Jessica Starns

Inclusive Arts Practitioner
Museums
Youth support worker
Neurodivergent
Founder of @DyspraxicMe

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

This morning after two years of waiting. I am proud to announce I’ve been award the @uniofbrighton Alumna Award for my work founding @DyspraxicMe

[Uni Brighton alumni @brightonalumni]

Congratulations to Alumni Award winner Jessica Starns who won back in 2020 for her charitable work setting up @DyspraxicMe. You are a real inspiration!

#brightonforever

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

Hello @duolingo I emailed two weeks ago but haven’t heard back. My app keeps freezing. Gets to around the 7th question and I can’t tap to go any further and have to close the app. How can the app be unfreezed? App and phone are updated. I’ve lost my streak.

[Curating Visibility @Curating4Change]

Now recruiting: Curating Visibility Fellowships. Do you love museums and want to pursue a curatorial career? Do you define as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent? Apply now https://t.co/g21C1s5UVx

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

The next Wolfson Project event aimed at #autistic and #learningdisabled adults shall take place on Monday 16 September in the evening Drake Music @WeAllMakeMusic shall be delivering a drop in music making session https://t.co/3qjGk20hsB

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

Next Wolfson Project event @britishmuseum for families shall take place in the school holidays. We shall be joined by a sensory story teller and a comic book artist for a the Summer Reading Challenge #autism #neurodiversity @AutisminMuseums
https://t.co/WMpX6SvjTm

[AA2A - Artist Residencies @AA2Aproject]

One of the runner’s up in our photo/video competition showing AA2A artists at work was @JessicaStarns Jessica created this wall hanging called ‘My Dream Accessible Home’ during her residency @_BNUni using a Stoll knitting machine
#aa2a

[Autism in Museums @AutisminMuseums]

New Relaxed Early Opening from @britishmuseum Summer Makers Sat 10 Aug 8-10am https://t.co/hvVhdeVeUD #autism #autisminmuseums

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

This week we shall be making our own ticking clocks with artists from @outsidein_uk @britishmuseum relaxed evening event for families. #autism https://t.co/o6ilJtccLC.. @AutisminMuseums

[DyspraxicMe @DyspraxicMe]

Two spaces left for our cooking class on Saturday 1 June #dyspraxia https://t.co/9VTJWSxIV0

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

At the @MandHShow this morning. The calm curators @britishmuseum shall be presenting at 10.15 this morning on how to design a sensory trail.

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

The Calm Curators, Julia Collar, Jaime Prada and I shall be speaking at the @MandHShow on how we developed our Sensory trails @britishmuseum next Thursday 16 May at 10.15am. Tickets are free. https://t.co/GZxMtTAELF

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

Funding to deliver fitness classes in London. #dyspraxia

[DyspraxicMe @DyspraxicMe]

We are so pleased to announce we have been awarded National Lottery funding for gym fitness classes.

We have created a survey to find out when would be best to run the classes

https://t.co/EnkrcvL1wG

Thanks to everyone who plays National Lottery games for your support!

[DyspraxicMe @DyspraxicMe]

We were sad to hear about @DYSPRAXIAFDTN's recently announced decision to close its doors. You can read our written statement reacting to this news below.

[DyspraxicMe @DyspraxicMe]

On Saturday 27 April we shall be having a go at TRX training at Strong + Bendy. Who are passionate about making their gym accessible to neurodivergent people. https://t.co/T7cCGtm2uj

Book a space here:
https://t.co/17WV4tpzRs

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

🌟 Vacancy 🌟

Are you passionate about removing barriers in the workplace?

We’re looking for a Workplace Adjustments Officer to use their lived experience to make a difference for staff at the Arts Council.

Find out more and apply by 21 April 👇
https://t.co/DMp3LdMqf6

[DyspraxicMe @DyspraxicMe]

Two spare spots are available for April's event, a TRX fitness event run by Strong & Bendy. If you want to fill one of those spots, you can register via the link below🏋️ . Come prepared for a workout! https://t.co/RYBc46rIty

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

On Tuesday the @britishmuseum shall open late for the next Wolfson Project event ‘Jargon, no jargon’ why do museums use jargon? #autism #neurodiversity #museum

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

The next out of hours event @britishmuseum is called Jargon, no jargon. The event has been designed by Synergy. They are asking Why do museums use jargon and big words? There will be a craft activity, treasure hunt and a performance https://t.co/vYKt9zbu2B @AutisminMuseums

[Jessica Starns @JessicaStarns]

‘My Dream Accessible Home’ wall hanging for @AA2Aproject @_BNUni learning how to use the Stoll knitting machine.

[Wellcome @wellcometrust]

How do autistic people experience maternity care?

At the moment, we don’t know much at all.

That’s why we’re funding @DrAimeeGrant at @SwanseaUni to help fill this research gap and make healthcare more accessible ⤵️
https://t.co/tMgnDq8bnW

[Disability Unit @DisabilityGovUK]

We’re launching our #DisabilityActionPlan, featuring 32 practical measures to improve disabled people’s daily lives.

Find out about the plan, which was shaped by more than 1,300 consultation responses ⬇️

https://t.co/vk1mcLtNiq