasing opportunities and presentation of disabled artists' work in the future.
Give it up for Up-Stream!
Disabled and Deaf artists have been selected to present their work at a high profile showcase programme as part of the Brighton Festival.
Eleven artists have been chosen to represent some of the best quality work being undertaken by disabled and Deaf artists in the South East as part of Up-Stream a major new showcasing programme being run by the arts organisation, Dada-South in partnership with Arts Council England.
Amongst the artworks being presented will be new work by dance company Deaf Men Dancing and a series of works by outsider artist / writer Colin Hambrook, who combines poetry and drawing to make edgy, delicate, artworks for his latest project 100 Houses.
Other artists presenting their work include Jon Adams, Noemi Lakmaier, the Oska Bright Film Festival (the world’s first film festival run by learning disabled practitioners), Project Art Works in Hastings, Freewheelers Theatre Company, Sally Booth, Juan DelGado, Gary Thomas and filmmaker Charlie Swinbourne.
This work will form part of this year’s Brighton Festival and will contribute to the Cultural Olympiad and the build up to London 2012.
Up-Stream is part of Accentuate, a transformational programme of 15 projects which seeks to change perceptions and offer opportunities to showcase the talents of deaf and disabled people. Inspired by the South East’s proud heritage of Stoke Mandeville as the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. Accentuate has 1000 days to create a cultural shift. Screen South is the home of Accentuate.
Esther Fox, Programme Director for Accentuate said "Accentuate is delighted that Up-Stream will go a long way to challenge any preconceptions by promoting talent of deaf and disabled artists and performers. This is at the heart of everything Accentuate does and contributes to our aim of creating a cultural shift in time for the 2012 Games. We are extremely proud of Up-Stream and our other projects who are delivering groundbreaking work."
Accentuate is funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to create a cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the UK. Other funding bodies include SEEDA and the regional cultural agencies, including Arts Council England.
You are invited to this groundbreaking event specifically designed for Deaf leaders working in the arts and cultural sectors, to launch the Hands On website and encourage network development.
Speakers include: Ramesh Meyyappan, a successful deaf performer and theatre director who has worked within the arts in Singapore and the UK for many years. David de Keyzer, Festival Director of the Clin d'Oeil Festival in France, which celebrates a panorama of European Deaf culture every year.
Register today for the event, click here email hands-on@dadahello.com or fax +44 (0)151 708 9355 for more information.
This event is part of Hands On, a Cultural Leadership Programme for Deaf, BSL users in leadership positions in the arts and cultural industries sectors. For more information visit www.dadahello.com/handson, Hands On is designed and delivered by DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts on behalf of the Cultural Leadership Programme.
Exclusively for disabled people, Extend is an award-winning, BBC-wide work placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified people a great opportunity to gain six months’ paid work experience within the BBC. Although the scheme doesn’t necessarily lead to a full-time job, last year 70% gained further work at the BBC.
From September 2011, 21 placements will be available across the UK, in both programming areas and programme support areas. You’ll need to match the criteria for the placement as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output.
Applications to be received by 3 May. Interviews are expected to be held between 23 May and 1 July.
You can apply for this role and learn about how they do things at the BBC, by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/extend Alternatively, please call 0370 333 1330.Textphone 02890 328 478.
... free access to 100 short online courses, covering a huge range of development needs across leadership, management and personal development via Creative Choices.
This is an exclusive online offer which ends on 31st March to access a whole host of bite-sized modules designed to perfectly fit with busy lifestyles, providing you with carefully targeted learning to help you develop new skills and unlock your potential. They have been created by the Centre for Professional Learning and Development at The Open University.
Choose from over 100 free online modules – then test your knowledge with a short quiz. The modules are displayed below, but you will need to sign in to their website before you can access them.
'Very enjoyable and thought provoking day. Lovely to see how many people's lives it has influenced. Sync is undertaking a crucial role..."
What difference do you think Sync has made? "Hugely significant inspiration, role models, networks, particular learning for mainstream/non-disabled leaders to take note of - specifically with regards to genuine collaboration..."
"I think there's been a focus on learning and teaching through narrative, through insights from individual peoples stories. The power of teaching and learning in this way is that Sync hasn't just skilled up individual leaders. When people share their stories and their insights you don't just learn from them you get to know them as people. You form a bond, you create a network. Sync hasn't just developed individual leaders it's created a group / a force / an army..."
"Hilary Carty... was talking about the importance of mainstream and specialist programmes. It made me realise that the challange isn't just about getting the balance right between specialist and inclusion it is also about getting the relationship between the two right."
The Clore Leadership Programme is currently inviting applications from exceptional individuals with the potential to take on significant leadership roles within culture.
Sponsored by the Cultural Leadership Programme, these Fellowships are open to candidates with at least 5 years' paid work experience either in employment, self-employed or freelance, usually in the cultural sector. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and passion for culture.
