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British Science Festival at UEL

Co-designing connectivity and Metaverse events feature Rix Inclusive Research and purpleSTARS

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20 challenges for a more inclusive future

Rix Inclusive Research Institute hosts a hackathon to solve 20 health and wellbeing challenges

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Nottinghamshire students get a taste of Japan

Accessing literacy and cultural opportunities through augmented reality

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Architecture of Pharmacies: Counter Culture

purpleSTARS collaborate with Dr Ranjita Dhital in exhibition at Bromley By Bow Health Centre

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Living Well as You Get Older

Rix Inclusive Research team shines at University of Greenwich event

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RIX 20! event

Celebrating 20 years of the Rix Centre at a special event in UEL’s Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability

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Reflecting on inclusive language

Learn about our campaign to challenge media stereotypes

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Rix Hackathon20

Celebrate 20 years of Rix by joining Hackathon20 at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, RDCS

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purpleSTARS at the Newham Citizen Science Fair

purpleSTARS invited to share their inclusive research methods and sensory objects at the Newham Citizen Science Fair

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Sensory Expedition at The National Archives

Following our recent collaboration with The National Archives, Natalie and Sarah from the Education Department pay us a visit

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Racial Equity and Career Progression in Social Work

Racial equity remains a pressing challenge in the field of social work

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Sensory Expedition at The National Archives

The Rix Inclusive Research team join purpleSTARS on a visit to explore 1000 years of history

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RDCS launch at UEL

The launch of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability and a chance to see the new Rix office

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Gold Award for UEL social work practice educator

Social Worker Gwen Bryan wins gold at Social Worker of the Year Awards

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Shaping practitioners of the future

UCL East hosts this year’s purpleSTARS presentation to Creative Health masters students

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The Architecture of Pharmacies

Exploring the spaces of pharmacies of the future with purpleSTARS

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Newid Byd | Something New

Missions and Mindsets programme brings together purpleSTARS, Museum Wales and Innovate Trust

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BERA Conference 2023

Rix and UEL colleagues lead inclusive research workshop at annual educational resource conference

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Wiki 3 is here!

We’ve upgraded our Rix Wiki software with a new look, new features and a speed boost

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Rix-MATICS project final update

Successful trial of Multi Me in the South West leads to development recommendations

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Rix Wiki upgrade

We’re upgrading the Rix Wiki to give you even more features

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Rix-MATICS project update

Testing and developing our software with participants in Cornwall

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Rix-MATICS project

Using Multimedia Advocacy to support Integrated Care in the Southwest

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Nothing about us without us

A transformative approach to inclusive sensory design in museums and heritage sites

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Lockdown the Lost Years

Surviving Through Story group visit exhibition by artists with a learning disability in Brighton

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The Advocacy Pathway

How Multimedia Advocacy supports social work students and young people with disabilities to work together

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London Unseen – Heritage Tours and Trails

purpleSTARS presented with exciting opportunity to promote cultural inclusion

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Transition stories from Moving On Up!

Highlights from our recent online event, Moving On Up!

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Multimedia Advocacy graduation event

The University of East London hosts graduation ceremomy for our learners, students and co-researchers

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Moving On Up!

Using Rix and Multi Me software to support smooth transitions

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Interview with our CAPA interns

We talk to Peyton, Kayla and Letty about their internships at the Rix Centre

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Interview with the Wiki Master

Ajay Choksi talks about Wikis and how these are an essential part of his work with The Rix Centre

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Rix teams up with PRSB to promote About Me standards

Rix Inclusive Research joins the PRSB Standards Partnership Scheme

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Me and Your Stories conference

Exciting news about our upcoming event on Thursday 17 March

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Me and Your Stories (MYS) Conference

Join us on Thursday 17 March 2022 for this exciting event

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London is the place for me

Museum of London extends purpleSTARS sensory display in Talking Point gallery

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MYS Conference – Me and Your Stories

Video highlights from our recent pan-European event

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London is the Place for Me

The purpleSTARS partner up with the Museum of London to take us on a sensory tour of London life

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Digital inclusion – free MOT!

Benchmark your organisation’s readiness to use inclusive technology today

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Digital inclusion – free conference!

