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Time4Change helps schools improve accessibility

CHANGEit — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:46:16 +0000

The Time4Change group from York are all young people with varying special needs. Though many go to special schools, some had attended mainstream schools in the past and felt that there are a number of very small changes schools can make to ensure that there is better access and inclusion in the school atmosphere. They toured a number of schools and created a DVD and booklet to help schools think about simple, inexpensive changes they can make, from changing paint colour to putting in ramps.

Their project was so successful, they were even asked by the council to review a number of their buildings and the DVD has since been used by many schools throughout the UK. Their hard work, creativity and dedication to the cause is what made them one of the winners in the 2009 Performance category. To find out more about their project, check out the video below:

If you or someone you know has taken action on an issue or cause like the Time4Change group, send in a nomination to the CHANGEit awards. There’s only 1 week left before the deadline on 11 December 2009 so act fast! Nominate today!

5 books to help you change the world

CHANGEit — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:32:23 +0000

We know there are a lot of people out there who want to change the world, but the prospect of taking on big issues can get a bit overwhelming. These 5 books are filled with loads of fun and easy ways you can do small things to change the world in a big way. What are you waiting for?

Change the world for a fiver (We are what we do)

365 ways to change the world (Michael Norton)

The Everyday Activist: Everything You Need to Know to Get Off Your Backside and Make a Difference (Michael Norton)

Random Acts of Kindness: 365 Ways to Make the World a Nicer Place (Danny Wallace)

1001 Ways You Can Save the Planet: Practical Ideas to Heal and Change the World (Joanna Yarrow)

See something Say something!

CHANGEit — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:09:06 +0000

Our friends at Bold Animation have recently completed work on a campaign for young people.

Featuring as part of Nickelodeon UK’s award-winning See Something Say Something anti-bullying campaign, they produced four documentary animation films which aim to educate kids and offer advice about the facts of bullying to support National Anti-Bullying Week.

You can watch the four documentary animations at www.nick.co.uk/saysomething.

Having interviewed young people across the UK, the films are shot from the perspective of The Bully, The Bullied, and The Witness.

In association with Childline, the aim of the season is to empower young people to speak out if they see someone being bullied; are a victim themselves and unite against bullying. Take a look and don’t forget…if you See something Say something!

Get ready to CHANGEit!

CHANGEit — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:26:11 +0000

The next round of CHANGEit awards is coming up soon!

This year, prizes are available in 3 categories:

Innovation
for young people who have big ideas but need help getting them off the ground

Performance
for young people who have already launched campaigns that are making a difference

Photography
a photo contest for young people to capture campaigning and change in action

So put on your thinking caps, nominate yourself or your friends and dust off your camera to find the change that’s happening throughout the uk.

Nominations will open on 1 October.