NEW - Rose Buddies - Cooking Group and Social Evening
Rose Buddies will be running a new Cooking Group at the Crescent Centre in Lower Earley on Monday afternoons starting Monday 20th February, 1.30-3.30pm for 6 weeks. The next Rose Buddies Social Evening will be held at TGI Friday's in Reading on Friday 2nd March, 7-10.30pm. For more information about both these activities, contact Lisa Hookway tel: 0118 979 9106 or email: lisa.hookway@creativesupport.org.uk
(added 06.02.12)
NEW - Friends of Camp Mohawk Newsletter
Click here to view the latest newsletter from Camp Mohawk.
(added 06.02.12)
NEW - Bridges Craft Group
In conjunction with Friends of Bridges, Bridges is pleased to be able to offer adult carers of children and young people a fun opportunity to come together for a relaxing craft session while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
See the flyer here.
(aded 06.02.12)
NEW - Launch of The Umbrella (New Friendship and Dating Service) - Tuesday 14th February
The Umbrella has been established to address the inequality in opportunity to meet and form new friendships and relationships, in a safe way, for people with learning disabilities, ASD and aquired brain injuries.
The launch of this service is on 14th February at Ascot Racecourse.
The event is split into three parts.
2pm - 4pm - Professionals and Provider Forum
4pm - 6pm - Parent and Family Carer Information - flyer here
6pm - 9pm - Potential Members Information, Disco and Dance - flyer here
You have to book a place to attend this event. You can do this by contacting the Ark Trust on 0118 380 0107
(added 02.02.12)
NEW - Activise from the Sports Development Team
Activise is a referral based scheme that gives vulnerable adults the opportunity to access leisure facilities and sports sessions at a reduced rate. To access these facilities a referral form must be completed by a GP or Health Professional on behalf of the individual. For more information about Activise, All4Sport and Rebound Therapy, please contact Adam on tel: 0118 974 3729 or email: Adam.Godwin@wokingham.gov.uk
The consent and referral form has been amended and the latest version is here. The exercise programme for January 2012 can be found here.
(added 01.02.12)
NEW - Rose Buddies Sessions - Rose Buddies have organised some new sessions starting in February.
- Ladies' Group, run by Sara John, OT - Mondays, 1-3pm at 44 Rose Street - flyer
- Mens' Group, run by Gareth Williams, OT - Wednesdays, 1-3pm at 44 Rose Street - flyer
- Zumba Classes - Wednesdays 7-8pm, Cantley Park - flyer
- Futsal (5-a-side indoor football) - Thursdays 5-6pm, St Crispin's Leisure Centre - flyer
For more information and to book your place, please contact Lisa on tel: 0118 979 9106 or email: lisa.hookway@creativesupport.org.uk
(added 01.02.12)
NEW - CLASP and Feed The Children Fundraising Breakfast
On Tuesday 14th February CLASP and Wokingham Methodist Church volunteers will be selling their Big Breakfast to raise money for Feed the Children. The fund raising event will be held at the Bradbury Centre Cafe from 9.30am-1.30pm. As it's Valentine why not bring along your partner and share a romantic breakfast and help raise money for a good cause! For more information see the flyer here or ring Sarah Cox on 0118 979 6364 or speak to Barbara Knee at the Bradbury Centre.
(aded 01.02.12)
NEW - REACH Wokingham Question Time and Information Event - Sunday 11th March
See the flyer here for more information.
(added 01.02.12)
NEW - REACH Wokingham Coffee Morning - Tuesday 7th February
10 am to 12 noon at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA
(added 01.02.12)
NEW - Smiles for Sibs - New Group in Bracknell
Wokingham, Bracknell & Districts Mencap have launched a new club for Siblings, aged 8-13 years, of a disabled child living in the Bracknell Forest Borough. Click here for the poster and here for the flyer.
(added 30.01.12)
NEW - Activities and Short Breaks - Bracknell Forest
Click here for the latest
list of activities and short breaks and here for news of a New Forest Activity Weekend
for 12-18 year olds
at the end of March.
(added 30.01.12)
NEW - Half-Term Activity for Young People with Complex Needs - Bracknell Forest
A visit to the Watercress Line and a trip on the train. This is for over 11s and is organised by Konnections.
The activity is for young people living in Bracknell Forest with:
* Physical disabilities and/ or complex health needs;
* Autistic spectrum disorder and who have severe learning disabilities or behaviour which is challenging;
* Challenging behaviour which is associated with other impairments such as severe learning disability
For further information and to book a place, please contact Sandy Cater at Konnections
Telephone: 01344 828809, Email: sandy.carter@kerith.co.uk
(added 30.01.12)
NEW - Autism Conference in Brighton - 14th May 2012
Speakers are Professor Tony Attwood, clinical psychologist, writer, and acknowledged world expert in Asperger's Syndrome and autism, Dr Wendy Lawson and Dr Barbara Jacobs. Tickets start at £55.
