News & Events

This is the section where you can find out about events that are happening near you that might be of interest to you. This might include training days, upcoming local meetings or fun events that might appeal to families with children with disabilities.

Upcoming News and Events

On-going

The Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Breaks Pathfinder Programme

The Centre for Disability Research at Lancaster University (CeDR) and the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) have been commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to evaluate the Short Breaks Programme and to investigate the impact of short breaks on the well-being of disabled children and their families. Short breaks can vary from a few hours a week to overrnight stays.

We want to hear from families of disabled children what role short breaks play in their lives and what are the major issues for them in using short breaks.

If you would like to tell us about your experience of using short breaks or if you want to know more about the project, please get in touch.

s.langer@lancaster.ac.uk or michelle.collins@lancaster.ac.uk
01524 593301(Susanne Langer)or 01524 592808(Michelle Collins)
Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YT

On-going

Trampolining Sessions

Trampolining classes for children with special needs are currently being provided at Romsey School. The classes take place on a Tuesday night, and are currently free of charge. Many of the children that go are autistic, but all children with special needs are welcome. To find out more, contact dsmith@romsey.hants.sch.uk.

You can find Romsey School at: The Romsey School, Greatbridge, Romsey, Hants, SO51 8ZB

On-going

Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton. Autism-friendly screenings.

Autism-friendly screenings ae for people on the autism spectrum who may be sensitive to sound and light. Harbour Lights have special screening where lights are left low, the soundtrack reduced and people are free to move around.

Alice Warren : 0207 326 2611
alice.w@picturehouse.co.uk

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