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On 25th September we will joining in with One Great Day at Headingley Central – where 21 Co. is located – it’s a community day for children & families and there will be bug hotels, face painting, crafts & activities. It’s all to raise funds for Great Ormond Street hospital but also a local charity and Headingley Central have kindly chosen Sunshine & Smiles … thank you! Please do pop along on the 25th from 11am to 4pm to join in and you can also get delicious cake & a cuppa from 21 Co. at the same time! You can […]

Wednesday, 13th October, 11:00am to 3:00pm – William Merritt Centre, Aire House, Leeds, LS13 1HP   Options and advice on equipment and services for disabled people of all ages.   What can you expect to see? • Switches and Adapted Toys • Sensory • Sports & Leisure • Accessible Gaming • Associated Charities • Support Groups   BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: https://bit.ly/39lNDbC

Wednesday, 13th October, 12:00pm to 1:00pm – William Merritt Centre, Aire House, Leeds, LS13 1HP  Participants will learn about the top ten toys for 2021 for fun and therapeutic benefits as well as the benefits of adaptive switches and the sensory toy library at the William Merritt Centre. In the final part of the session, there will be a focus on family friendly activities to do during the winter months.   BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: https://bit.ly/3i7WlPN

Event Details Event: Pottery Painting Date: 16/01/2022 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location Leeds Mencap 20 Vinery Terrace, Leeds, LS9 9LU Please note that Little Hiccups events are for families that have children that have disabilities or additional needs. You will need to be registered before booking on. We always welcome new families but please register first. Web Link: https://littlebiscuitpottery.wixsite.com/mysite Bookings for families opens shortly. Going for something a little bit more calming and sensory after what I imagine, will be a hectic Christmas, we’ve decided to have a go at a little bit of pottery and painting! The session will be held […]

About the event   Sport can have a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities, helping them discover a newfound independence and support network.   This exclusive event will give you all the information you need about the disability sports available across the country, and how you or someone you know can get involved.   You’ll hear from several inclusive sports organisations which specialise in providing a safe and fun environment for people of all ages. Speakers from Boccia England, the England Amputee Football Association, Adaptive Martial Arts and the Inclusive Tennis Network, plus the Activity Alliance charity, […]

On 27th October we will be taking part in a Cricket Unity Day hosted at Headingley Stadium. The session is an opportunity for our young people aged 12 to 25 to join with another group, Wicketz, who access sessions run by Yorkshire Cricket Board. The event will be from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and parents and carers will need to stay with their young people for the event. We will start with introductions to the coaches and the other group and then move on to some cricket skills activities such as throwing, catching and batting. There will be a tour of the […]

In this exclusive two-hour session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the provision available to children with additional educational needs.

About the event In 2019, DJ Mark One and Dr Penny Trayner pooled their expertise to deliver the first DJ’ing for rehabilitation programme, as part of a 4-day non-residential brain camp that aimed to impart key cognitive rehabilitation strategies to camp participants alongside real-world application of the skills in learning how to DJ. From there the BPM (Brain’s Powered by Music) programme was born: https://www.bpm.rehab/ In this webinar, Dr Trayner and DJ Mark One will discuss how the programme is delivered in practice, how it has been received so far and outcomes for participants which include procuring DJ slots at festivals. […]

About the event This webinar will be grounded in clinical neuropsychological stories that focus on the key themes of emerging adulthood in neurorehabilitation. Ongoing adjustment, and processes towards greater autonomy, independence and development will be explored within the context of the concept of transition in neurorehabilitation. Dr Katie Byard is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC and chartered with the British Psychological Society. Katie has highly specialised experience in the delivery of neuropsychological rehabilitation following childhood brain injury to young people and their families. She is a passionate advocate of the need to hold a developmental and systemic […]

Sign up to our ‘Staying safe’ workshop to learn how to manage your child’s iPad, so they can learn and play safely. In the workshop, we can cover: Creating passcodes Setting up time limits on apps Adding restrictions to websites or other content A brief overview of child friendly apps like YouTube Kids The workshops are held online via Zoom with a staff member from the Family Fund team. To make sure you can use your iPad during the workshop, you will need to join the Zoom call on another device, such as a smartphone. Click here to sign up for […]