Visit http://www.autisticintelligence.org/1/home for more information and to book.
(added 30.01.12)
NEW - Asthma
Asthma UK has lots of resources for people learning disabilities. They have produced a new easy read version of Frequently Asked Questions on asthma and can be downloaded at: http://asthma.org.uk/easytoread .
A printed version is available on request from the Supporter Care Team on 0800 121 62 55 or email: info@asthma.org.uk
(added 28.01.12)
NEW - Taking Control - Choices & Challenges - Event in Oxford - 1st March
The Oxfordshire Wheel (a user-led organisation - www.theoxfordshirewheel.org.uk) is running a one day event about self directed support and personalisation. It will be held at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford from 9.30am-4pm. The event is aimed at everyone who uses adult social care services, providers of services and local authorities from across the SE region. The event is FREE to users and carers, and there are a few free places for health and social care students. All other tickets are £55 which includes lunch. Please see the flyer here for more information or contact Gail Hanrahan via email: gail@oxfsn.org.uk or ring: 07726 347395
(added 28.01.12)
NEW - Bridges Craft Group
In conjunction with Friends of Bridges, Bridges is pleased to be able to offer carers a fun opportunity to come together for a relaxing craft session while enjoying a cuppa and a chat. The first of these sessions is next Wednesday - 1st February, 10am-12 noon. Please see the flyer here for further sessions and the telephone number to call if you would like to book a place.
(added 28.01.12)
NEW - BBC News - Autism: Brainwaves 'show risk from age of six months'
It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16740758
(added 27.01.12)
NEW - BBC News - Are apps the key to revolutionising autism learning?
Touchscreen computers have provided a way of learning and communicating for children with autism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16534678
(added 27.01.12)
Lets GO! - to the Dialogue Group Party (Bracknell Forest) - Saturday 3rd March
Free bowling and food (for the children) On behalf of Aiming High, GO! welcomes children and young people up to the age of 18 with a learning difficulty or disability and siblings to come and join the fun! Families must be living in Bracknell Forest to attend. They are unable to accommodate friends living elsewhere at this time.
Saturday 3rd March 2012 from 4.50pm This family event is FREE and is being funded by Aiming High.
To book online and reserve a place www.eventelephant.com/dialogueparty or call 0800 328 9148
See the flyer here.
(added 25.01.12)
Safety Net CD Resource
The Safety Net Project has developed a range of resources regarding Learning Disability Hate and Mate Crime. The CDs cost £5 each and contain lots of useful information, including training for people with learning disabilities, their staff and supporters. Also with each copy, Safety Net are offering a free CD around mental ill health and learning disability. To order, please email: safetynet@arcuk.org.uk More information and resources can be accessed via the Safety Net website www.arcsafety.net
(23.01.12)
Change4Life
An NHS initiative to help people live healthier lives. The website contains lots of useful information about what you can do to make changes for a healthier future. The latest offering is a section called 'Supermeals' - this provides advice on healthy meals you can make on a budget! Please follow the link for more information: http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/supermeals-menu-planner-recipe-finder.aspx
(added 23.01.12)
Half term Activities at Oakwood and John Nike - Aiming High Bracknell Forest
Universal Schemes - suitable for children and young people who:
. Have moderate learning difficulties
. Require low level and minimal supervision
. Can communicate in small group settings
Oakwood Youth Challenge Activity Day - Monday 13th Feb
- 7-10 yrs 9.30am-12.30pm
- 11-18 yrs 1.00-4.00pm
£10 per session
Email: ange@oakwoodyouth.co.uk
Telephone: 0118 9792253
John Nike Holiday Camp Thursday 16th Feb
- 8-18 yrs
- 9.30am-4.00pm
- £29.50 per day (includes lunch)
Email: jnl-bracknell@nikegroup.co.uk
Telephone: 01344 789000
(added 23.01.12)
Aiming High Bracknell - Climbing Wall Sessions
Click here for the spring dates for the Chameleon Club.
(added 20.01.12)
We are in the News!!! - Autism Charity Bowled Over by Fun Evening
We made the front page of the Wokingham Times!!!
Click here to view the online article from the Wokingham Times.
(added 17.01.12)
February Half-Term Short Breaks at Heathermount
The Short Breaks Programme being delivered at Heathermount School is for young people aged 5-17 years on the Autistic Spectrum during the holiday periods. This is an open access service that welcomes children and young people from across the Wokingham and Reading region. The next holiday scheme is taking place during the February half term- Monday 13th - Friday 17th February 2012. The day runs from 9:30- 3:30. The cost of attending the day is £10 per person per day and £4 for transport per day. There are 3 pick up locations for the transport: Asda, The Meadway, Reading , Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodley Tesco- Wokingham, Finchampstead Road.
Activities which are taking place:
Animated Youth- Creative art and design, Lego, painting and cooking
Contempa- Individual and Group Musical master pieces using a number of instruments and mixing equipment
Sports and Leisure- A variety of indoor and outdoor activities at neighbouring Charters School .
