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Sign up to our ‘Making movies’ workshop and learn how to make your own movie! During the workshop, we will use the app ‘iMovie’. iMovie is a free app that you can download from the app store. In the workshop, we can cover: Creating a new Movie Project Adding photos and video from the photo library Editing clip length and choosing transitions Adding titles Creating voice overs Working with green screens Adding music Sharing the final film We welcome children to join in with our ‘Get creative: Making movies’ workshops. The workshops are held online via Zoom with a staff […]

Sign up for our ‘Create and send a Valentine’s e-card’ workshop where we’ll learn how to make a fun, personalised greeting card for someone special to celebrate the season! Use the free Keynote app to create a personalised greeting card Learn how to use voice recording to make the message extra special Children are welcome to attend. This workshop is held online via Zoom with a staff member from the Family Fund team. Sign up for the workshop by completing our online registration form. You can email the team at digitalskills@familyfund.org.uk or call us on 01904 550066 for more information. Location: Online

Sign up to our ‘Making a social story’ workshop. Social stories can help children with ASC and other additional needs to develop greater social understanding and help them stay safe. In the workshop, we can cover: Using the free ‘clips’ app to create a social story Other additional apps that you might find helpful 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. You can email the […]

Sign up to our ‘Make it work for you’ workshop to learn how to make your iPad work for your child’s support needs. In the workshop, we can cover: How to make text larger, so it is easier to read How to set up Siri so your iPad will talk to you How to set up other spoken content features, like dictation (so your iPad will write for you) Q&A with our experienced trainer 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 […]

Sign up to our ‘Making music’ workshop and learn how to make your own song! During the workshop, we will use the app ‘Garageband’. Garageband is a free app that you can download from the app store. In the workshop, we can cover: Creating a new blank song project Working with live loops to create a piece of music Auditioning and selecting Apple Loops Arranging Apple loops on the grid Performing the composition by triggering loops Adding audio from the microphone Exploring effects and mixing Sharing the finished song We welcome children to join in with our ‘Get creative: Making […]

Sign up to our ‘Getting started’ workshop to learn more about the basic settings on your iPad. In the workshop, we can cover: An overview of the most useful iPad apps A walk through of the settings Setting up iPad shortcuts Accessing the Apple Store Question and answer with our experienced trainer 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 the […]

In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st*) Oakwood Cinema are supporting Sunshine & Smiles to raise funds and build awareness. Oakwood Cinema will be donating all profits from their special screening of The Peanut Butter Falcon on March 26th. They will also be screening a short film called ‘S.A.M’ which stars CBeebies newcomer George Webster (who also works at our cafe 21 Co.!). It’ll be a fun night. *The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Click here to book your ticket- only £5!

Communication Matters is pleased to announce the opportunity to meet in person suppliers of AAC products and related services. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communication-matters-exhibition-day-tickets-217953614127 About this event The world of AAC is constantly changing – new software and technology, new strategies, new evidence about use of AAC, and new social and political developments. The day will be open to; – AAC users, parents, carers and professionals – Professionals specialising in AAC who want to update their knowledge on fast-changing technology and contribute to their Continuing Professional Development – People who work with children or adults with severe speech, language or communication difficulties […]

An accessible, family friendly gig at Leeds’ best loved music venue! Three contrasting acts playing short sets on a Sunday afternoon for the whole family to enjoy.  Doors open at 12noon with the first act playing at 12.30pm. Event Details Doors Open at 12:00PM From 12:00PM to 3:00PM Location Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, LS6 1NY

The workshops are held at our office in the Carlisle Business Centre, Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD. They start at 10.30 am and finish at 1.30 pm, with a short break for lunch. We provide a pack of notes, drinks and biscuits, and a light snack. These sessions will give you a good understanding of what should be in your child’s EHCP, and there will be plenty of time to discuss any issues you are having. Our workshops are designed to be a follow-up the the sessions Bradford SENDIASS run, which look at the legal aspects and timescales of getting a plan. […]