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| Diabetes Cafe Events.
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Diabetes Conversation Cafés are events taking place across Southern Derbyshire for all people living with or affected by Diabetes.
The café events are... Read more..
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| Taster Sessions in Alfreton and Chesterfield
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Workshop
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GR8 Stuff Course – Independence and Life Skills Workshops.
(1 Afternoon per week for 8 weeks)
Disability... Read more..
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| Gr8 Stuff in Derby
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Workshop
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Team Building and Motivation.
Disability Direct & YMCA.
Disability Direct, Pride Park.
16/10/13
1... Read more..
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| GR8 Stuff Workshops in Ilkeston
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Workshop
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Team Building and Motivation.
Disability Direct & YMCA.
YMCA,
Ilkeston.
23/08/13
1 –... Read more..
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| Community Options Event.
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Community Options Event
Wednesday 17 April 2013
10am until 3pm
At the Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place Derby
You can come along at any time between 10... Read more..
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| Young Peoples Health & Wellbeing Sessions.
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New Services
Held at Derwent Family, Youth & Community Centre
Monmouth Street, Chaddesden.
Young Peoples Health & Wellbeing Sessions.
Starting
Thursday 11th April... Read more..
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| Learn about your local library with easy read leaflet and event
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An important date for your diary:
Thursday March 21st
11am - 1pm
Chesterfield Library
Macintyre Reps on Board project and Derbyshire’s library services... Read more..
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| Transition 2 - new college in Derby for young adults with learning difficulties and/or Autism
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Transition 2 (T2) is a new College in Derby for young adults aged 18 to 25 with learning difficulties and/or Autism. We opened in September 2012 and are committed to supporting young... Read more..
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| Community Lives newsletter
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Please click here to find out what’s been happening with the Community Lives team in Derbyshire and information about more of their workshops that you can attend.
Find out all... Read more..
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| Films with descriptive subtitles and audio described at Quad
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QUAD have audio described and subtitled screenings of the following film:
Song For Marion (PG) - Audio described
Terence Stamp plays Arthur, a grumpy old man who is reluctantly inspired... Read more..
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| Creative Expressive Groups for 16-25 year olds
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Inspirative Arts have some great opportunities for young disabled people including:
Taster events: on 21st from 1pm-2.30pm specifically for those interested in our Emotional Development... Read more..
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| Just Good Friends Social Night
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A nightclub event for adults with learning disabilities
Their next event is on Tuesday 12th February – a Valentines Nightclub Event
7pm – 11pm at Evolution Bar, Chesterfield
**... Read more..
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| Free training for volunteers
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Volunteering Works has been developed by Community Action with the support of Derwent Stepping Stones, St James Centre, CSV Derby, Jobs, Education & Training (JET) and Derby Adult... Read more..
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| COMMUNITY LIVES WORKSHOP
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HAVE YOUR SAY AT COMMUNITY LIVES WORKSHOP NEAR YOU
People with learning disabilities and their families and carers are being urged to go along to a workshop near them to help shape... Read more..
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| Blend Youth Project - Jobs Fair
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For those aged between 15 – 25 years Date: 31st Jan 2013 Venue: Blend Youth Project, Heanor Date: 8th February 2013 Venue: Blend Youth Project, Ripley If you need support with... Read more..
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| Get your electric blanket checked for FREE
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If you are over 60 or registered disabled bring your electric blanket to one of the following events:
Buxton Fire Station 30th January 2013 09:30 – 17:00 Community Room Ilkeston... Read more..
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| Danger Ranger Day!
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MacIntyre’s Keeping Safe Project presents ... Danger Ranger Day!I am delighted to inform you that booking is now open for MacIntyre’s FREE conference for young people (aged... Read more..
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| Derby Parent Forum
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Derby Forum for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children and Special Educational Needs
You are invited to the second meeting of a brand new forum for parents and carers like yourselves.... Read more..
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| Launch of The Enabled Centre
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1-4pm on Wednesday 16th January 2013
We are absolutely delighted to inform you that after months of hard work we have opened the doors of The Enabled Centre, New Enterprise House,... Read more..
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| What does good care mean to you?
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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are creating some art work for the centre that encompasses the views of both staff & patients about what good care means to them. This... Read more..
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| Courses for learners with learning disabilities
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CLICK HERE to see the new brochure for courses for learners with learning disabilities, with Derby Adult Learning Service.
For more information please contact Debbie... Read more..
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| Volunteer story - Georgie
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Georgie is one of our wonderful long term volunteers who supports the project with promotional talks and presentations and is a founding member of the youth forum.
You can find... Read more..
