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Brainwave newsletter 2012, full of helpful information

Brainwave works with families to deliver individual home based therapy and exercise programmes that help children with disabilities and Developmental Delay to achieve their potential. This newsletter has lots of information as they have been searching for useful sources of … Continue reading

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Council for Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook

Need a guide to your disabled child’s legal rights? Read ‘Disabled Children: A Legal Handbook’ This handbook is an authoritative yet accessible guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England and Wales. The authors expertly … Continue reading

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Dance classes for children with additional needs in Huddersfield.

Tristan Dance Studios based at Meltham Road in Lockwood offer dance classes that welcome children with additional needs. Teacher Elaine has over 35 years experience teaching classes which cover styles such as Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence, Line Dance and Freestyle. … Continue reading

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Dimensions Autism Friendly film screening of Beauty and the Beast, 2D (13/5/12) – tickets now on sale

Book tickets for the Dimensions autism friendly film screening of Beauty and the Beast, 2D. The film follows the story of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman taken prisoner by a hideous beast. Tickets on sale today! Call 0800 … Continue reading

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Contact a Family e-newsletter avaliable

The latest e-newsletter from contact a family is available with lots of helpful information on benefits, family life news stories and consultations. To view follow this link

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Disability Table Tennis sessions at Dewsbury Table Tennis Centre, Heckmondwike

Taster sessions on Thursdays 24, 31 May then 21, 28, June and 5 July Talent identification day Saturday 23 July Weekend of Disability Table Tennis – 28 & 29 July Please contact Shaun Alvey, Yorkshire Disability Table Tennis Development Coach … Continue reading

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Changing Places brochure of Leeds.

It took nearly 10 years campaigning to get here but the result is fantastic and should put Leeds city on the map of equality and diversity. Changing Places are toilet/changing facilities for people with profound and multiple disabilities. They are … Continue reading

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The Transition Information Network is looking for disabled young people who want to write an article

The Transition Information Network (TIN) is looking for disabled young people who want to write an article for my future choices magazine. My future choices is a magazine aimed at disabled young people. It aims to give a voice to … Continue reading

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DARK HORSE actor©scheme Foundation Acting Course

Recruiting now for September 2012 The company is currently recruiting people with learning disabilities (over the age of 18) to its two-year foundation acting course. The training is formal and takes place throughout the course of the academic year between … Continue reading

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Adpated Bike Sessions and Open Day

These are some FREE activities taking place at Spenborough Pool and Sports Complex with Streetwise and Adapted Bikes. Open day – 14 May 1-3 and weekly session (Tuesday,s Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) If you have any queries then please do … Continue reading

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