We are proud to be.....
In June 2018, we changed our name from Skillnet to bemix. We wanted to have a clearer, more focused message about who we are and what we do. That is that our vision is of a world where everyone is treated as an equal and valued as an individual - we should all have the same chance to be seen, be heard and belong.
People from across the organisation shared what being part of bemix means to them. Watch the video at the top of the page to see what we said.
Our 1st anniversary of being called bemix is just a few days before Learning Disability Awareness Week (17th - 23rd June) and the first Learning Disability Pride (15th - 21st June). Learning Disability Pride is led by Gary Bourlet, a leader in the People First movement and Founder of Learning Disability England.
About Learning Disability Pride
"Learning Disability Pride – we are proud of who we are!
People with learning disabilities have been kept out of community life in the past. Not any more. We are going to ordinary schools with our brothers and sisters, we live in our own homes, have jobs and do a lot for our communities.
There is still a lot to be done to make life better for some of us, but we want to celebrate all we have achieved."
Find out more on the LDPride website - http://learningdisabilitypride.org.uk/ or follow #LDPride on social media.
Along with our usual projects where we co-work to make sure that people with learning difficulties and/or autism are fully involved in society, we are running a number of additional events to mark Learning Disability Awareness Week and LDPride.
Tuesday 18th June - Discovery Catering Pop Up Vegetarian Cafe @ Westgate Hall, Canterbury, 12.30 - 3pm
Join us for freshly prepared, delicious vegetarian and vegan food. The Mayor of Canterbury will also be joining us for lunch to support us to be seen, be heard and belong. Find out future cafe dates here.
Wednesday 19th June - Awareness Training for the DWP
Members of Eco Shed and Supported Internships are co-delivering a presentation to the Swale DWP. We will be talking about how we can work together in a way that benefits and includes everyone. We will be sharing stories of achievement and co-production from Eco Shed and Supported Internships.
Updated: 1st July, 2019
Peer Support - Mental Health and Wellbeing
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, people's mental health also took a hit - here is how bemix responded via peer support.
No Labels No Walls
bemix were recently invited to take part in No Labels No Walls - We Are One! an international digital festival celebrating and promoting diversity. Read all about it!
Discovery Catering: the beginning
The second ever bemix radio show, produced back in 2013. This time, visiting the Discovery Catering group.
Mental Health for All
The rate of mental health problems in people with a learning disability and/or autism is up to double that of the general population. The need for support has increased since the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we look how bemix has been responding to this need.
Our very first Audiobox show - Rocky and the Natives
We're working through our Audiobox archives. Here is a gem - our very first show!
The Lockdown Interviews - Jemma Freeman & John Robb
During lockdown, bemix's Audiobox radio show interviewed musicians. The interviews are now available on MixCloud.
Isolation Maybe - bemixers release a single
Distance Won't Stop the Music! How songwriting has helped us through lockdown.
bemix's "Not in the Pub" Quiz
Risky Business Supporter and Discovery Catering member, Sam Barnard, hosted bemix's first online "Not in the Pub" quiz.