The Fellowship Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning, tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations and circumstances of about 20 individuals a year. Fellows also benefit from unparalleled access to senior cultural leaders and to extensive networks.
The structure of the programme includes: residential courses an extended placement for a period of approximately 3 months individually-selected training, mentoring and coaching. Fellows can choose to take a period of six months away from work and receive a bursary while doing their programme, or continue to be attached to their place of work, with their employer being compensated for the sustained periods when they're away.
We welcome applications for general Fellowships from people working across a wide range of creative and cultural activity, and also from those from outside the cultural sector who want to develop as a leader within it. In addition, we also offer some Fellowships focused on particular specialisms or geographical areas. These vary from year to year and can be found on our website.
ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES FELLOWSHIP – supported by the Arts Council of Wales.
ARTIST FELLOWSHIP - supported by the Cultural Leadership Programme.
CREATIVE SCOTLAND FELLOWSHIP - supported by Creative Scotland.
DANCE FELLOWSHIP - supported by Dancers' Career Development and the Linbury Trust.
LEARNING FELLOWSHIP – supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
NESTA Fellowship for an individual who is able to demonstrate achievement and/or potential in USING TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS FOR CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS – supported by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.
NESTA Fellowship for an individual who is able to demonstrate achievement and/or potential in SUSTAINABLE CONVERGENCE OF MEDIA – supported by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.
PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP IN ARTS PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT - supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
THEATRE FELLOWSHIP - supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. WELLCOME TRUST CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP – supported by the Wellcome Trust.
and Jon Adams, Artist in Residence at University of Portsmouth and currently involved in a number of projects linked to the Cultural Olympiad in the South East, including encouraging large numbers of people to create forests of flags from books.
The day will be extensively documented for web dissemination on our site - although anyone interested in seeing if there is space available to attend is encouraged to email joverrent@adainc.org with Sync thinking as the subject line.
In the whole history of Improbable's annual Open Space event Devoted & Disgruntled there has never seemed a more urgent and pressing need for this invitation to go out.
The fallout from the funding cuts may not only lead to the obvious loss of artistic work but just as important to the loss of livelihoods, hope and energy for people new and old to the performance world.
There is a possibility, as the story unravels, of us experiencing a sector that is divided and in conflict with itself. Don't miss this important event.
Communication is very important; for most people effective communication is a learned skill, but communication is also a basic human right.
Learners with disabilities may lack independence due to an inability to communicate by speech or due to a lack of motor control. If gestures could be easily learned, recognised and converted to digital data, a whole new world of opportunity would be opened to them. Gestures need not only be converted to text or audio output to be helpful to learners, they could also be converted to electronic command signals so that those with limited motor control can gain greater independence.
evolve their communication skills, building up their vocabulary (in terms of translatable gestures) in response to changing life contexts or changes in physical mobility.
Grants of up to 37,000 GBP are available to civil society organisations supporting the priorities of the European Year of Volunteering 2011.
The purpose of this dedicated year is to support member states and their voluntary sector organisations and to facilitate the development of volunteering across England. The Office for Civil Society (OCS) has identified four national priorities relevant to the Big Society ideals and is seeking organisations to deliver initiatives supporting these priorities. Grants will be made available to five organisations, or consortia of organisations to deliver projects addressing five themes, each with a focus on two specific months. A further grant will be made available to one organisation to diffuse the learning which will emerge from the supported activities.
The deadline for applications is 7 February 2011. To find out more please email eyv2011@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk stating which opportunity you are interested in.
Social enterprises - apply now!
The Social Business Trust launched in December as a partnership of six organisations - Bain & Company, Clifford Chance, Credit Suisse, Ernst & Young, Permira and Thomson Reuters - with the aim of encouraging the growth of social enterprises.
Over the next two years, SBT is looking to support 20 strong, sustainable social enterprises in the UK who want to scale up their organisations. The goal of the project is to enable these social enterprises to meet the needs of one million additional people in the UK through the injection of 10 million GBP in cash and in kind from the founding partners to support the selected enterprises.
We have just produced a notebook – perfect for your personal development notes as you continue your leadership journey. Scattered throughout, there are some thought provoking pushes, prompts and provocations to keep you thinking about the interface between leadership and disability as you go, drawn from the many voices and opinions that make up Sync.
As always there is a catch - you can't have one, you can only have two - one for you and one for someone you feel might benefit from finding out more about Sync (perhaps a disabled person or person with a long term health condition interested in leadership in the cultural sector, or someone who can help us spread the word).
Just drop your address, and the address of your suggested other person, to our administrator for this work, Lesley Miller at lesley@tiredhouse.com and we can get these mailed out to you - perfect for welcoming you back to work after the festive season!
With Christmas approaching and to bring the warmth of a Summer Fête to the short winter days, Improbable and BAC (Battersea Arts Centre) will be hosting their third Festive Mentoring Fête in Wandsworth.
You could be mentored by one of the following wonderful companies: Improbable, Duckie, BAC, Deafinitely, Coney, Punch Drunk, Ockham’s Razor and more to be announced.