Save the date for the MYS conference, Thursday 14 Oct 2021

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Digital Lifeline update

Rix to help evaluate project after rollout of over 5000 free devices to people with learning disabilities

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Rix EasySurvey refined

We’ve made improvements to our accessible survey software

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Digital Inclusion For All

Rix co-director Gosia inspires European partners with impassioned defence of digital self-advocacy

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Digital Lifeline Fund

Government initiative supports people with learning disabilities to stay connected

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Health Plus Care Online 2021

Rix Wiki parent champion promotes information sharing standards

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A year of Rix EasySurvey

Inclusion North share a few of their favourite things

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An interview with Sam Goncalves, parent champion

Sam talks about her work with the PRSB and the About Me Standard

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Global Self-Advocacy Summit

40 countries from across the world come together to share their message of hope

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Launch of new Wiki Audit log feature

Rix works with organisations and users to develop a Wiki Audit log for the Portal dashboard

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MYS seminar October 2020

Multimedia storytelling in schools with the MYS toolbox

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Surviving Through Story

Wiki Master Ajay Choksi shines in virtual event to launch new story website

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Covid reflections

Rix team members reflect on the past six months

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MYS – the power of storytelling

How sharing our stories can help others see us as we are

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Life during lockdown

Lock Stars Wiki captures lockdown stories from Montreal and London

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My lightbulb moment

The Rix team’s senior administrator shares some self-reflection

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Stay Connected lockdown stories competition

Rix announces winners at online awards ceremony

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MYS pan-European virtual conference

24 teachers from five countries meet up on zoom

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West Sussex public Wiki

Local authority uses Wiki to provide virtual short breaks

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MYS lockdown stories competition

Me and Your Stories project explores the coronavirus lockdown

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Rix lights up Times Square

Rix logo displayed in Times Square in New York to promote TechForce19

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Rix wins NHS COVID19 challenge

Rix wins NHSX TechForce19 funding for Stay Connected

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Using Rix EasySurvey Lite to check in with people

The Coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to find new ways of staying in touch

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Stay at home and Stay Connected with the Rix Multi Me toolkit

An online support network to help everyone cope with the health emergency

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Core information sheet for emergency hospital admission

A parent carer concerned about her disabled son shares her solution

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Celebrating advocacy and individuality on the Advocacy Pathway

Each year a group of Social Work students have an opportunity to work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of the ‘Advocacy Pathway’ partnership

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How can Rix Wikis help in challenging times?

As many schools and workplaces contemplate working from home, we wanted to remind you of the benefits of Rix Wikis to our existing clients

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Rix wikis and easy read, best of friends

The Rix wiki is great way of providing people with accessible information because it lends itself so well to the easy read format

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See the world through Katie’s eyes

Katie and her family from West Sussex started creating a Rix Wiki in June 2016 when the family were invited to be part of an exciting pilot scheme trailing the benefits of multi-media advocacy

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The MYS Project – sharing our stories to build understanding and friendship

Me and Your Stories project brings together partners from Austria, Germany, UK, Slovakia and Romania

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Keeping you and your data safe

Ever wondered how we keep your data safe? Here’s the lowdown on Rix software security…

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Inclusion North

Rix were invited to a Members Day to share Wiki websites with the Inclusion North delegates

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Rix Wiki shortlisted for 2020 BETT Award

Rix software shortlisted for 2020 BETT Awards in Special Educational Needs Software category

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Pop Up Museum at the Tate Exchange

The purpleSTARS were invited by the University of Reading to create a Pop Up Museum at the Tate Exchange, London, on Friday 1st March. In a space designed like an airport waiting room, the purpleSTARS group collected stories from people about travel and movement and added them to their Pop Up Museum. Members of the… [more] Pop Up Museum at the Tate Exchange

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Rix Inclusive Research Newsletter 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the latest edition of the Rix Research & Media newsletter. Our newsletter is designed to keep our friends and colleagues up to date and give new readers a snapshot of our work at the Rix Centre at the University of East London. Some of the highlights in this edition… [more] Rix Inclusive Research Newsletter 2019

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Using Rix Wikis to Close the Literacy Gap

In England, children who are in fostered local authority care are described as Looked After Children (LAC). These young people are sometimes vulnerable, hard to reach and can be left behind in the educational system and wider society. In many ways – their voices are not easily heard. They are overseen at local authority level… [more] Using Rix Wikis to Close the Literacy Gap

