Monthly Archives: September 2014
Include Me Too – National Community Inspiration Awards 2014
This is a prestigious, blue tie event which celebrates and recognises inspirational disabled children, young people and their families from grass roots communities. It is also a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights … Continue reading
Kirklees Recovery college has opened
Kirklees Recovery College has been developed in partnership with local NHS and social care organisations in Kirklees and will offer courses focusing on a range of different topics including health and wellbeing, art and business. Providing courses that have are … Continue reading
Adaptive Clothing Company – CAPR Style
CAPR Style produce clothing products designed specifically for people with severe disabilities, wheelchair users and those with incontinence problems. Garments are made with additional features, such as Velcro, snap fasteners, and elasticated elements, replace traditional seams or buttons enable easier … Continue reading
Huddersfield Art Gallery running Saturday Art Club Sessions from September 2014
Huddersfield Art Gallery, based in the town centre library, are once again running Saturday Art Club sessions for children aged 4 – 14yrs. The first session will take place on 20th September, between 10am and 12pm, at a cost of … Continue reading
IPSEA Special Education Needs Law E-learning
Independent Parental special Education Advice (IPSEA) offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. IPSEA gives advice and … Continue reading
Scammonden Walk and Ride Festival – Saturday 20th September 10am to 3pm
Experience Community are promoting a Walk and Ride Festival on 20th September at: Scammonden Water, New Lane Car park (from New Hey Road (A640) follow signs to Scammonden Water and continue down Sledge Gate.) Guided walks and a host of other … Continue reading
New survey results show the effects of ‘battle for support’ on parents of disabled children
New research conducted by Scope reveals that parents of disabled children are frustrated, stressed and exhausted by their battle to get support for their children, themselves and their families. Key findings include: Nearly half (47%) of parents of disabled children … Continue reading
Personal resilience sessions for parents of children with additional needs – self help training
These sessions are for parents with children on the waiting list for CAMHS: Are you feeling isolated and stressed? Would you like to learn new ways of helping YOURSELF to cope with the day to day stresses of life with … Continue reading
Balancing the books: Kirklees Council budget consultation (phase 1)
Kirklees Council have now published their Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2015-18 which sets out the huge financial savings they need to make and draft options for achieving these budget reductions. They are running a two-phase consultation process to … Continue reading
Have you booked your place at this year’s Kirklees Autism Show?
Further to the success of the first ever Kirklees Autism Show last year, Kirklees Council are delighted to announce the date for this year’s show. The Kirklees Autism Show 2014 will be held at the John Smith Stadium in Huddersfield, … Continue reading