4 BSL interpreters are provided at this event. This is a perfect networking opportunity if you want to promote yourself or your work.
We don't often include job ads - but when you are asked by the director of the Cultural Leadership Programme to circulate an opportunity - why not?
Salary: not less than £23,000 per annum.
Hours: 35 hours per week. (Generally 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday) Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Benefits include: Contributory Pension Scheme; Season Ticket Loan Scheme; Training and Development opportunities.
Holiday: 25 days per annum, rising by one day for each full financial year worked to a maximum of 30.
Key Objective: To work as an administrator on all Young Vic productions for the producers of Main House and Studio Theatres.
To assist with other theatre administration as required.
Closing date is 2nd December.
Event: How Best Can We Maximise The Role Of Arts And Culture In Economic Growth At A Time Of Deficit Reduction?
There are discounts for voluntary and community organisations and for block bookings.
Being Me Being is a project run by Sarah Scott, one of the individuals in our sister programme - Sync South East.
Fusing disability and yoga with the visual arts, its an exciting exploration - do you want to be part of the journey?
Being Me Being is inviting those with hidden impairments or long term conditions to participate. Newcomers to yoga and the visual arts are just as welcome as those with some considerable experience. There is an introductory event 11-5 on Sept 11th - 13th at Kent University Campus (completing on a beach near Folkestone). Participants will then be encouraged to continue their explorative journey for a period of time with remote guidance and support.
The deadline to register interest by is 3rd August 2010.
Being Me Being is an Accenutate Project.
Following the highly successful roll out of Leadership Unleashed last year, People Create are delighted to open thier doors to applications for a new cohort starting in September 2010.
Leadership Unleashed is a unique leadership development programme that brings together 75 participants come from a wide range of backgrounds: 53 places have been reserved for participants from the arts, museums, libraries and creative industries. The remaining 22 places will be taken by individuals from a wide range of commercial organisations. Last year, these included Nokia, the Co-operative Group, Danone Waters and HML.
They are seeking participants with a diverse range of experiences and ideas about leadership; they will all have some experience of leading teams or organisations and will clearly be looking to create a unique leadership profile and network for themselves. Leadership Unleashed builds on four key themes that they have identified in modern leadership: curiosity, passion, insight and courage. The four day workshops are demanding, creative and action-based with plenty of opportunities for participants to work collaboratively in real situations. Each workshop is expertly facilitated throughout and participants can book their preferred module dates across the programme which will run until March 2011.
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2010.
The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is giving disabled entrepreneurs in the UK the chance to win a £50,000 prize to fund the further growth of their business, and become the Stelios Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2010.
To be eligible to enter individuals must own at least 25% management stake in their company, have a turnover in excess of £10,000, have been trading for between 1 and 5 years and the business must be registered in the UK.
This Award is sponsored by Sir Stelios Hajiloannou, the serial entrepreneur best known for founding easyJet.
Are you someone who likes taking initiative and longs to change the world around you? Do you want to influence public life in the UK? Would you like to be a school Governor, part of a community forum, a tenants association, a Non-Departmental Public Body?, a disability organisation?
RADAR is interested in equipping people living with Ill health, Injury or Disability (IID) to be leaders and influencers in public life, and to take up leadership positions in the public, private and third (voluntary) sectors. RADAR won funding in 2009 to deliver a series of leadership events for disabled people, following on from our work with Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). A series of four Leadership Development Days are scheduled to run between September and December 2010, offering a blend of skills training and personal development work. In total there will be 100 places available, with 40 of these made up from the cited underrepresented groups. Successful applicants will attend all four events and it is an excellent opportunity to develop your full leadership potential and realise your dreams.
The Leadership Development Days will equip you with many of the key skills that are crucial to being a leader and influencer. We are currently developing the programme, which is likely to include sessions on: Understanding your strengths and personality and making them work for you, identifying leadership opportunities, maximising your leadership experience, case studies, what makes a successful leader, successful networking, personal presentation, interview techniques, CV writing and job application, making the most of mentoring, one-to-one coaching on your personal priorities.
There will be inspirational speakers, professional coaches, diversity employment consultants and plenty of tips and advice from other disabled people who have experience in leadership and influential positions. The aim is to help you create your own self-sustaining networks and plans, so that you can start to achieve your leadership aspirations. We also work closely with diversity recruitment agencies, enabling delegates to have early access to leadership opportunities as they emerge. All four events will take place at: BVSC – The Centre for Voluntary Action, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR.
The events will take place on: Tuesday 14th September 2010, Monday 18th October 2010, Wednesday 24th November 2010, Monday 13th December 2010.
Participation in the leadership events is free for delegates. However, you will need to meet your own travel costs. If you are offered a place and then do not attend at short notice, without advising us why, we reserve the right to charge you a cancellation fee of £25, as the place could have been used for someone else.
