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Some West Yorkshire CANN Organisations

Communication Matters (CM) is a UK-wide charity committed to supporting people of all ages who find talking difficult because they have little or no clear speech. This can be via paper based communication supports or computer based voice output, we call this AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Communication can be compromised across many conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Brain Injury, Learning Difficulties and Autism. We have an associate membership of around 400 people. Members come from across the UK and from all the various interests in AAC – personal experience, professional, commercial and research. Members receive copies of our Journal which is published 3 times a year, amongst other benefits. We hold a number of events: most notably our International AAC Conference held over 2.5 days at the University of Leeds each September, as well as UK-wide AAC Information Days (product demonstration days) and Study Days which focus on a particular topic of AAC. We also have many online resources and publications and an AAC Forum. If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Communication Matters, 3rd Floor, University House, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

Communication Matters

Additional Needs Advice Speech and Language Therapy Training

LWCA is a charity, established since 1998 which exists to provide short breaks for children and young people with additional needs. There are 2 projects within Leeds Weekend Care Association. Weekenders Club/Teen Scene: Is a play scheme operating from Vine Education Centre in Leeds 6. We are open Saturdays, 47 weekends per year. Children and young people who attend Weekenders Club/Teen Scene can access the club once for 3hrs every four weeks. Our ½-day sessions are 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. or 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 pm. When a child is allocated a group, this group stays the same for each visit. Our staffing level is one staff member/volunteer to one child/young person. All of our staff are experienced and well trained and work alongside dedicated volunteers to enhance the service we provide. We provide drinks and snacks at each session, but you are welcome to bring your own. Vine is a venue that provides safe outdoor space, large indoor spaces and personal care suites. There are lots of resources for children and young people, including a bouncy castle, a ball pool, adapted bikes and sensory equipment. We also provide activities such as baking, arts and crafts and sports activities. We […]

Leeds Weekenders Care Association

Additional Needs Family Fun Days Holiday Playschemes Playgroup

We are a museum service of nine venues across Leeds: Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Thwaite Watermill, Leeds Discovery Centre, Lotherton and Temple Newsam. We work with people who have different experiences and needs, connecting people to objects and stories of the city. We have regular sensory-based family activities, facilitate workshops for SILCs and special schools and support career and skills development.

HQ: Leeds Discovery Centre, Carlisle Road, Leeds. LS10 1LB

Leeds Museums and Galleries

Additional Needs Family Fun Days Outreach Stay n Play Training

Leeds SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service)

Leeds SENDIASS is impartial, confidential, and arm’s length from the Local Authority and schools and settings. It is a free and accessible service for young people and parents/carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leeds SENDIASS involves parents/carers, children and young people in discussions and decisions about their individual support. Leeds SENDIASS will work with parents/carers children and young people to ensure that they are fully involved in the planning of SEN support for their individual needs in early years settings, schools and colleges.

Technorth, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB

Leeds SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service)

Additional Needs Advice Telephone Helpline Training