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Lightyear Youth Group: Accessible Careers in STEM
The Lightyear Youth Group is delighted to invite you to our next online event, hosted by the Lightyear Foundation. Please use this form to sign up. Location: Online Date: October 21st Time: 6pm-7pm This free event is for young people aged 14-25. It's all about careers in STEM for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. We've got four brilliant speakers who all work in aviation and aerospace - from apprentices to pilots. They all have stories to share about how they started working in STEM, and advice that will help you take the next steps towards an accessible career in STEM. What is the Lightyear Youth Group? We are a group for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people aged 14-25 who are passionate about STEM - science, technology, engineering and maths. We share our ideas and stories with each other and Lightyear Foundation, guiding the charity as they work to make STEM a place where everyone can thrive. I'm not interested in aviation or aerospace, is there any reason for me to come along? Absolutely! Although all our speakers work in a similar field, they all have very different experiences - and they have advice to share that's relevant to all sorts of different careers in STEM. You'll also get to meet other young people who are interested in STEM. I'm D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent - will this event be accessible for me? It's really important to us that everyone who wants to can access this event. We're already providing the following access support: BSL interpreters Auto-generated live captions An invitation to use sensory and communication aids, including fidgets We can also offer some financial support to help pay for personal access support. If there is any other support at all which would make it easier for you to attend, please let us know using this form. How do I sign up? Fill in this form! If you're under 18, or over 18 and usually have support from a parent, carer, or other trusted person to make informed decisions, you'll need an adult to fill in the form with you. The link to join the event will be sent out to everyone who signs up a few days before the event. Your personal data will be stored securely, and won't be shared with anyone outside of Lightyear Foundation. We will only use your contact details to get in touch with you about this event. If you have any questions or need any support using the form, please get in touch at hannah@lightyearfoundation.org or 07983 721 006.
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SEND in STEM: Accessible Aerospace & Aviation
We are delighted to welcome you to the next SEND in STEM Network event, hosted by the Lightyear Foundation. Please use this form to sign up to the event. Location: Online Date: September 2nd Time: 4pm-5pm The theme for this event is accessible practice in the aviation and aerospace sector. Using thi...
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August 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Our fantastic panel of speakers will explore access and inclusion in aviation & aerospace, and what we can learn from the sector about how to make careers in STEM more accessible.

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A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM event. The background is white with green and purple curved shapes. The Funded by UK government, UK Civil Aviation Authority and Lightyear Foundation logos are on the graphic. In the middle are circular headshots of the speakers at the event: David, Minhaz, James and Charlotte.
August 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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August 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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We hope to seeing you there!

Link to sign up: https://www.stem.org.uk/national-secondary-science-conference

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June 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Our fantastic speakers will get us thinking about how we can use assistive technology and AI to reduce barriers to STEM for disabled and neurodivergent young people.

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SEND in STEM: Assistive Technology & Ethical AI
We are delighted to welcome you to the next SEND in STEM Network event, hosted by the Lightyear Foundation. Please use this form to sign up to the event. Location: Online Date: July 1st Time: 4pm-5pm The theme for this event is assistive technology and the ethical use of AI. We will explore how we c...
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June 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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We would also like to extend our thanks to all attendees and speakers for contributing to such an inspiring and impactful event.

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May 8, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Our fantastic speakers will get us thinking about how we can work together to create accessible, inclusive STEM spaces and experiences where young people have real agency. 

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SEND in STEM: Co-producing inclusive STEM
We are delighted to welcome you to the next SEND in STEM Network event, hosted by the Lightyear Foundation. Location: Manchester Deaf Centre, Teddy Webb Hall, M13 9GH Date: April 22nd Time: 2pm-5pm The theme for this event is co-producing inclusive STEM with disabled and neurodivergent young people....
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April 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Only 4 weeks to go until the Lightyear Foundation welcomes you to Manchester for our next SEND in STEM event! 

We'll have talks, workshops, and plenty of tea and coffee - sign up now to get all of the details.