A small bursary will be available for those who experience genuine hardship and for whom the costs would otherwise be prohibitive. If this applies to you, please send in your application for the programme in the normal way, and if you are accepted onto the programme, we will then talk to you about the travel costs.
ManageAble is a new scheme aimed at increasing the number of disabled managers in the BBC. From November 2010, eight placements across journalism, finance, technology, project and business management will begin in four BBC locations. Just like our award-winning Extend scheme, this opportunity is exclusive to disabled people.
You’ll need to match the criteria for the placement as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output. You’ll gain training and development with the aim to increase the progression into jobs following the placement.
There are a variety of roles with differing responsibilities and salaries will reflect this.
Applications to be received by 12 July. Interviews and assessments are expected to be held between 7 and 22 September.
If you are a trainer, consultant, coach or mentor, then this event is designed just for you. Yes, No, Maybe will provide space, time, structure - and most importantly other people like you - to help you look at when you should be saying each of these short, potent words and time to examine the impact on you, and your business, if you don’t.
It is open to all freelancers / independents /micro businesses working in the cultural and creative industries as trainers, consultants, project managers, advisers, coaches, mentors or in other ways.
Provocative takes on yes, no and maybe from Yes – Indy Hunjan, founder and ‘boss lady’ of Kala Phool, Laurence Clark, the UK’s leading ‘sit down’ comedian (as described by Cherie Blair) and Jon Spooner, Artistic Director, Unlimited Theatre whose latest show explores the imagined, actual, ethical, political, religious and philosophical impacts of leading edge research in Quantum Physics (no, seriously, it does).
Plus plenty of time for networking, socializing and relaxing with live music playing at points through the day to keep us engaged and energized.
To find out more check out www.adainc.org and look under yes, no, maybe.
The venue is physically accessible and BSL interpreters will be provided. Please let us know about any other access requirements you may have.
To get a booking form for Concourse2: Yes, No, Maybe email joverrent@adainc.org please put yes in the subject line.
CLP re:freshers is a programme of ideas, networks and insights on leadership for those who have participated in CLP programmes and events.
Taking over the Wellcome Collection Conference Centre the programme brings together, celebrates and reflects the range of activity and people within CLP.
In a post-election period and within a rapidly changing socio-political environment there’s no better time to dedicate space to the exchange of fresh stories and ideas on leadership and culture.
CLP re:freshers offers a ‘pick and mix’ of drop-in seminars, guest speakers, practical insights, facilitated discussions, well-being sessions, networking & social opportunities, performances and an all-day café for meetings and informal get-togethers.
With a focus on connection, fun, creativity, conversations and new approaches this is a not-to-be-missed event!
PRS for Music Foundation has launched an exciting new programme to put new music centre-stage of the Cultural Olympiad in 2012. The brainchild of private patrons, David Cohen and Jillian Barker, New Music 20x12 will support 20 new works each lasting 12 minutes. It will be delivered by the PRS for Music Foundation in partnership with the BBC, LOCOG (the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games) and Sound and Music.
The call for proposals invites music organisations, festivals, ensembles, promoters or venues from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to present ideas for new work , in any musical genre, that they would like to commission from a UK- based composer. Each work will premiere in 2012 and receive at least 2 additional performances. The works will enable audiences across the UK to enjoy exceptional new music inspired by this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of our culture with the world.
A panel of experts, chaired by Roger Wright, Controller BBC Radio 3 and Director, BBC Proms, will be announced later this year and will select the best 20 works following the deadline for applications on Friday 1st October 2010. All selected works will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and some may be considered for inclusion in other official events relating to London 2012. In addition to financial support for the commissions, New Music 20x12 will include networking and professional development opportunities for the selected composers and musicians.
Want to work in arts management but not sure how to start out?
Are you a disabled person or do you come from a culturally diverse background?
Are you based in (or close to) Yorkshire?
If you can answer yes to the questions above, there is a new placement programme that might be just what you are looking for to kick start your career in the dance, literature or music sector.
We are currently recruiting for five paid and supported work placements at Ilkley Literature Festival, Yorkshire Dance Centre, Opera North, Peepal Tree Press or Balbir Singh Dance Company.
The placements will be for 6 months full time or approximately 9 months full time and provide you with 1-1 and small group support, as well as support for the host organisations. Each placement will be funded by a grant of up to £9,500.
Who is on Sync Intensives?
As with Sync 20, our group includes individual artist practioners, and those working within disability specific and mainstream arts and cultural organisations.
Within other sectors we have Rachael Wallach, Service Development Officer, Library and Information Service within the London Borough of Lewisham, Patricia Collins, museum curator and Faye Stewart, Project Co-ordinator, SCA Enterprise Office, University of the West of England, Bristol.
We have a storyteller – Robin Meader, Artistic Director of Open Storytellers, a group of Storytellers with learning disabilities from Somerset; a musician - Jez Colbourne, aka JC Jamma, a former winner of the European Song Contest for Disabled Artists and one of the only learning disabled performers to take his one man show on an international tour with Mind the Gap; and a dancer and choreographer - Michael Mitchell, Artistic Director of Dance Aware.
