Comic tale of research together
Presenting research in the form of a comic may seem unorthodox but it has proved to be an excellent way to display findings and send a message about who research is for, says Melissa Kirby
Presenting research in the form of a comic may seem unorthodox but it has proved to be an excellent way to display findings and send a message about who research is for. @drmkirby.bsky.social @purplepatcharts.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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We're very excited to share with you our new Activity Report! π
You can read it on our website: purplepatcharts.org/activity-reports/
This report celebrates everything we got up to at Purple Patch during our 2023 to 2024 year and tells you more about what we do!
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White text with a purple background it says "Do you work with learning-disabled people, or would you like to? Our training enables you to use the Purple Patch Approach to engage, involve and inspire through arts-based and multi-sensory methods. " With an image of purple training.
Our training enables you to use the Purple Patch Approach to engage, involve and inspire through arts-based and multi-sensory methods. purplepatcharts.org/training π
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White text with a purple background it says " βBeyond Rampsβ is our partnership strand, where we support other organisations to bring their work to life for learning-disabled people. "
βBeyond Rampsβ is our partnership strand, where we support other organisations to bring their work to life for learning-disabled people. purplepatcharts.org/beyond-ramps π
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White text with a purple background it says "Our award winning Research Group is one of the only research groups for learning-disabled people in the country; their vision is for all research to involve learning-disabled people. " With an illustration of the group.
Our award winning βPurple Research Groupβ is one of the only research groups for learning-disabled people in the country; their vision is for all research to involve learning-disabled people. purplepatcharts.org/research π
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White text with a purple background it says "Supports learning-disabled young people to face change with confidence as they move out of education and into adult community services. " With an image of a purple participants with a cape.
βMove On Upβ supports learning-disabled young adults to face change with confidence as they move out of education and into adult community services. purplepatcharts.org/move-on-up π
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White text with a purple background it says "Held in community venues across Yorkshire, our Programmes empower learning-disabled people to explore, grow and learn new skills together. " With an image of a purple participants holding flowers.
Our Lifelong Learning Programmes are held in community venues across Yorkshire, and are empowering learning-disabled people to explore, grow and learn new skills together. purplepatcharts.org/lifelong-learning π
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White text with a purple background it says " Co-led by our participants, this group provides valuable input on our operations and ensures that lived experience guides our organisation. " With an illustration of a purple ship.
Our Purple Steering Group, co-led by participants from our Lifelong Learning Programmes, provides valuable input on our operations and ensures that lived experience guides our organisation. purplepatcharts.org/purple-steering-group π
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White text with a purple background it says "Our approach uses creative activities, inclusive learning methods, and creates safe environments where everyone is empowered to engage with, and understand, themselves and the world around them." With an image of purple participants hugging.
White text with a purple background it says "We apply the Purple Patch Approach to everything we do... " With an image of purple participants from the Programmes.
Our approach uses creative activities, inclusive learning methods, and creates safe, social environments where everyone is empowered to engage with, and understand, themselves and the world around them. π
We apply the Purple Patch Approach to everything we do...
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Image of a purple participant holding flowers. The bottom text says 'What We Do'
White text with a purple background it says "We use our Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard." With an image of purple participants.
Hello Bluesky! Weβre Purple Patch Arts. We use our Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard. π
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