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archive-title Archives: Events Pro

Archives: Events Pro

17
Jun

Play for All: Exploring​ Adaptive Toys and Games​

Educational Webinar

About the event Discover the world of adaptive toys and games designed to ensure that playtime is inclusive and enjoyable for every child. In this engaging webinar, we will explore the latest innovations in adaptive play, highlighting toys and games that cater to diverse needs and abilities. Learn from experts about the benefits of adaptive play, how these toys are developed, and the positive impact they have on children’s development and social skills. Additionally, we’ll delve into the exciting realm of adaptive gaming, showcasing how video games are being tailored to provide accessible and immersive experiences for players of all […]

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

16
Aug

Inclusive Sports Festival

Drop In Sport

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

25
Jul

Tropical Bash

Family Fun Day

Kirklees

28
Jul

Sensory World Home Education Group

Educational Family Fun Day Youth Club

Kirklees

29
Jul

Sensory World Parent Support Group

Meetup Wellbeing

Kirklees

26
Jun

Sensory World Open Day

Drop In

Kirklees

25
Jun

Tech Talk: A Case Study of AT assessment and implementation to enable communication, leisure and functional skills

Educational Webinar Workshop

About the event Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into a case study of AT, including assessment and implementation. Philip Coates, Assistive Technology expert discusses the importance of AT assessments in determining the appropriate communication and technology aids for individuals to enable communication, leisure and functional skills in daily life. In addition to the contact information found in each section, you are very welcome to use the specified Bridging the Gap phone number 0113 2214 364 or email victoria.harris@irwinmitchell.com Sign up here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/casestudyofAT

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

02
Jul

SPEAK – Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe. An introduction to suicide prevention skills

Educational Webinar Wellbeing

Booking closes 22nd June We recognise that suicidal thoughts are prevalent among young people, particularly those with additional needs. Research indicates that approximately 20% of teens and young people have seriously considered suicide, with higher rates among those with disabilities and mental health conditions . Our course aims to provide support and resources to help parent/carers address these challenges effectively. The key objectives are To consider the attitudes, myths, and stigma that surround suicide To recognise and explore the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide To encourage an open, safe and sensitive conversation about suicide with […]

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

11
Jul

Shaping SEND in Bradford

Educational

Bradford

11
Jul

Bringing it Together – DOING IT SOLO – workshops for lone parents of disabled children, young people and adults.

Educational Webinar Wellbeing Workshop

SURVIVING THE SUMMER Self Care for Solo Parents with Rachael B How to find time to take care of ourselves during the long summer holidays Friday 11th July 2025 at 10.30am to 12.30pm Online session on Zoom • A timely reminder about why self care is so important • 6 tips for surviving the summer • Find out about some key ‘go-to’ resources that can help • Equip us so we can look after ourselves whilst taking better care of our children We know from experience that looking after ourselves can all too easily drop off the to do list, […]

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

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Some West Yorkshire CANN Organisations

AWARE

Airedale & Wharfedale Autism Resource (AWARE) is a support group for families affected by autism. We produce a monthly newsletter, provide e-updates throughout the month and have a very active closed facebook group for members. We hold parents’ and carers’ meetings with knowledgeable speakers, regular socials including dads’ meet-ups and parent training courses. We also run lots of events for children, young people and their families including a weekly youth club; holiday play schemes; monthly cookery club and trip club for teenagers with autism; moving-on club for 18-25’s; residential short breaks for children 8-18 years and family residentials. We run our events in Airedale, Wharfedale and Bradford. We are open to any family whether their child has a formal diagnosis or not and from any area;  however due to funding some of our services are only available to children from a particular authority. We ask families to join which is £15/year and this can be done on our website https://aware-uk.org

2 Royd House Way, Long Lee, Keighley, BD21 4TY

AWARE

Additional Needs Family Fun Days Holiday Playschemes
William Merritt Disabled Living Centre.

The William Merritt Centre provides impartial information, advice and assessment on equipment and practical aspects of daily livings for disabled people of all ages, their carers and professionals. Anyone can contact the centre directly for an assessment, alternatively referrals can be made via GPs, OTs and other health care professionals. Our paediatric Occupational Therapists offer assessments involving: buggies, wheelchairs, wheelchair accessible vehicles, beds, seating and Try B 4 U Fly. We also regularly run tricycle, walkers and car seat clinics. Our paediatric therapists can arrange assessments with companies who specialise in paediatric equipment and offer advice on how to purchase products. If statutory funding is not available, our therapists are happy to write a report to support charity applications for funding. The centre also provides a service called Switches 4 Kidz, whereby we provide impartial information, advice and assessment about adapted toys and switches for children, families and professionals and the centre has developed a loan library of adapted toy and switches for families to borrow. Following on from this we provide assessments for accessing games consoles, computers, iPads, phones etc. and run regular accessible gaming drop in sessions during school holidays.

WMC 100 Town Street, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1HP

William Merritt Disabled Living Centre.

Additional Needs Advice Equipment Hire
Accessible Inclusive Music (AIM).

Accessible and inclusive musical opportunities for those with additional needs and disabilities in West Yorkshire and beyond.  

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Accessible Inclusive Music (AIM).

Additional Needs Music Music Youth Clubs
Family Action’s WESAIL.

Wakefield Early Support Advice Information Liaison (WESAIL) is available to parents and carers of a child or a young person, who has, or may have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years who are living within the Wakefield District. This service is also available to young people themselves and those working with families. Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL) provides a free, confidential and impartial service – which means we do not take sides and try to ensure everyone is given opportunities to express their views and feel listened to. WESAIL provide information, advice, support and signposting according to need by either by telephone or where needed on an individual or targeted basis or through events and workshops. We share details of events on the Local Offer, our facebook page and provide information through the Information Network. WESAIL offers information covering a range of matters relating to Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) including education, health, social care, personalisation, personal budgets along with benefits and leisure. The aim of the WESAIL service is to support children, young people, their parents, carers and families by providing information to navigate systems and processes so that they can play […]

Virtual

Family Action’s WESAIL.

Additional Needs Advice Outreach Telephone Helpline Training

About West Yorkshire CANN

'CANN' stands for 'Children Additional Needs Network'. Its a network for third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs in the West Yorkshire area.

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