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March 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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We're delighted to share that sign-ups are now OPEN for our next SEND in STEM event, taking place at the Manchester Deaf Centre on April 22nd, 2-5pm!

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A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM event. The background is white with green and purple curved shapes and bubble-like circles. In the middle are three images, the first is someone holding a kettle with steam whilst wearing lab goggles and protective gloves. The second is a group of people from the network wearing lanyards and gathered together for a photos. The final image shares a young person talking with a microphone in front of a Lightyear Foundation banner.
February 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Two weeks to go! Join us online for the next SEND in STEM Network session on Dec 3rd, 4–5pm, with leaders from Lime Academy Ravensbourne. We’ll explore meaningful STEM engagement for young people with PMLD

To attend contact Hannah at hannah@lightyearfoundation.org

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[Image description] A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network session. The background is white with green and purple curved shapes and bubble-like circles. At the top, large text reads: “SEND in STEM Network, December 3rd, 4–5pm (Online).” Beneath it, smaller text states: “Theme: STEM for Young People with PMLD with Lime Academy Ravensbourne. Contact hannah@lightyearfoundation.org for more information.” Along the bottom are three circular photos of learners taking part in sensory STEM activities. In the first, a facilitator holds a bubble making device while a learner with their fingers in their ears blows into it. In the second, a pupil and an adult investigate materials on a yellow tray. In the third, a learner works with a facilitator to explore trays of feathers, coloured playdough, and other tactile resources. The Lightyear Foundation logo sits at the bottom centre.
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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📅 Save the Date - Dec 3rd!

Join our next SEND in STEM Network with Andy Smith & Lisa Webb from #LimeAcademyRavensbourne 🌟

Explore how to engage with young people with PMLD & create inclusive, meaningful STEM spaces 💡

More info: hannah@lightyearfoundation.org

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[Image Description] A circular, purple and green graphic with the Lightyear Foundation logo at the top. Text reads: “Save the Date – SEND in STEM Network - December 3rd 2025” “Contact hannah@lightyearfoundation.org for more information.” "Theme: STEM for young people with PMLD With Lisa Webb and Andy Smith (Assistant Head and Headteacher at Lime Academy Ravensbourne)." Along the bottom are three circular photos: On the left, a teacher helps a child roll a large orange tube on the floor. In the centre, a young person holds a stick with a green ball on top. On the right, a student in a sensory or therapy pool uses a wooden stick to interact with floating objects. The design features curved shapes and molecular-style graphics in Lightyear Foundation’s purple and green colour palette
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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We’ve hit 50 sign-ups for SEND in STEM!

Event Details: Making Labs Accessible
🗓 Wed 3 Sept, 4–5 PM BST
🎙 With Dr Katherine Deane (UEA)

Join us to explore accessibility in STEM labs.
👉 Register: lnkd.in/esEGMpuQ

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[Image Description] A promotional graphic for Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network event. The background is purple, blue, yellow and white with science-themed graphics. Text reads: “Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM Network is proud to present Making Labs Accessible. Wednesday 3rd September. 4pm to 5pm. On Zoom. We’re celebrating a milestone - 50 sign-ups for the SEND in STEM Network: Making Labs Accessible! We’re so proud to be working alongside such inspiring STEM professionals who are committed to making science and research spaces more inclusive. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about making STEM labs more accessible for disabled and neurodivergent researchers.” On the left is the Lightyear Foundation logo. On the right is a photo of Dr Katherine Deane, smiling, wearing sunglasses and a blue top.
August 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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STEM employers!
Join us at the National SEND Employment Forum on June 2nd (10am–1pm) to explore how young people with SEND are transforming the future of STEM.
✅ Free to attend – RSVP by May 23
📍 National Grid House, Warwick Technology Park
📧 louise.saunders@nationalgrid.com
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Promotional graphic for the National SEND Employment Forum. Event details: Monday 2nd June 2025, 10am–1pm at National Grid House, Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6DA. Background features a subtle purple STEM-themed design. Logos of Lightyear Foundation, STEM Learning, National Grid, and the National SEND Employment Forum are displayed at the bottom along with the event date and time.
May 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM