A spring hello from Cosmo

March | Issue 16
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Hello!

We are welcoming spring with a bunch of upcoming webinars. Look out for lunchtime sessions with Cosmo for the World Health Day, International Day of Families, accessible music-making and more throughout the year.

In this issue, you will find:

📱new features in the Cosmo Training App

🗓 calendar of events

💡 tips on adopting new technologies in the classroom

📚 resources for World Autism Acceptance Week and World Down Syndrome Day

👥 news from our community

Enjoy!

What's new with Cosmo?

Cosmo has recently started its adventure in Japan! 🇯🇵
Follow 👉 @upit.nagao to get inspired.

Have a look at how they attached Cosmoids to the bouldering wall to add an extra layer of fun to the climbing experience. So creative! 👏

Photo courtesy of @upit.nagao

Check out Cosmo in this special issue by Inclusive Technology.

We have introduced a section in the Cosmo Training app to help you find useful tips on how to make the best out of your Cosmo. You can find information on how to add tracks from Spotify Premium or Apple Music, where to look for FAQs, ideas on using Cosmo in therapy and more.

Make sure to update your Cosmo Training app and Cosmo Switch up to the latest version to fully enjoy all the latest features. You can do so in AppStore and Play Store.

Calendar of events

After two successful webinars at the beginning of this year, we're coming back with more!

Join us for the World Health Day lunchtime webinar and explore fun and easy ways to incorporate Cosmo in your healthy lifestyle.

April, 7th
12:30-13:00 BST

If you'd like to learn about the latest Cosmo features, make sure to book refresher training. Choose from the list of the available slots by following the link below.

Book a training

Join Cosmo and Digit Music at the Get Creative: Digital Music-Making in the Classroom and explore easy-to-use music-making programmes and accessible instruments to bring out the best in your music teaching practice. During this webinar, you will have a chance to learn more about music-making with Cosmo and Cmpsr.

You can now watch all events on our YouTube channel. Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to stay up-to-date with our upcoming webinars.

Adopting new tech in the classroom

Here's the latest from Cosmo blog. Explore how to create inclusive learning environment with technology and how to adopt new tech in the classroom.

It’s not news that technology plays an important role in inclusive classrooms. Fair enough, but how do you actually introduce new technologies to make classrooms as accessible as possible? [Read more...]

Inclusivity is a crucial element in all learning environments. It is especially important to make sure learning environments are inclusive for those with special needs, international students, or those who [Read more...]

World Autism Acceptance Week

As we're approaching World Autism Acceptance Week, here's a video from the Ask an Autistic series explaining what the World Autism Acceptance Week is all about, the difference between awareness and acceptance and how to show our support.

"Ask an Autistic #22 - Why Acceptance? Autism Acceptance Month"

World Down Syndrome Day

Wouldn't Change a Thing is an organisation fighting negative perceptions around Down Syndrome. Check out this video compilation created by families of children with Down Syndrome, an amazing example of their advocacy.

"50 Mums | 50 Kids | 1 Extra Chromosome"

Follow 👉 #NothingDownAboutIt for more authentic Down Syndrome stories.

Our community

Check out the inclusive play sessions with Cosmo organised by A2ndVoice, an amazing London-based charity providing countless opportunities for neurodiverse children and their peers and siblings to learn and play together.

Have a look at their upcoming inclusive play sessions with Cosmo, Widgit, sensory play, gaming sessions and more. You can find more details here.

We love hearing from our community! If you'd like to share your story, get in touch with us at hello@filisia.com.

Thank you for reading!

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