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| HFT 2013 Holiday Information Guide
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New 2013 Holiday Information guide, packed full of ideas and information regarding holidays for people with learning disabilities, and includes
Pre-booking information
Information... Read more..
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| Disability Direct to provide free advice at new Council House
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From Monday 17th December Disability Direct will provide a free advice and form filling service to disabled people within Derby City Council’s brand new Council House.
Disability... Read more..
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| New group for visually impaired young adults
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October saw the launch of a new young adults group which met for the first time at Sight Support’s offices in Derby.
The driving force behind this group is Steve... Read more..
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| Dive-Able
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Dive-able is a charity formed in 2002 to support persons with disabilities who wish to experience the underwater world. The importance of such an activity cannot be measured,... Read more..
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| Do What You Want Live - Derby: Thank you to all involved
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Disability Direct would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, volunteers, stall holders and visitors for making Do What You Want Live - Derby on Wednesday 31 October at... Read more..
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| Disability swimming
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Spaces still available on the Tuesday Disability swimming session. 6pm-7pm Queens Leisure Centre starting Tuesday 8th January 2013.
30 minute lesson and 30 minutes fun time, Parents/Carers... Read more..
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| Free self-defence classes
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Following his attendance with the Mayor of Derby, Lisa Higginbottom, at the Disability Direct AGM on Friday 27 July, one of her chauffeurs and martial arts expert Duncan Hogg has been... Read more..
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| FREE workshops!
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*CANCELLED*
I’m afraid we have cancelled these workshops as Naomi is leaving The Stuff Project. As soon as the new Young People’s Worker starts, they will set some... Read more..
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| gr8 stuff in Derbyshire
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Independence and life skills course with The Stuff Project at Disability Direct
What is gr8 stuff all about?Gr8 stuff has been created to help young disabled people learn new skills... Read more..
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| Derbyshire Police support Hate Crime app
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Disability Direct has launched their new Hate Crime App, part of its Tackling Hate Crime Together scheme, which provides confidential support and advice to disabled people and victims... Read more..
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| Steps for the Future
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Steps for the Future will soon be able to offer a new class for adults with more severe disabilities. This class will be held at Deda, The Derby Dance Centre, Chapel Street, Derby,... Read more..
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| Get Stuffed!
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The Stuff Project at Disability Direct is looking for disabled volunteers aged 16-25 to join their Youth Forum in Derby.
By joining the youth forum you can be involved in shaping... Read more..
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| Do What You Want Live - Derby 31 October
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Taking place on Wednesday 31 October from 10am to 4pm at Derby College, Roundhouse, and featuring special guest Coronation Street’s Dev Alahan, Do What You Want Live is a fantastic... Read more..
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| Derby's Autistic Fundraising Group
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We are a group of parents, grandparents, relatives and friends of young people on the Autistic Spectrum who live in or around Derby.
We meet monthly to plan events and activities... Read more..
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| Personal Assistant On-Line Register
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Derby City Council & Disability Direct have created an Online Register for all Personal Assistants who support disabled/older people.
Who is it for?
Customers who live... Read more..
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| Carsington Water Fun Event Friday 27 July
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Carsington Water is set in the beautiful Derbyshire country side and has excellent parking and good facilities for all additional needs and family groups.
The Carsington day... Read more..
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| Relate’s Family Counselling Service
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Relate’s free family counselling service is available at South Chaddesden Children’s Centre for Derby City residents who have school age children.
Every family has... Read more..
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| Derbyshire Constabulary Care Card Service
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To contact the police when it’s not an emergency, Derbyshire Constabulary has a Care Card scheme for people with a disability or illness that affects their telephone use, or who... Read more..
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| Parent Support Groups
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Cypress support groups have been set up for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities within the districts of Amber Valley, Bolsover,... Read more..
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| Have A Go Day
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The Disability Syndicate is thrilled to announce that Have A Go Day, a fantastic free disability sports day, will be taking place at Derby College on Sunday 24 June, kicking off the... Read more..
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| Make a Noise in Libraries
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Make a Noise in Libraries fortnight runs from 11 to 24 June and is a national campaign to promote library services for blind and partially sighted people. During the fortnight we will... Read more..
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| Story Moves
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Drama and Movement for all Ages and Abilities
www.storymoves.co.uk
Story Moves offers a fun and creative way to relax, meet new people and let go of responsibilities for... Read more..
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| Igniting Ambition
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Igniting Ambition, Sports Day
Derby’s Market Place
Saturday 25 August 2012, 10.30 – 15.30
On Your Bike
A celebration of Community empowerment and Interdependence
Get... Read more..
