We are incredibly proud to announce that SWAN Projects Lead, Becky Choat, has been nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability in the 2025 National Diversity Awards!!
Anyone who has been to a SWAN pre-diagnosis drop-in, post-diagnosis course, webinar, workshop or training will be aware of the incredibly high quality of Becky’s work and what a smart, thoughtful, kind and supportive person she is - we can’t think of anyone more deserving of this nomination.
If you agree - and we know you will - you can vote for Becky here!
Responsible for the creation, development and delivery of the post-diagnosis support at SWAN, Becky has supported thousands of autistic individuals who have recently discovered their autistic identity to explore and consider what that means for them, through groups, 1-1 support, and webinars.
Becky also works to inform, challenge myths and misunderstandings, and work with other services across all sectors to improve support and service provision, making them more inclusive and accessible
Some recent pieces of Becky’s work have included:
- Working with the Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative (EDAC), bringing together new partnerships to improve eating disorder research, understanding and practice for autistic individuals within health.
- Delivering training to over 1000 NHS staff for NHS Education Scotland on 'Understanding and Supporting Autistic Individuals in Mental Health and Suicidal Crisis'
- Partnership working with Paths for All to deliver training and resource development for walk leaders
- Speaking at both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian 2024 Equality and Diversity Conferences
- Developing and delivering training around 'Autistic Experiences of Pregnancy and Parenting' and 'Autism and Eating Disorder' Training for multiple NHS areas and other organisations.
- Work to raise awareness of violence against autistic women and girls including work with Police Scotland, interviews on BBC The Nine and delivering 'Supporting Autistic Survivors' Training.
The National Diversity Awards celebrate the achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, providing them with recognition for their dedication and hard work.
The judges’ decisions are informed by the quality and quantity of votes received for each nominee - so please take a moment to cast your vote and let them know about the impact of Becky’s incredible work!
Well done Becky, we couldn’t be prouder!!