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PurpleSTARS at Glenside Hospital Museum

On Monday 25th June the purpleSTARS, who work with the Rix team to make Museums more inclusive using sensory and digital interpretation approaches, visited Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol. The museum is working with Rix and the purpleSTARS team engaging local volunteers with learning disabilities from the Bristol area. The aim is to research and… [more] PurpleSTARS at Glenside Hospital Museum

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At the British Musuem, by Ajay Choksi

On Tuesday 17th of July 2018 I attended an interactive ‘Travelling Storytellers’ session at the British Museum. The session aimed to explore stories from India and it was run by Olivia Armstrong. The session was attended by many people with learning disabilities including our friends from the Tower Project. Olivia started the session by welcoming… [more] At the British Musuem, by Ajay Choksi

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Social Inclusion for Learners (SOIL) Seminar at the Royal Docks

Gosia Kwiatkowska and Ajay Choksi from Rix Research & Media showcased the Rix Multimedia Advocacy Method to academics, educators and practitioners from across the world at the latest Seminar of the EU ‘Social Inclusion for Learners – SOIL’ Project over three days this week, hosted by UEL at the Good Hotel on the Royal Docks. Delegates from Germany, Austria, Netherlands,… [more] Social Inclusion for Learners (SOIL) Seminar at the Royal Docks

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Webinar: Listening to & Involving Young People

Listening to and Involving Young People Free Webinar with live Q&A Aired: Tuesday 6th June 2018, 13:00 – 13:30 Statutory guidance from the Department for Education states that local authorities and schools listen to and involving children and young people when considering how best to provide opportunities for them. Under section 176 of the Education… [more] Webinar: Listening to & Involving Young People

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Communication Works 2018

Research & Media were at the Communication Works 2018 conference at Charlton Park Academy, showcasing Rix tools and projects alongside cutting edge leaders in the field of assistive technology. The event, which took place on 25th May, was a large gathering of organisations and individuals disseminating and celebrating technology that continually improves, assists, and includes.… [more] Communication Works 2018

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SOIL Conference Opens Eyes to Inclusive Learning

Last Friday 20 April 2018, Rix Research & Media held a conference for the Social Inclusion of Learners (SOIL) project. The aim of the conference was to inspire and inform educators about new and innovative methods of inclusion in schools. The information was facilitated by a range of guest speakers from around the world who… [more] SOIL Conference Opens Eyes to Inclusive Learning

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Personalised Education with Tablets Course

Sixteen educators from Denmark, Germany, Austria, and Norway last week attended a five-day ‘Personalised Education with Tablets’ course in which they have learned how to apply Multimedia Advocacy and the Universal Design principles and use tablets in their classrooms to support all learners. The Multimedia Advocacy approach, developed by Rix Inclusive Research, over many years… [more] Personalised Education with Tablets Course

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Social Inclusion of Learners – London Seminar June 2018

  The Social Inclusion of Learners project (SoIL) are hosting networking conferences and seminars across Europe to share our research findings and build a network of professionals.  Rix Inclusive Research are hosting the SoIL conference in London and we would like to welcome educators and teachers to join us from the 14th June – 16 June 2018. Conference… [more] Social Inclusion of Learners – London Seminar June 2018

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‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Report Recognises Rix Wikis at Charlton Park Academy

We would like to wish huge congratulations to our friends and co-developers at Charlton Park Academy for achieving a rating of ‘Outstanding’ in the recent Ofsted inspection of their residential school provision. Rix Research & Media have worked closely with Charlton Park Academy, a residential special school in South–East London, for many years. Our UEL… [more] ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Report Recognises Rix Wikis at Charlton Park Academy

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College students’ trial a new ‘Multimedia Advocacy Toolkit’ to support their peers from local schools

Students at an Oxfordshire College have kicked off a year-long research project in which they will use their Wiki skills to mentor and support learners from local schools as they make the transition to College. The ‘Mainstreaming’ project, based at Abingdon & Witney College, combines use of the Rix Wikis with added secure social media… [more] College students’ trial a new ‘Multimedia Advocacy Toolkit’ to support their peers from local schools

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Social Inclusion of Learners Conference – London – April 2018

