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Unlock the Everyday is a campaign backed by ATscale and partner organisations from across the global health, development, and disability sectors. ATscale is a cross-sector global partnership, hosted by UNOPS, with a mission to transform people’s lives through assistive technology.

On Monday 23rd September 2024, campaigners took over Times Square to call on decision-makers gathering for the United Nations General Assembly to prioritise policies that will improve the lives of millions of people, including those with disabilities, chronic health conditions, physical impairments, and older people around the world. Amongst those in attendance was inspirational speaker and disability campaigner Anne Wafula Strike, who spoke at a reception that evening just off Times Square.

We are delighted to have added a number of new speakers to our site recently and in specific very pleased to welcome –

Stef Sword-Williams – a TEDx speaker, founder, and author of F*ck Being Humble
Katy Ashworth – TV presenter and Singer and keynote speaker on childrens mental health
Naila Kiani – A leading Pakistani female mountaineer and inspirational speaker and is the only female climber in Pakistan and MENA to have summited 11 peaks above 8000 meters.

We look forward to working with all three of them and more details can be found below

Our September book of the Month is “Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change” by neuroscientist, corporate consultant speaker, and brain performance coach Nicole Vignola.

Rewire is your personal guide to unpacking the neuroscience behind why we are subconsciously programmed to repeat certain habits and how we can do, or undo, any type of behaviour in order to achieve peak mental well-being.

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 occurs between Monday 7th October – Sunday 13th October 2024. The British Dyslexia Association says the aim of the week is to help achieve their goal of a dyslexia-friendly society, and to raise awareness of dyslexia, and to challenge common misconceptions.

This year’s theme is: “What’s your story?”

If you are planning an event around that week there are a few speakers we would recommend

This is our September 2024 speaker news and this month we feature feedback on Lisa Potts, Shahin Sadafi, Dan Edwards, and Ben Fogle; we have news updates of interviews with Anthony Bennett and Anj Handa; we welcome James Peach, Ben Towers, and Dr Paul Redmond to the website and have updates from Katie Neeves and Chris Moon.

Black History Month takes place again in the UK this year during October.

This theme for this year is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and it aims to recognise and correct the narratives of Black history and culture.

The theme underscores a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage. It is about honouring our heroes while challenging the narratives that have often overlooked the contributions and achievements of Black individuals both in the UK and globally.

If you are looking for a speaker for mark the Month these are a few speakers we would recommend –

One of the topic areas we have supplied speakers for in the past months has been the menopause and with October being World Menopause Awareness Month, we wanted to share with you some of the speakers we work with who speak on their own experiences, but also help support women to thrive in their careers during their menopause and also help encourage institutional workplace change by helping break down stigmas by aiding employers to build a culture of support and empowerment for women.

World Mental Health Day is taking place on the 10th October 2024. Founded by the World Federation for Mental Health, the theme for this year’s campaign is “It is time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”

If you are looking to plan an event on this day or in and around this day and looking for a speaker these are just a few of the speakers that we would recommend.