主播大秀 recognised with Autism Access Award
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主播大秀 staff receive the National Autistic Society鈥檚 Autism Access Award
Staff at 主播大秀 North have been presented with the National Autistic Society’s Autism Access Award - a first for a UK broadcaster. The recognition came after the introduction of a range of measures to make it easier for people with autism to visit and work at the 主播大秀 base in Salford.
Initiatives including two interactive films on the , preparing would-be visitors to 主播大秀 buildings at MediaCityUK; Autism Awareness Training for all tour guides, reception staff and security guards; and a pilot work experience scheme for people with ‘neurodiverse’ conditions, were key in securing the award.
Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society presents the award to Ian Haythornthwaite, 主播大秀 Director of Finance and project sponsor
These initiatives are part of a wider which will include an event celebrating the creative and analytical abilities possessed by people with conditions such as autism that can bring value to the 主播大秀 and its audiences, to be held at 主播大秀 Broadcasting House in London in May 2016.
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