ICE Benevolent Fund
The ICE Benevolent Fund has a range of services to support ICE members and their families with the pressures of everyday life. It also helps members reach their potential in their personal development.
- Date
- 09 April 2025
- Time
- 12:30 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
- Location
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Online
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Living well with autism
https://www.ice.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/ben-fund-living-well-with-autism/
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- Date
- 09 April 2025
- Time
- 12:30 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
- Location
- Online
Free
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At least one in 100 people in the UK are autistic.
Each person’s experience with autism is unique, making it essential to work out how to give yourself, or your loved one the best opportunities to thrive.
About this event
During this webinar, delegates will explore:
- How understanding autism can reduce barriers and overcome challenges
- Support systems and resources available
- Inclusive practices to create supportive environments
For further information, please contact the ICE Benevolent Fund at [email protected] or call 01444 417 979.
More topics can be found here.
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Programme
12:30 - 12:35
Introduction from Sarah Mason-Parker, marketing manager and caseworker, ICE Ben Fund
12:35 - 12:55
Presentation from Sharon McDaid and Liz Bushby, National Autistic Society
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A, Sharon McDaid and Liz Bushby, facilitated by Sarah Mason-Parker, ICE Ben Fund
Speakers
Sarah Mason-Parker
ICE Benevolent Fund
Marketing Manager and Caseworker
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Sarah Mason-Parker
Sarah has been working for the ICE Benevolent Fund since 2018. She is passionate about the Ben Fund’s mission to support ICE members and their families wherever they are in the world.
Sharon McDaid
National Autistic Society (NAS)
Specialist Lead
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Sharon McDaid
Sharon started her working life as a physicist then took a career break to care for her children including her son who is autistic with high support needs. She volunteered for the National Autistic Society for several years while completing a Masters in Adult Autism. She has worked for the NAS for over 7 years, starting out as the coordinator of transitions support and education advice services in Northern Ireland. She is currently Specialist Lead for Autism Support, responsible for the delivery of emotional support and benevolent fund services.
Liz Bushby
National Autistic Society (NAS)
Autism Support Advisor
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Liz Bushby
After university, Liz worked as a primary school teacher for more than 10 years before taking time out to complete a Psychology MSc and support her autistic son. In 2018 she began volunteering for the NAS School Exclusion Helpline and has been working for the NAS since January 2022. Initially, her role was as a caseworker on the School Exclusion helpline. She is now the autism support advisor, working as part of the Benevolent Fund Service.
For more information please contact:
ICE Benevolent Fund Team
- e: [email protected]
- t: +44 (0)1444 417 979
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