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| Keeping Young People Safe
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This year The Keeping Safe Project is offering free workshops and information to young people aged 14-24 with learning disabilities.
In the workshops we will talk about:
Safeguarding
Harassment
Bullying
Hate... Read more..
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| Vacancy at St James Centre
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St James Centre is looking for a Project Co-ordinator to lead our exciting new Moving On Project for young disabled adults aged 18-25 years.
You need to be over 18 and have:
Experience... Read more..
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| Super Sunday is postponed
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It is with great regret that we are having to postpone Super Sunday. Unfortunately the grounds at Lea Green are extremely wet following the sustained periods of rain we have had recently.... Read more..
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| Job with MacIntyre
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MacIntyre’s Reps on Board project is looking for someone to join our team to help us to deliver training all over Derbyshire on hate crime and keeping safe.
Click... Read more..
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| Friendship Group
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Bored? Want to meet up with other adults with learning disabilities?
Come and join Rachel and Paul from MacIntyre for a chat and a drink.
Bring your friends or meet some new... Read more..
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| Disabled Water skiing!
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Do you like to have fun? Do you have a disability?
If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then why not come along and try water skiing with the British Disabled... Read more..
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| Carers' Coffee Morning
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May 17th 10.30 am Newhall Day Centre
Confused about the RAS?( resource allocation system)
Want more information on the PIP? ( personal independent payment)
Come and meet others,... Read more..
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| Chance to star in BBC3 Documentary
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Are you planning to change your body or appearance?
Do you want to share your story?
Firecracker Films are making a landmark observational documentary for BBC3 following a diverse... Read more..
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| Ignite – Personal Development Programme
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A series of enrichment activities aimed at helping young people aged 16-18 to gain the skills towards taking the next step in life.For 16 – 18 year olds who are not in education,... Read more..
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| Information Events for Carers of Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Date: 14th May 2012Time: 1.30 – 3.00pmVenue: Whitemoor Centre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper, DE56 0DBWant to know more about funding and services Assessments, Personalisation,... Read more..
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| Swadlincote Gateway Club
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Hidden away in the depths of Newhall sits a gem. It is a haven for people with learning difficulties and an inspiration for the rest of us. Behind those doors you will find a warm,... Read more..
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| Drumming workshops
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Dave from Smalley Drum School is running a free drumming workshop for young disabled people to build confidence and try something different.
The workshop is on Friday 27th April... Read more..
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| Befriending
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News from The Derbyshire Trusted Befriending Network
The Derbyshire Trusted Befriending Network has been set up to try and make sure that adults in Derbyshire who need support (for... Read more..
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| gr8 stuff!
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gr8 stuff is a series of 8 workshops for young disabled people, where you can learn new skills, make new friends and build your confidence.In partnership with Mencap, Voice UK, Girl... Read more..
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| Cookery Course with YMCA
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YMCA Derbyshire are offering a fantastic new course - First Steps - teaching you basic cooking skills for independent living.
Who is this programme for? This programme is... Read more..
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| Free driving experience for young and newly disabled people
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Three all-day 2012 events announced
Young people with disabilities can gain a driving licence at 16, a year ahead of those who are not disabled. That’s great news, but where... Read more..
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| Sport Relief Mile
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Young disabled people from The Stuff Project’s Youth Forum are taking part in the Sport Relief Mile at Moorways on Sunday 25th March.
Would you like to join us? You will... Read more..
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| FA Junior Football Leaders Award
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For young leaders aged 12 years and above with a disability
The Award is composed of five introductory elements: Introduction to the course: · How to get involved in Football... Read more..
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| Remploy Apprenticeship opportunities
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Remploy is working in partnership with an organisation called Trescom to offer 12 month apprenticeship opportunities to 16-24 year olds who have a disability or health condition.There... Read more..
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| Beauty Through Damage by Rei Bennett
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Fantastic opportunity for disabled ladies to get involved with this exciting photography project...
"It’s a massive project that I can see taking years to complete, but it’s... Read more..
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| Tickets on Sale for BT Paralympic World Cup
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Tickets for the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester, 22-26 May, today went on general sale. This year’s event will fire the starting gun for a fantastic summer of Paralympic... Read more..
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| Good Youth Work…What is it in the 21st Century?
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Global Youth Work Partnership East Midlands invite you toOpen Space Technology Workshop Saturday 10th March 2012, Earlsfield Youth Centre, Grantham NG31 7XQ11am—4pm
. An Open... Read more..
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| New disability football session with Buxton Juniors Football Club
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As part of the Derbyshire Inclusive Football Clubs programme, Buxton Juniors Football Club are starting a weekly coaching session for people with a disability to take part in the nation’s... Read more..