We have two film makers – Liz Crow, recently spotted wearing a Nazi uniform on top of the fourth Plinth in Trafaglar Square as part of Gormley’s One & Other project, and Caglar Kimyoncu, film maker and founding director of Filmpro. We have Simon McKeown, creator of both the digital artwork Motion Disabled and the digitally animated bats on Coronation Street amongst other things, Susan Austin, whose work, including 'Submerged, I Stand Proud' (which is an image of the artist in her wheelchair underwater, has been shown at Holton Lee and in other galleries.
Our final two ‘intensives’ join the programme as part of their success in gaining placement opportunities through CLP. Deepa Shastri, formerly Audience Liaison Officer at StageText, will be taking up her placement with Unlimited, with London 2012 and Theresa de Swiet will be taking up her placement with Whitechapel Gallery in London as part of the CLP/ACE Leading in London opportunities.
Each person on the intensives programme will have an opportunity to create an article for the Sync website and add their case study to our growing resource. We can’t wait to get started and luckily we don’t have long before our first session is planned – at the end of April in Bristol.
Embrace Arts, University of Leicester requires a freelance consultant to lead and manage its learning and events programmes whilst the Director is on maternity leave.
Embrace Arts has recently launched a new identity that reflects the breadth of its purpose and aims as the University of Leicester’s arts centre to be creative, inclusive, vibrant and welcoming. With our 180 seater hall, three studios, extensive exhibition gallery and bright foyer spaces, we are still one of the only arts centres in the UK that can boast a fully-accessible facility. Our commitment to offer opportunities without barriers in ways that challenge and inspire is clearly stated in our strapline “open to all”.
We continue to be very proud of our association with Lord Attenborough and all that has been achieved since the centre opened in 1997.
Funding Embrace Arts is funded annually by the University of Leicester and is in receipt of project funding from Arts Council England, Leicester City Council and Trusts and Foundations.
Learning Embrace Arts has an annual Creative learning programme of accredited and non-accredited 10 week courses across visual arts, music and dance. It is also developing a programme of shorter courses and workshops.
Events From September 2010 it is planned to anchor our other events programming around 3 festival points: Black History season (October), Leicester Comedy festival (February) and Spark Children’s Festival (May/June). Events programmed during these periods will be disability focused.
There is a year-round music programme which consists of a classical music series, professional jazz series, “Introducing” and Arts Bar music – these are programmed by the Music Manager. There is a series of 5 exhibitions per year with associated education and project work. We are currently extending our remit to other venues across campus.
Projects Embrace Arts is starting to develop its disability-focused projects to enable high quality work involving its local and regional communities. This often takes the form of outreach activity.
The successful applicant will report to Jackie Dunne, Director: Institute of Lifelong Learning.
Applicants are required to send a CV detailing relevant experience/skills and a short proposal (maximum 2 sides A4) highlighting how they would ensure that Embrace Arts continues to flourish whilst the Director is on maternity leave.
Louisa Milburn: Director can be contacted on 0116 252 2455 or lm128@le.ac.uk for an informal discussion.
A UK wide opportunity exclusively for disabled people, Extend is an award-winning, BBC wide work placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified people a great opportunity to gain six months paid work experience within the BBC.
Although the scheme doesn't necessarily lead to a full time job, last year more than half its intake gained further work at the BBC.
From Sept 2010, over 20 placements will be available across the UK, in both programming areas and programming support areas. You'll need to match the criteria for the placement as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output.
Applications must be received by 6th April and interviews are expected to be held between 26th April and 25th June.
Anyone interested in an all expenses paid apprenticeship program that will be held this year at the SILVERDOCS International Documentary Film Festival, the largest event of its kind co-hosted by AFI (the American Film Institute) and the Discovery Channel?
This program was created for emerging and aspiring filmmakers with disabilities in partnership with VSA Arts, the disability outreach program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington, DC. Participants are provided with travel, room, board and VIP registration for the entire festival and conference and gain entry to workshops and parties attended by industry leaders, filmmakers, distributors and more.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 12TH.
Want to work at Arts Council England?
Arts Council England is looking for inspirational people - not to fund, but to work for them.
Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in art that enriches people’s lives. Our mission is to deliver great art for everyone, whatever the economic circumstances around us. Following a recent restructure, we are committed to transforming our organisation to ensure we continue to deliver our aims. There has never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for a number of inspirational individuals with specific expertise in one of the following; combined arts and touring, dance, literature, music, theatre, visual arts, engagement and participation, learning (children and young people, or learning and skills), diversity in arts practice, digital and creative economy and regional planning to join us as Relationship Managers.
The main focus of the role is to build and develop empowering and enduring relationships with key external partners to support and develop the arts within the regions. In addition to the Relationship Manager roles we also have other opportunities based in our regions, at our Head Office in London and our service centre in Manchester which include policy development, research, finance, HR, IT and communications.
