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To our donors, volunteers, staff, Trustees, and everyone who has engaged with our work, thank you. This impact belongs to all of you Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/ms4np7p5 #Impact #SocialImpact #Engineering #Engineers

Our new import report is here! Behind every number is: - a life changed - a story to be told - someone brave enough to reach out for support - someone who supported our work We couldn't have done this without you, our Foothold community.

Changes to the law are coming to give renters in England better flexibility and stability 📅 We asked our friends at @Shelter about the upcoming changes and what they mean for you if you’re renting. Read the blog 🏠 tinyurl.com/mr98k8u2 #Housing #EngineeringCommunity

Have you ever struggled with debt? You’re not alone. With @StepChange this #DebtAwarenessWeek, we’re talking about the impact debt can have on your wellbeing and where you can turn for support. Read the blog and discover practical ways to regain control 👉tinyurl.com/3enud9a6

If you think this could help you or someone you work with, it’s worth looking into. Go to gov.uk/access-to-work to learn more. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #EngineeringCommunity

The scheme was able to provide Sam with equipment including noise cancelling headphones and dictation software, and even a specialist ADHD coach. Head to our blog to read Sam’s story: tinyurl.com/yeysyutv

Did you know, if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you could be entitled to a government grant to make your work easier? If you’re neurodivergent, disabled, or have any long‑term health condition, this could make work so much easier.

And there are tools and methods that can help: like visual supports and assistive technology. To learn more about dyscalculia, head to Foothold’s Differently Wired Hub: tinyurl.com/y43d9czx #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #Dyscalculia

It has nothing to do with intelligence. It’s simply a difference in how your brain handles numerical information. Many people with dyscalculia are strong in verbal reasoning and creative problem solving.

Do numbers make you feel stressed or confused? Let’s talk about dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a learning difference that affects how your brain processes numbers and quantities.

If you’re looking for support with Tourette’s, or if you just want to learn more, go to Foothold’s Differently Wired Hub: tinyurl.com/y43d9czx #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #Tourettes #EngineeringCommunity

Many people with Tourette’s are highly focused, resilient, observant, and creative problem-solvers - skills that are so valuable in engineering. People with Tourette’s may need more flexibility, tic breaks, or quiet spaces at work.

When you hear ‘Tourette’s’, what comes to mind? Some people assume it’s about random profanity. But that’s actually one of the least common symptoms. Tourette’s is a neurodivergent condition that causes tics - sudden, repeated movements or sounds that you can’t fully control.

There are tools, technologies and tactics to help you thrive with dyslexia. To find tools, support, and real stories from engineers with dyslexia, go to Foothold’s Differently Wired Hub: tinyurl.com/y43d9czx #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #Dyslexia

Having it does not affect your intelligence. It’s a difference in the way your brain processes information. Many dyslexic people are strong storytellers, presenters and creative thinkers, and many excel in engineering design, systems thinking and innovative problem solving.

Do words ever seem to move faster than your brain can organise them? Let’s talk about dyslexia. Some people think dyslexia just affects spelling. But what is it really? If you have dyslexia, you might find reading or writing more tiring.