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| Eating Disorders Awareness Fortnight
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First Steps Derbyshire exists to raise awareness of eating disorders and to support anyone whose life is affected by any eating difficulty or disorder.
This year, instead of just a... Read more..
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| Self–propelled Wheelchair Race
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Take part in Derby’s first 3K self-propelled Wheelchair Race, which is part of the Derbyshire Building Society 10K and 3k walk-jog-run event on Sunday 1 April 2012.
Race start... Read more..
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| Moving On - Transitions Conference
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Moving On - Options for increased independence
Information about housing options, benefits, employment opportunities, further education, social activities, friendships, mental capacity... Read more..
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| Volunteer opportunities with Fun-abil8y
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Fun-abil8y is a service that provides development and leisure opportunities for all young disabled people in Derby, aged 3-25 with a moderate to profound disability.
They are currently... Read more..
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| Apprentice Care Assistant
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This apprenticeship is available to all age groups; however full government funding is only available to 16-24 year olds.
The Apprenticeship: Working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship... Read more..
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| Dealing with Change Programme
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A unique programme created by Inspirative Arts and P.A.C.E.
Are you or someone you support experiencing one or more of the following?
Concerns about adult social care changes?
Difficulty... Read more..
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| South Derbyshire Learning Disability Forum
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The next South Derbyshire Learning Disability Forum will take place on Tuesday 14th February 2012, 10am to 2pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre (in the Games Room near the main Visitor... Read more..
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| Fun-abil8y
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Helping young disabled people live life to the max!
Fun-abil8y is a service that provides development and leisure opportunities for all young disabled people, aged 3-25 with a moderate... Read more..
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| JobCentre Plus Outreach Project
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The Jobcentre Plus Outreach project, taking place once a month at the Derbyshire Voice offices, is to offer an alternative place for people with mental health needs to access the services... Read more..
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| Arts Centre Opening
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RNIB College Loughborough celebrated the official opening of the College’s new Arts Centre by the Mayor of Charnwood on Friday 7 October. The Arts Centre becomes the fourth edition... Read more..
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| Activity Leadership Apprenticeship
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In partnership with Life Skills, Derby County in the Community are delivering a 48 week training programme aimed at 16 – 18 year olds who are currently not in education. employment... Read more..
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| Voice UK opportunities
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Training Groups for Disabled People.
We are pleased to announce that Voice UK, the national charity which promotes justice and wellbeing for vulnerable victims is setting up... Read more..
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| Inclusive Drama and Movement group
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Story Moves - Drama and Movement for all ages and abilities
FREE introductory evening and NEW inclusive Drama and Movement group starting in January 2012
Introduction to Story... Read more..
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| Keeping Warm
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It may be cold outside but NetBuddy tipsters have been busy preparing these winter warmers for you! NetBuddy have put together a list of keeping warm tips for people who... Read more..
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| Young People’s Engagement in Commissioning Services
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Derby City Council sometimes buys services for children and young people from other organisations, this is called commissioning and we would like to involve young people in helping... Read more..
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| Sharing the Knowledge - Derby Citizen leadership Course
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In January 2012 Derby will be the first authority in the region to deliver a leadership course for it’s citizens, Sharing the Knowledge.
The Sharing Knowledge course... Read more..
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| Exhibition for disabled artists
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Exhibition opportunity for artists who have physical and/or learning disabilities working with new technologies.
The National Centre for Craft & Design is the largest venue in... Read more..
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| New Inclusive Yoga Class
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Starting Wednesday 7th December 10 – 11 am. £5 per person
INCLUSIVE YOGA
What Can it Do for You?
Increase Focus & Concentration
Develop Co-ordination... Read more..
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| Independence with Fairplay & Umbrella
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Fairplay’s Independent Living Group
As well as youth clubs, playschemes, youth forum and activity days, Fairplay runs an Independent Living Group for 16-25 year olds. The... Read more..
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| Sportsability Club are going swimming
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A new sportsability swimming session starts 10th January 2012
Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm at Queens Leisure Centre
Cost £2.00 a session
Limited places so please book early
To... Read more..
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| Your Life Your Choice Event
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Adult Social Care is changing in Derby...Come and find out what this means for you!
Tuesday 22 November 9.30am – 4.30pmAssembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Find out about Personal... Read more..
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| Umbrella's new INDE Project
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Calling all Young Disabled Adults in Derby and Southern Derbyshire
Umbrella have an exciting new support programme for young adults aged between 18-25 years old with low to moderate... Read more..