So if you’re as passionate about the arts as we are, and looking for your next big job, please visit www.artscouncil.org.uk/recruitment to find out more.
We proudly promote cultural diversity and equal opportunities for all.
Due to a range of factors (Christmas, snow, loads of other opportunities being around) the deadlines for the Leading in London placements for disabled people are being extended.
This is a real opportunity for you to experience leading in major London venues and with nationally recognised leaders - please help us spread the word.
The opportunities are aimed at emerging and mid-career Deaf and disabled leaders who want to develop their leadership skills and behaviours in a work environment through shadowing a leader and undertaking key projects with guidance and support. The objective is to 'learn through doing' and the expectation is that the transition from shadowing to delivering will be a quick one. It is intended that placements should be intensive and transformative leadership development.
Placements are facilitated by the Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP), funded by Arts Council England - London via CLP and supported by CLP's programme strand Sync.
There is one placement now available for Deaf and disabled leaders up to three months full-time or up to six months part-time at Whitechapel Gallery.
In addition there is the opportunity for a Deaf and disabled leader to undertake a six month placement as an Associate Producer with London 2012's Unlimited Programme.
Please contact Nicola Turner, Assistant Director CLP on 0207 9735116 or nicola@culturalleadership.org.uk if you would like to discuss any of these opportunities further.
Last year, we ran a programme called Sync 20.
Sync Intensives is based on last year’s Sync 20 programme and as before, we are not finalise the exact format of it until we know who is going to be involved. This is because we believe that to provide suitable access for people you need to know their needs right from the start and then build from that.
However we do know that it is likely that individuals will need to attend two days training and undertake work from home (approximately 30 hours over the 9 months of the programme). We will also expect Sync Intensive members to keep a learning diary or record in some form, reflecting on their journey and to ‘guest edit’ an edition of the Sync ebulletin one month. The Sync Intensive process will be documented and information passed on to members of Sync and beyond. The coaching element for Sync Intensives will be delivered through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and on-line methods.
Sync Intensives will run from March 2010 to October 2010, and is open to all members of Sync who live in the UK.
The aim is to create a diverse group of disabled people for Sync Intensives, with people from different backgrounds working in different fields, with different levels of experience and with different perspectives on disability and leadership. Applications can be made by email, post, or by telephone (if these are not accessible to you, let us know and we’ll see what we can do).
These will be considered by the Sync team who will be looking for individuals who have the capacity to make the most of the Sync Intensive process and have the potential to make an impact in the fields in which they operate. Selecting this group is bound to be, to an extent, subjective and feedback will be available to unsuccessful applicants.
All applications must be received by 5.00pm, Sunday 28th February 2010.
Apart from Sync, what other leadership training or development have you been involved in to date?
Why do you want to be involved in Sync Intensives?
Can you tell us about any part of Sync that has meant something to you so far - it might be something off the website, or from the e-bulletins or associated articles and it might have made you think, made you angry or made you sigh with recognition, for example.
What are your aspirations in relation to leadership?
What do you feel you can bring to Sync Intensives?
Do you have the capacity to be involved in Sync Intensives? Do you have space and time in your schedule between March 2010 and October 2010? (Please tell us of any fixed commitments you already know of within this time frame).
Please email applications to sync@adainc.org or send to Sync, Spring House, Spring Farm Lane, Harden, BD16 1BS All applications will be acknowledged so you know that they have reached us.
We will announce the members of Sync Intensives at the beginning of March 2010.
Wanna meet up in London?
Just a reminder that we are having a relaxed, informal session in London next tuesday evening (12th) from 6-8pm at Graeae's lovely new building.
We know that remote computer access isn't right for everyone so want to provide an opportunity for people to ask questions face to face - whether you are involved in Sync already or not.
Its also a chance to find out more about the range of opportunities currently available through Sync - the Intensives programme and the Leading in London and Unlimited placements.
Be great to see you there! If you can, please email us in advance to let us know you are coming along, so we can get the appropriate number of nibbles!
When?: Tuesday 12th January 2010, 6-8pm.
Leading in London placements are aimed at emerging and mid-career Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) (1.) or Deaf and disabled leaders who want to develop their leadership skills and behaviours in a work environment through shadowing a leader and undertaking key projects with guidance and support. The objective is to 'learn through doing' and the expectation is that the transition from shadowing to delivering will be a quick one. It is intended that placements should be intensive and transformative leadership development.
Placements are facilitated by the Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP), funded by Arts Council England - London via CLP and supported by CLP's programme strands: Powerbrokers (BAME leaders) and Sync (Deaf and disabled leaders).
Please refer to the placement information in the documents downloadable from the link below, and for more information about the opportunities and how to make an application.
Applications close: Sync Associates & 2012 Unlimited: 18 January 2010 with interviews to be held on 27/28 January.