  The Social Inclusion of Learners project (SoIL) are hosting networking conferences and seminars across Europe to share our research findings and build a network of professionals.  Rix Inclusive Research are hosting the SoIL conference in London and we would like to welcome educators and teachers to join us on the 20th April 2018. Conference details: Date: 20/04/18… [more] Social Inclusion of Learners Conference – London – April 2018

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Rix Community Event – Making Information Easier to Understand

Our Rix Community Event on Tuesday 27th February may have taken place in blinding snow blizzard, but everyone attending walked away from the day with a clearer vision of how they can use Wikis to make information easier to understand and more person-centred. The aim of the day was to go back to basics and re-calibrate… [more] Rix Community Event – Making Information Easier to Understand

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Rix hosts visit by Actress & Advocate Sally Phillips

Actress Sally Phillips was hosted by the Rix Research & Media team this week and introduced to our Rix Wiki software, when she made a public appearance at UEL on Monday to talk about her career and her advocacy work for people with Down’s. Sally is well known for her role in TV and Film,… [more] Rix hosts visit by Actress & Advocate Sally Phillips

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Rix Community Event 27th Feb – Reset your Wiki Button!

  Re-set your Wiki Button! Rix Wiki Community Event Tuesday 27th February 2018 – 10am – 4pm Rix Research & Media, University of East London Docklands Campus, London. E16 2RD Calling all Wiki Coordinators! The next Rix Wiki Community Event is going back to basics: Rethinking Wikis for Information Making images work for you Gearing… [more] Rix Community Event 27th Feb – Reset your Wiki Button!

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Webinar: Successful Implementation of SEND Reforms

How Do Rix Wikis Impact the Effectiveness of SEND Service Delivery? Free Webinar with live Q&A Aired: Wednesday 19th February 2018,  13:00 – 13:30 Andy Minnion MBE discusses findings from our research, which included nine Local Authorities, showing the impact of Rix Wikis in making SEND provision more efficient.   Key Findings discussed:   How… [more] Webinar: Successful Implementation of SEND Reforms

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The PurpleSTARS ‘Pop-Up Museum’ at the Tate Modern

On the 24th and 26th of January this year, the PurpleSTARS mounted a ‘Pop-Up Museum’ at the Tate Modern to highlight the group’s innovative approach to making public culture more relevant and engaging for people with learning disabilities. The Pop-Up was featured as part of the Gallery’s Tate Exchange programme designed to provide educational experience… [more] The PurpleSTARS ‘Pop-Up Museum’ at the Tate Modern

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Rix Research recognised as international best practice at Berlin conference

Rix Research & Media’s Multimedia Advocacy approach has been recognised by the German government as an example of international best practice in the field of inclusion. We were honoured to be invited to present at the Inclusion Days 2017 Conference in Berlin, alongside leaders in inclusion practice and research from across the globe. The conference,… [more] Rix Research recognised as international best practice at Berlin conference

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Webinar: Impact of Rix Wikis for SEND Provision

Rix Wiki Evaluation 2017 – Early Findings Free Webinar with live Q&A Aired: Thursday 7th December 2017,  13:00 – 13:30 Professor Andy Minnion discusses how Camden are  transforming accessible information to complement their Local Offer with Richard Lohan, Accessible Information Officer at the London Borough of Camden. EARLY FINDINGS: Rix WIKI EVALUATION 2017 In this… [more] Webinar: Impact of Rix Wikis for SEND Provision

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Rix in Madrid as MaTHiSiS Project heats up

www.mathisis-project.eu/en Rix Research were in Madrid last week for the MaTHiSiS project partner meeting. The meeting of the project’s 18 collaborating organisations from 9 different EU Member States dovetailed with the beginning of an exciting phase of project activity, the start of the ‘Assisted Pilots’. The Assisted Pilots will see the uniquely innovative prototype MaTHiSiS educational platform piloted in a wide range of settings. Rix Research is coordinating the… [more] Rix in Madrid as MaTHiSiS Project heats up

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Launching purpleSTARS to Glenside Hospital Museum

The purpleSTARS advisory group launched a forthcoming project with the Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol with a kick-off planning session earlier this week. Stella Man, who runs the museum, visited Rix Research & Media at UEL for the meeting, which scoped out how between January and September 2018 the purpleSTARS Archive & Sensory Teams will… [more] Launching purpleSTARS to Glenside Hospital Museum

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Final Day of Puzzle Project

www.puzzle-project.eu   After two years of working in partnership with specialist organisations in Greece, Poland, Lithuania and Sweden, 3rd November was officially the final day of the Erasmus + funded Puzzle Project. Here at Rix Research Prof. Andy Minnion marked the end of the project with by presenting the final outcomes to the wider Rix… [more] Final Day of Puzzle Project

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Rix Inclusive Research Community Event October 2017

We were delighted that so many of you were able to attend our Community Event on 10th October. It was a really stimulating and inspiring session and for that we’d like to thank our presenters: Charlie Connor and Rachel Frogatt from West Sussex, Jeannie Donald-Mckim from Abingdon Witney College in Oxfordshire and Tiffany Middleton from Hillyfields School in Waltham Forest.… [more] Rix Inclusive Research Community Event October 2017

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Rix Wiki Innovation Lab

When: 15th May 2017 Where: Rix Inclusive Research, University of East London Who: It’s an open invitation to our Innovation Lab, so if you use Wikis you are welcome! We send out information about our events but contact us if you want to make sure you’re in on the next one.   What’s it all about? … [more] Rix Wiki Innovation Lab

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Local Authority Perspectives Webinar

A Rix Inclusive Research ‘Talking Heads’ discussion between three Local Authority SEND implementation leads in different regions.     Local Authority Perspectives: a different approach to Education, Health and Care planning Free Webinar with live Q&A Aired: Thursday 20th April 2017:  13:00 – 13:30   Since the Children and Families Act (2014) and the SEND… [more] Local Authority Perspectives Webinar

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Gosia Kwiatkowska at the BETT Show 2017

  This year’s BETT Show was bigger than ever and Rix Research & Media were delighted to be invited to present at this important event in the Education calendar. The 2017 BETT Show (previously known as the British Educational Training and Technology Show) took place in January, attracting over 30,000 visitors over four days and… [more] Gosia Kwiatkowska at the BETT Show 2017

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Teaching Inclusive Education to European Teachers

Rix Research were in Graz, Austria last week helping to deliver a really exciting week of teaching to European Educators. The group of twenty two teachers from schools in Portugal, Italy, Romania, Germany, Finland, Poland and Croatia were attending the latest ‘Inclusive Education with Tablets’ course and discovering how they can change the way they… [more] Teaching Inclusive Education to European Teachers

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East Enders go to Dover

Hello, allow me to introduce myself, I’m Kassie Headon, the new Technical Coordinator here at Rix Research & Media. On a sunny Tuesday in November, myself and a team of staff from Rix, along with participants from the Tower Project in East London, went to Dover to try out the ‘Channel Heritage Trail’ developed especially… [more] East Enders go to Dover

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Lord Rix, Patron and Founder of Rix Inclusive Research

All of the team at Rix Research & Media are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lord Rix. The Rix centre is named in honour of Brian Rix and he was instrumental in establishing research in technology for people with learning disabilities at UEL at the turn of the century. Lord Rix passed… [more] Lord Rix, Patron and Founder of Rix Inclusive Research

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Rix Wiki’s in Croydon

“A Wiki can be an amazing multi-faceted tool that can help people at all stages of life, in different ways.” Trisha Holmes is Project Manager 0-65 Disability Service at Croydon Council. Trisha is implementing Multimedia Advocacy and Rix Wikis throughout the borough, to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.  She… [more] Rix Wiki’s in Croydon

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CNWL and Rix pioneer the development of Digital Health and Wellbeing Plans

The Central North West London Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (CNWL) promotes digital inclusion to ensure that its service users are not excluded from accessing new developments which could enhance their wellbeing and social inclusion. CNWL began a project to develop a Digital Health and Wellbeing Plan in partnership with Rix Research & Media, a research… [more] CNWL and Rix pioneer the development of Digital Health and Wellbeing Plans

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Mary shares her tips for planning days out as a family

Mary Busk is a family carer who lives in London.  Her son, Alex, has complex learning and communication difficulties. In this article for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation, Mary offers some helpful advice when planning days out as a family. Mary and Alex have produced a Wiki which can be viewed here: https://www.rixwiki.org/rixresearch/home/alex-case-study/  

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Social media for social care; patient self-advocacy offers new paradigm for Digital Health

The King’s Fund annual Digital Health and Care Congress 2016, taking place this week, will explore how the better use of technology and data can support and enable the developments needed to transform outcomes for patients and citizens. Andy Minnion MBE, Professor of Media Advocacy at Rix Research & Media, has been invited by the… [more] Social media for social care; patient self-advocacy offers new paradigm for Digital Health

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Mary Busk highlights the difficulties faced by parents/carers on BBC

Mary Busk highlights the difficulties faced by parents/carers in getting the support from schools who are struggling to cope with cuts to their budgets. To watch Mary on BBC, please click here: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36432079 Mary and her son Alex have produced a Wiki which can be viewed here: https://www.rixwiki.org/rixresearch/home/alex-case-study/

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Melissa’s Case Study

Melissa Johns is a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at the Royal Free Hospital Children’s School and recently has been in charge of implementing the use of the Rix Wiki. She was first introduced to the Rix Wiki by her headteacher who had wanted to bring the Rix Wiki into the service since the day he… [more] Melissa’s Case Study

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Sophie: My Rix Intern Story

My name is Sophia Schwarze and I am a student at the Health Professions school at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In the spring of 2016 I was given the opportunity to study in London. It was my advisor who encouraged me to apply for an internship. Being only a second year in university I… [more] Sophie: My Rix Intern Story

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First Rix Innovation Lab Discusses Wiki Use

On Wednesday 2nd May 2016, Rix Inclusive Research along with their London Scholars and colleague Darren Sharpe from IHHD (Institute for Health and Human Development) at the University of East London, hosted the first Rix Innovation Lab. The innovation labs aim to aid in creating a Rix Wiki Evaluation Toolkit. The aims of this toolkit… [more] First Rix Innovation Lab Discusses Wiki Use

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Santino’s Wiki Case Study

Santino Vassell is an associate peer recovery trainer at CNWL’s Recovery and Wellbeing College. He teaches a course at the college working with individuals with mental health and learning difficulties and he refers to this as his first real job. Santino is able to offer a unique perspective in the college as he himself has… [more] Santino’s Wiki Case Study

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Blog from Rachel Medhurst, Bexley Voice for Special Needs Children

Bexley Voice Wiki shows its power of communication at a DfE event Bexley Voice For Special Needs Children (BV) is small charity, comprising volunteer parents and carers, which supports families of children and young people with special needs and disabilities age 0-25. We offer a programme of visits to all the schools in Bexley as well… [more] Blog from Rachel Medhurst, Bexley Voice for Special Needs Children

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Project Puzzle

Rix Research is working with the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH) in Greece on a new, two-year project funded by Erasmus+ KA2: Co-operation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices. The project, called Puzzle, is a Strategic Partnership for adult education and also involves agencies from Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. Currently, adults… [more] Project Puzzle

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Amanda’s Wiki Case Study

Amanda Bailey is the Deputy Manager of CNWL Recovery and Wellbeing College. She has a background in social work and nursing but she says, “It is my personal experience with mental health services that is really important in my job as a peer trainer.” Amanda was first introduced to the Rix Wiki in October 2015.… [more] Amanda’s Wiki Case Study

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Charlton Park Academy shortlisted for TES School Awards 2016

Rix Research & Media is delighted that Charlton Park Academy has been shortlisted in the prestigious annual TES Schools Awards, in the Alternative Provision category.  This category recognises the invaluable support to pupils offered by these schools, which make sure that children who may not be able to attend conventional school do not go without… [more] Charlton Park Academy shortlisted for TES School Awards 2016

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Thea’s Wiki Case Study

Thea Fitch is a peer recovery trainer and peer support worker in a community health team for homeless individuals, who are admitted to psychiatric wards. She uses her personal experiences with mental health difficulties, hospital admissions, and homelessness to help people get their lives back on track. Thea started using the Rix Wiki in November… [more] Thea’s Wiki Case Study

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Rix’s Ajay passes the ECDL with top marks

