SUSS proudly marched as a contingent for the third consecutive year at The Purple Parade 2024 (TPP2024) with
AWWA School @Napiri, continuing the tradition to #CelebrateAbilities and #SupportInclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
SUSS X AWWA School @Napiri marching together at The Purple Parade
SUSS community of students, staff, and alumni who came down to #CelebrateAbilities and #SupportInclusion!
For the first time, the joint SUSS-AWWA contingent was led by SUSS SEALS (Special Education & Accessible Learning Supporters), a student-led advocacy group championing disability inclusion. This year’s contingent gathered over 70 volunteers and members from AWWA School and SUSS, including 40 students, staff, and alums. This was one of our largest contingents in the past three years, bringing vibrant energy, heartfelt camaraderie, and an abundance of ‘purple spirit’ to the parade. To make the experience even more meaningful, seven SUSS contingent members paired with students from AWWA School, exploring carnival games and enjoying the parade activities together. These buddies provided a safe and supportive space, fostering genuine connections and encouraging meaningful interaction with the students from AWWA School.
SUSS students buddied up with students from AWWA and brought them around the parade to enjoy the festivities.
SEALS has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about disability inclusion within the university and the broader community. The Purple Parade has been instrumental in furthering its commitment to support PWDs. In the lead-up to TPP2024, SEALS organised SUSS’ first TPP Activation, raising awareness of the challenges faced by PWDs, showcasing various assistive technology devices to enhance daily living needs, and rallying support for disability inclusion and accessibility.
A photo of SUSS SEALS members with props made at SUSS SEALS’ Purple Parade Activation
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Tomowork at their booth during our 2-day activation to share more about their Talent Uplift Programme (TUP) and Talent Explorer Programme (TEP) for SEN students.
In addition, Tomowork, a charity focused on fostering an inclusive and innovative ecosystem to support PWDs in gaining meaningful employment, was invited to share insights on their talent uplift programmes with the SUSS community.
A group photo at the end of The Purple Parade march.
SEALS wishes to say a big thank you to everyone who participated in TPP2024! Let’s continue building a community where every ability is celebrated and inclusive spaces can be created for all. 💜