The Young Vic is offering a six month residency for a disabled director to develop their understanding of the craft of directing and the role of an artistic director. The residency would be tailored to the recipient’s interests and ambitions.
The opportunity is aimed at disabled artists who have demonstrated a talent and commitment to directing but have had limited opportunity to work in a middle scale producing theatre.
For more details or if you would like the information in a different format please: email directorsprogramme@youngvic.org or phone Sue Emmas, Associate Artistic Director at the Young Vic on 0207 922 2823 or email Jo Hemmant Officer, Theatre at Arts Council England on jo.hemmant@artscouncil.org.uk or on 0207 608 6124 (v+t).
Do you have a real interest in the media industry? Have you demonstrated your passion by getting work experience or creating your own content?
If yes, apply to join the BBC in London on Thursday 25th February 2010 for a day's insight into this industry and the many different career opportunities open to you.
*Applicants should have a recognized impairment under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2005 - this includes dyslexia and long-term health conditions.
After the workshop on 25th February, selected participants will be matched with a BBC member of staff who will act as their mentor throughout the project. The mentor-mentee relationship is confidential, providing one-to-one mentoring, giving support to the participants, and offering career advice. Both mentees and mentors get valuable experience from the project and gain inspiration from sharing knowledge and expertise.
Please complete the application form by midnight Friday 15th January 2010. CVs are not accepted.
We've just pinned down the date and venue for the nest Leads into Leading session - this time in Manchester in partnership with Full Circle Arts.
Access support will be provided. The Greenroom offers wheelchair access, and an induction loop. BSL interpreters and palantypists will be booked and held until mid Jan so please do let us know when booking if this support is required.
Leading comes in all forms. What about leading dances?
We were asked if we could pass on the following call: COULD YOU BE A SQUARE DANCE CALLER?
Training is available at five-day residential caller schools, followed up by two years of support from a mentor. Scholarships to caller school are currently being offered to anyone who is willing to set up a club upon qualifying and teach beginners to Mainstream level. To be eligible to apply for the training, you must be thoroughly familiar with the modern square dance syllabus to at least Mainstream level and it would help if you are keen to recruit and teach younger people. If you need to start from scratch, visit www.uksquaredancing.com for a list of teaching clubs.
They are really keen to ensure that disabled people are not exclude from dancing or calling so if you've always secretly fancied giving it a go - now is the time!
Initial enquiries should be addressed to Zoe Bremer on 0115-928 2896.
Our View is a steering group that will sit at the heart of Accentuate, the 2012 Legacy project for the South East of England. Led by Screen South, Accentuate is inspired by the Paralympic movement and aims to create a cultural shift in 1000 days by celebrating talent and recognising achievement. The Our View group will ensure that the views and contributions of disabled people inform every level of the programme.
They are seeking a Project Manager who is highly skilled in supporting disabled people to coordinate the activities and information flow across “Our View”, as well as five Core Advisory Members to act as expert and inspiring advocates for the group and programme. The ideal people will be committed to achieving this shift by working with disabled people within the cultural and sports sectors.
The Project Manager position is freelance, 1 day per week, £250 per day (including expenses) to October 2012. The closing date for applications is 12noon, on 8 January 2010 and interviews will be held in Folkestone w/c 11 January 2010.
The Core Advisory Members of the Our View Group will have to commit to 12 days per year acting as expect advocates on behalf of the group, until October 2012, with a £2,500 annual stipend. Applications for Core Advisory Members will be considered from 8 January 2010 and close once all five posts have been filled.
The position has been posted to the Screen South website (www.screensouth.org and click on ‘Vacancies’), along with a full job description and application pack.
There will also be adverts in: Arts Professional magazine (30th November edition) and online at www.artsjobsfinder.co.uk, Disability Now magazine (22nd December edition) and online at www.disabilitynow.co.uk as well as an announcements via the Arts Council ‘artsjobs’ mailing list, Disability Arts Online, Dada South and the English Federation of Disability Sport.
Year One Consulting has been retained by Screen South to manage the recruitment process for these positions, so if you or anyone you know has any questions, would like an informal discussion about the role, or would like the application pack in an alternative format, please drop an email or call Mary Ann Le Lean or Cassy Fry on 01303 256 240.
The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust and Neath Films aim to create opportunities for up and coming Deaf filmmakers. After a period of tendering, proposals and fine-tuning, we are pleased to present to you the BSLBT Zoom Short Film Scheme. Zoom is an intensive scheme to support the production of 6 short films, shot digitally, by British Deaf filmmaking talent.
Arts Council England, London has been working with Improbable Theatre and Greenwich & Docklands festival to create 3 producing opportunities and they are just about to advertise these posts in the press.
The posts are for disabled and D/deaf practitioners who have at least three years experience of theatre or the arts.
The deadline for application will be 11th November 2009 and interviews will be on 23rd or 24th November at Arts Council London, 2 Pear Tree Court EC1R 0DS. Interpreters & access workers will be available (and they will let people know who they are if they are short-listed for interview).