Many congratulations to Ajay Choksi at Rix Research & Media, who has passed the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) skills certification programme with top marks. Ajay works as a technical assistant and Wiki Master at Rix and is an invaluable member of the team.  Rix is based in Knowledge Dock and specialises in exploring and… [more] Rix’s Ajay passes the ECDL with top marks

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Free Webinar! 12th May – Using Wikis in Education: Assistant Headteacher, Joe Sieber

Register your place at this free Webinar by clicking here! Joe Sieber is Assistant Headteacher and SENCo at Little Heath School, a successful and well established school for pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of needs including moderate and severe learning difficulties and communication needs (including a number with autistic spectrum conditions). The latest… [more] Free Webinar! 12th May – Using Wikis in Education: Assistant Headteacher, Joe Sieber

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Royal Free Hospital Children’s School reaps benefits of Multimedia Advocacy

The Royal Free Hospital Children’s School (RFHCS) is a community Special School for pupils aged 5 to 16. It offers high quality education for all children who are inpatients at the Royal Free Hospital and for some children who are not inpatients but who are receiving support from medical or mental health services and may… [more] Royal Free Hospital Children’s School reaps benefits of Multimedia Advocacy

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Waldo’s Wiki Case Study

Waldo Roeg is a CNWL Peer Recovery Trainer and an author of the Health and Wellbeing Plan. Two years ago he was invited to be a part of a pilot project which sought to bring multimedia into the trust as a form of self-advocacy. “I have used services for 30 years and I know what… [more] Waldo’s Wiki Case Study

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Wikis to Support Employment

The Tower Project is a community based voluntary sector organisation and leading service provider for children and adults with a learning disability, sensory disability, autism, physical disability or health related issue. Its award winning Job Enterprise and Training Service (JETS) is East London’s leading provider of specialist supported employment services for disabled people and people… [more] Wikis to Support Employment

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Working with Parents

We have been working with a group of parents who have children aged between 4 and 19 with varying disabilities and complex needs, all of whom either had an EHCP or were in the process of an EHCP, and all of whom confirmed that their child’s views were not sought during their EHCP process. Only… [more] Working with Parents

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Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children (AfC) is a social enterprise company set up  by Kingston and Richmond Councils to provide targeted help and support to children and families in need within the two London boroughs.  It has partnered with Rix Research & Media to pioneer the use of Multimedia Advocacy and the Rix Wiki tool and training… [more] Achieving for Children

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Rix Wikis Feature in Special Needs Jungle Article



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Rix Community Event – January 2016

Rix Research & Media welcomed attendees from across the country to the first Rix Community Event of 2016. Around 40 people gathered at Rix’s base at the University of East London to meet, talk, share experiences and hear about new ideas. We had managers from local authorities, schools, colleges, hospital schools, as well as parents… [more] Rix Community Event – January 2016

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IncluEdu Project

www.incluedu.com Rix Inclusive Research was a partner organisation for the three year European project, Inclu Edu, from 2014 -2017. IncluEdu is a strategic partnership of leading European Educators and Researchers who collectively have a unique expertise in the field of ICT and inclusive learning. IncluEdu, with the support of EU project funding, has developed a… [more] IncluEdu Project

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United States AUCD International Service Award 2015 honours Professor Andy Minnion MBE

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in the United States has given its prestigious International Service Award to Andy Minnion MBE, Professor of Media Advocacy at Rix Research & Media; this is the first time that the Award has been given to an individual based outside the US.  The Award recognises outstanding contributions… [more] United States AUCD International Service Award 2015 honours Professor Andy Minnion MBE

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Transition to New Wiki Platform

Rix Media has now launched the new Rix Wiki. This uses HTML5 technology so that it is more responsive across all platforms and has a number of significant enhancements. All our current customers will have their existing Rix Wikis moved over to the new format. This means that you can benefit from the improvements and… [more] Transition to New Wiki Platform

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Ofsted Residential Report cites Rix Wikis as truly outstanding in EHC plans

Charlton Park Academy, an extremely successful, oversubscribed secondary special academy within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has fully adopted the unique multimedia advocacy approach developed by Rix Research & Media. The School uses Rix Wikis for all 240 of its pupils and this year’s Ofsted Residential Inspection Report has highlighted how the use of Wikis… [more] Ofsted Residential Report cites Rix Wikis as truly outstanding in EHC plans

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