This club is supported Heathermount staff. Heathermount is a school for young people on the autistic spectrum aged between 5- 19 years old.
Click here for a brochure and here for a booking form.
(added 17.01.12)
Disabled Blue Badge Parking Scheme
The Government have made changes to the blue badge scheme to reduce fraud and misuse of the parking badges. From 1st January 2012 a more secure blue badge will be issued. In addition a central database will be created with information about all blue badges to ensure that they are not misused. Click here for an easy read guide about the blue badge reform.
(added 12.01.12)
Lets Go! Horseriding
Please note there are two horse riding sessions available through Go! (Great Opportunities) - offering children and young people with special needs access to a range of leisure activities that they often miss out on.
Go! activities are provided by Family Resource Centre UK .
1) Let's Go Horseriding
Saturday 25 February 2012 @ Bearwood Riding Centre
3pm-6pm
2) Let's Go Horseriding
Saturday 31 March 2012@ Bearwood Riding Centre
3pm-6pm
For more details or to book a place, please call:
0800 328 9148
(added 12.01.12)
InnerSense terms dates 2012
At InnerSense the Spring term dates are W/C 17th January - 30th March 2012 (excluding Half- Term 13-17th February) you can view the calendar by clicking here.
Formed in 2006, InnerSense is a registered charity providing multi-sensory creative arts workshops for people with a wide range of learning disabilities across the spectrum, including moderate, severe, profound and multiple disability. Many of their clients have additional sensory and physical impairments and/or challenging behaviour making interacting and communicating very difficult.
If you would like to arrange a visit, book sessions or just have a chat please e-mail: innersensearts@googlemail.com or call 01344 428141.
(added 12.01.12)
All 4 Sport Activities from January 2012
All 4 Sport is a programme of activity for children aged 5 to 18 years with additional needs.
Wokingham Borough Council’s All 4 Sport courses, including Tennis, Trampolining and Climbing Wall (rebound therapy coming soon). These courses are very reasonably priced and should your child or young person require 1:1 assistance, this can be indicated on the booking form. Sessions commence week beginning 9th January 2012. Click here for the booking form and here for the payment form.
(added 12.01.12)
ASD Family Help January Newsletter
Click here for our latest newsletter.
(added 10.01.12)
Petition to Stop the Closure of the Independant Living Fund (ILF)
For over 21 years the ILF has made payments to disabled people to be used towards the cost of employing Personal Assistants. This money currently enables over 20,000 disabled people to lead an independent life style. Click here for more information and here to go to the petition.
(added 08.01.12)
A Consultation on revised statutory guidance and regulations for exclusions from schools and pupil referall units in England - closing date 17th February 2012
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views on the Department's revised exclusion guidance document and regulations relating to exclusion. This includes proposals for how regulations will be applied to Academies, including Free Schools. The guidance is aimed at head teachers, governing bodies, local authorities, independent review panel members, clerks and special educational needs experts. However, in addition, they would welcome responses from parents, pupils, voluntary/community organisations and representative organisations of the above groups. Click here to go to the consultation.
(added 08.01.12)
Stepping Stones Winter Newsletter
Click here for the lastest news from Stepping Stones.
(added 07.01.12)
HM Government Office for Disability Issues - New Disability Strategy
On 1st December 2011 the government announced they would like to hear from people with disabilities and the people and organisations that support them around how people with disabilities can be more involved in society and change people's attitudes and behaviour towards them. The deadline for contributions is 9th March 2012 at 5pm. For more information and to contribute click here.
(added 07.01.12)
ASD Family Help User Led Young Carers/Siblings (Social Activities) Group
Do you have a Young Person that ...........
1. Lives within Wokingham Borough (that means your Council Tax bill comes from Wokingham Borough Council, but can live in any area/town/village within the Borough)
2. Has a brother, sister, or parent with Autism (ASD)
3. Is aged 12-17 years
4. Wants to do the things that other Young People their age do (i.e. Cinema / Bowl / LQ / Shopping / Meal out etc) with Young People in a similar situation.
5. Term time - One evening a month - 6pm to 9pm (day not confirmed at the moment, but more than likely a
Tuesday or Wednesday evening)
6. Young People contribute £3 towards each Social Activity evening
During the School Holidays (1 Christmas, 1 Easter & 1 Summer) there will be a special day or evening Social Activity chosen by the Young People. Again their contribution will be £3
They will be supported by both staff & volunteers of ASD Family Help
If your Young Person is interested, please contact ASD Family Help for an application form. We would like to start this asap in 2012.
Initially we have approximately 10-15 places, and these places are available to both boys and girls.
Contact us now contact@asdfamilyhelp.org and entitle your email "USER LED Young Carers/Siblings (Social Activities) Group".
Subsidised by:- Berkshire Community Foundation
Click here for the application form which can be completed on your computer and attached to an email to contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or you can print it out, fill it in and post to us at the address on the form.
(added 04.01.12)
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