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Wednesday, 17 September 2014
News and information from Contact a Family Cymru - October 2014
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This year Contact a Family Cymru celebrates our 15th anniversary of working in Wales. We are therefore using our anniversary as a time to reflect and plan for the future. We want our plans to be based on what you want us to do. So please take a few minutes to complete the following short survey and return by Friday 3 October. Help us shape our work for you!
Fill out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Contact a Family events and workshops
To celebrate our 15th anniversary in Wales we are holding six special birthday party film shows at locations across Wales.
Sunday 12 October Llanelli Ffwrnes
Sunday 26 October Merthyr Tydfil Redhouse
Sunday 2 November Wrexham Catrin Finch
Sunday 16 November Llandudno Venue Cymru
Sunday 23 November Cardiff Chapter
Saturday 29 November Caernarfon Y Galeri
Sunday 14 December Mold Theatre Clwyd
These are free for all the family. Don’t delay, book today!
Visit: www.cafamily.org.uk/cymru Email: wales.events@cafamily.org.uk Call: 02920 396624
Contact a Family publications
Money Matters – a checklist when your child has additional needs
We know times are tough. As a parent of a child who has additional needs, you are often entitled to a number of benefits and other financial help. Our benefits expert, Derek Sinclair, has revised our free guide to money that parents may be entitled to. Download the guide: http://tinyurl.com/
Wales news and events
Inclusive justice?
The University of Ulster is undertaking research to examine the extent to which Special Educational Needs Tribunal Wales (SENTW) hearings are accessible, enabling and participatory. They are looking for families who have been through the SENTW process to take part in a short telephone interview. Telephone: 02890 366340 Email:g.mckeever@ulster.ac.uk
Cerebra Annual Conference
Problem solving: accessing decent services and support for children with complex needs and their families. 7 October, Royal Society of Medicine, London. Discounted places available. Web: http://www.cerebra.org.uk/
Local news and events
Powys: Butterflies Group
Meet on the first Friday of every month at Open Doors Family Centre Welshpool, Powys from 10.00am to midday. They also have a closed Facebook page. Email:clareprice2309@gmail.com
Swansea: Family Fund Fun day
Go along to Family Fund’s support and information day on Tuesday 23 September at The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Hear about what support, services, grants and information is available to you and your child or young person with a disability or additional needs. Email: Alison.Jessop@FamilyFund.org.
Rhondda Cynon Taf: Paralympic Ambassadors
This programme was set up to increase understanding and awareness of paralympic sport to disabled and non disabled students. To find out more contact Disability Sport Wales.
Email: Shelley.M.Jones@rhondda-cynon-
Cardiff: Autism Puzzles Workshop
Monday 13 October, 9.30am to 2.30pm, Autism Puzzles will be running a workshop on puberty and sexuality. At Whitchurch sports & social Club. Tea/coffee available - please bring your own lunch. Members FREE Professionals £5. Email:autismpuzzles@hotmail.co.uk Call: 029 2061 6361
Please submit your articles for our November edition by 6 October.
News and Information Welsh version please click Read More
This year Contact a Family Cymru celebrates our 15th anniversary of working in Wales. We are therefore using our anniversary as a time to reflect and plan for the future. We want our plans to be based on what you want us to do. So please take a few minutes to complete the following short survey and return by Friday 3 October. Help us shape our work for you!
Fill out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Contact a Family events and workshops
To celebrate our 15th anniversary in Wales we are holding six special birthday party film shows at locations across Wales.
Sunday 12 October Llanelli Ffwrnes
Sunday 26 October Merthyr Tydfil Redhouse
Sunday 2 November Wrexham Catrin Finch
Sunday 16 November Llandudno Venue Cymru
Sunday 23 November Cardiff Chapter
Saturday 29 November Caernarfon Y Galeri
Sunday 14 December Mold Theatre Clwyd
These are free for all the family. Don’t delay, book today!
Visit: www.cafamily.org.uk/cymru Email: wales.events@cafamily.org.uk Call: 02920 396624
Contact a Family publications
Money Matters – a checklist when your child has additional needs
We know times are tough. As a parent of a child who has additional needs, you are often entitled to a number of benefits and other financial help. Our benefits expert, Derek Sinclair, has revised our free guide to money that parents may be entitled to. Download the guide: http://tinyurl.com/
Wales news and events
Inclusive justice?
The University of Ulster is undertaking research to examine the extent to which Special Educational Needs Tribunal Wales (SENTW) hearings are accessible, enabling and participatory. They are looking for families who have been through the SENTW process to take part in a short telephone interview. Telephone: 02890 366340 Email:g.mckeever@ulster.ac.uk
Cerebra Annual Conference
Problem solving: accessing decent services and support for children with complex needs and their families. 7 October, Royal Society of Medicine, London. Discounted places available. Web: http://www.cerebra.org.uk/
Local news and events
Powys: Butterflies Group
Meet on the first Friday of every month at Open Doors Family Centre Welshpool, Powys from 10.00am to midday. They also have a closed Facebook page. Email:clareprice2309@gmail.com
Swansea: Family Fund Fun day
Go along to Family Fund’s support and information day on Tuesday 23 September at The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Hear about what support, services, grants and information is available to you and your child or young person with a disability or additional needs. Email: Alison.Jessop@FamilyFund.org.
Rhondda Cynon Taf: Paralympic Ambassadors
This programme was set up to increase understanding and awareness of paralympic sport to disabled and non disabled students. To find out more contact Disability Sport Wales.
Email: Shelley.M.Jones@rhondda-cynon-
Cardiff: Autism Puzzles Workshop
Monday 13 October, 9.30am to 2.30pm, Autism Puzzles will be running a workshop on puberty and sexuality. At Whitchurch sports & social Club. Tea/coffee available - please bring your own lunch. Members FREE Professionals £5. Email:autismpuzzles@hotmail.co.uk Call: 029 2061 6361
Please submit your articles for our November edition by 6 October.
News and Information Welsh version please click Read More
Monday, 2 June 2014
News and information from Contact a Family Cymru - June 2014
- Counting the Costs survey 2014: Complete our survey and help us campaign to improve family finances
- Delays in PIP claims
- Contact a Family Cymru events and workshops
- Are you trying or have you applied to have your home altered to suit your disabled child's needs?
- Wales News and Events : Stop it Now! Wales, and Care Council for Wales launches assistive technology strategy
- Local news and events : Conwy: NDCS, Rhondda Cynon Taf: Carers Week 2014 and Vale of Glamorgan: Carers Week 2014
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