For more info, please contact Jo Hemmant, Theatre Officer, Arts Council England, London.
Emergency Exit Arts has been funded by Arts Council England (London office) to provide opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists to consider expanding and exploring their creative practice in the outdoor arts sector.
Deaf and disabled artists are invited to attend the event. It will provide artists with the opportunity to find out about work currently being created in the public realm and to assess the potential for developing their own practice within the outdoor arts sector.
Key speakers from a range of outdoor arts organisations, artists and independent producers will talk about their own work and opportunities for artists, followed by opportunities for questions and answers and discussion.
In the afternoon there will be break-out sessions for Deaf and disabled artists to network and talk to independent producers, regularly funded organisations and curators about project ideas, barriers to participation, creative practice and the practicalities of creating outdoor work. If you are interested in attending this event, or getting further details, please contact catherine.boyd@eea.org.uk or call 020 8853 4809.
Access: Toynbee Studios is wheelchair accessible. BSL interpreters and access workers will be available. There is limited parking at the venue, which can be arranged in advanced by contacting catherine.boyd@eea.org.uk or calling 020 8853 4809.
There are also opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists to have one to one advisory meetings with outdoor arts organisations / producers / curators (as appropriate), across all artforms. These sessions will enable artists to explore and develop a project concept from an initial idea, thinking about the environment, costing, partners / collaborators etc.
Emergency Exit Arts will cover access costs for these one to one sessions, which will be scheduled (depending on artist and producer / organisation availability) between January and March 2010.
If you are interested in signing up for a one to one please contact catherine.boyd@eea.org.uk or call 020 8853 4809. Please note that priority for these one to one sessions will be given to London-based artists.
What are you doing on 10th October?
It could be something on your own, or with others; simple or involved; online or face-to-face; local or international; something that takes you to an unfamiliar environment; something you wouldn't normally do. It’s up to you.
See what you get out of the experience - it may be a new insight into your world, or a solution to a problem you face. You may find some help and expertise from someone, somewhere or something that you didn't expect.
Why not visit the new-look 360 website for more suggestions from Common Purpose and to see examples from last year’s 360 Day?
Dada-South and Artpoint are launching an exciting new opportunity for disabled and Deaf artists in the South East. This opportunity is open to artists at all stages in their career.
As part of the Accentuate programme, Go Public offers the opportunity for two or more disabled or Deaf artists to realise their work in the public realm.
This scheme will work with the chosen artists to develop their concepts and skills.
Go Public is open to disabled or Deaf artists, but we have a broad interpretation of disability and welcome applications from people who have impairments, people who feel disabled or have ongoing health conditions. We will also consider applications from other creative practices. Support will be provided for applicants to develop their applications and the chosen applicants will be given one to one support throughout the process.
If you need support with your application, the closing date for requests is Monday 23 November 2009.
Final submissions must be received by 5pm on Monday 14 December 2009.
September has been a busy month for Sync. Check out a new article in the articles section of Sync Stuff - its called Reveal-ations and is about what we choose to show and what we choose to hide. There is also a new case study in the case study section of Sync Stuff - on Robert Softley, Scottish Arts Council's Equality Officer for Disability. Our new September bulletin came out too - and thats in the bulletin section of Sync Stuff. So much to look at - and the bulletin and the article are available in easy read formats too if you prefer!
Could you be an Artistic Assessor?
Arts Council England have just started their recruitment for the national artistic assessment scheme. Its a great opportunity to extend your influence and really make a difference. If you are interested in applying, information and an application form is on the Arts Council website at www.artscouncil.org.uk/assessment.
Assessors will be awarded a two-year contract for services, starting January 2010. They will write between 10 and 14 reports a year and attend two meetings at the Arts Council. They will be paid a flat fee of £1,000 a year, plus expenses.
The deadline for applications is 9 October.
Learning to dance the tango isn't as straight forward as it looks - its as much about learning to follow as it is about learning to lead. If you are leading, then the importance of having a clear sense of where you are heading and what you want to do next can't be overstated; if you are following, then the ability to follow activity, being ready to listen, being ready to truly follow and not pre-empt comes to the fore.
Its called a 'close embrace' dance. For some parts you lean in to your partner - if you are holding the position correctly they are bearing much of your weight. Learning to lead, learning to following and learning to allow others to carry weight - the tango is surely a lesson in leadership.
We are looking to hold a series of meetings in the Autumn to explore the variety of 'takes' on disability and leadership. If you want us to come to you - let us know quick as we are plotting and planning now about where to go!
Thanks to funding from the Cultural Leadership Programme, we are able to extend Sync for another two years and have plenty planned: new e-bulletins to keep you up to date on leadership theory with a disability slant, new case studies on inspiring disabled leaders all with a different perspective on how to make their mark, new articles to get you thinking and more face to face opportunities to engage with others and stretch your thinking. Keep checking back with our new website for further info.

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