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| Derbyshire Police new 101 Non-emergency number
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Derbyshire police has launched a new telephone number which will make it easier for people to get in touch with the force about issues that do not need an emergency response. Now people... Read more..
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| Disability Sports Day
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A showcase of free “have a go” sport activities for people with disabilities, their family and friends Sunday 13 November. 10am - 4pm at West Park Leisure... Read more..
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| New inclusive theatre project
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Would you like to be part of a new, exciting theatre project in Derby? This project is aimed at young people aged 16-25 with moderate learning difficulties.Click here for a larger... Read more..
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| Open Day for Pace
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There is a new gym open for people with learning and physical disabilities! We are running: seated aerobics, box-excercise, young person’s circuit training and general gym sessions!... Read more..
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| Derby Feste
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Derby Festé 2011 kicks off this Friday 23 September at 7pm with a magical Fire Garden. Expect fire based installations like fiery trees and red hot flowers, live performances... Read more..
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| World Mental Health Week
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In the week commencing Monday 10th October 2011, Changing Minds is involved in four events celebrating the creativity of people with mental health issues, their carers, friends and... Read more..
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| Jobs Fair at Westfield
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Westfield Christmas Jobsfair to be held in Darwin Square (near Boots) on Wednesday 28th September between 9am – 6pm.
Employers attending are New Look, Debenhams,... Read more..
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| New Wheelchair Basketball season is here
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I’m am enourmously happy to be able to announce the start of the new seasons training - we have a few tweaks to the schedule this year which we will fill you all in on with... Read more..
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| Umbrella's T.E.A.M Project
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TEAM - Transition, Education and Mentoring.Umbrella have an exciting new service for disabled young adults aged between 18 to 25 years.
The T.E.A.M project aims to promote... Read more..
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| Job Club for deaf & hard of hearing
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Remploy are running a job club for deaf and hard of hearing people at Remploy, St Peters House, Gower Street, Derby, DE1 1SB.
There is a BSL interpreter every time and BSL access to... Read more..
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| Disability Sports
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Click here to view the latest Derbyshire Disability... Read more..
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| The Disability Syndicate Membership - Join us NOW
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Would you like to be a member of The Disability Syndicate?
We are a local User Led Organisation (ULO) that supports disabled people, helping them to live independently.
We provide free... Read more..
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| British Sign Language
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Do you want to learn a new language? Gain a new skill? Understand about the Deaf world, culture & community?
Arboretum Community Project is delighted to announce... Read more..
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| One step at a time
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A new 10 week course for people living with mental health problems.Aim of the course – To learn how to improve your physical and mental wellbeing by building confidence, sharing... Read more..
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| Healthy Living for Adults with Disabilities
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Ryder-Cheshire Volunteers are a well-established charity and have worked in the East Midlands for almost 25 years.
Our ethos has been to support those who have a disability and we... Read more..
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| Disabled people have rights
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Disabled people should enjoy the same rights as everybody - to live in the same streets, go to the same places and do the same things – but they are not always able to enjoy ordinary... Read more..
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| Free courses
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Parents and carers in Derbyshire are being urged to take advantage of a free online course with useful information about looking after a disabled child.
The KIDS e-learning programme... Read more..
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| WheelPower – British Wheelchair Sport
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First Stoke Mandeville Youth Sports Camp on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November 2011
WheelPower - British Wheelchair Sport will be hosting a Youth Sports Camp at Stoke... Read more..
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| Courses for learners with learning difficulties & disabilities
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Derby Adult Learning Service run a number of courses designed for learners with learning difficulties.
Learn how to look after yourself and your home, build confidence through... Read more..
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| Dwarf Sports Association Disco
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Party like it’s the 1970s, for Dwarf Sports Association UK.
Raising funds for the UK Team, to go to the 6th World Dwarf Games in Michigan in 2013.
Disco, Food, Auction,... Read more..
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| Water Skiing for disabled people
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Come along and try water skiing with the British Disabled Water Ski Association!The BDWSA is holding its annual five day course at Church Wilne Water Sports Club, Draycott , Derbyshire... Read more..
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| Support Service for Visual Impairment - Family Activity & Information days
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Are you under 18 & have a visual impairment?
Come along & meet other families & young people with visual impairments & find out what’s out there for you in Derbyshire.... Read more..
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| Police Care Card
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Derbyshire Constabulary have set up a new police telephone number for people who have difficulty using the phone - limited verbal communication, low levels of confidence, difficulty... Read more..
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| Photographic Competition
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Mobility Choice and the Disabled Photographers’ Society have joined forces on a new photographic competition for disabled photographers all over the UK.
On the Move invites... Read more..
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| Mighty Team - My World Project
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Could you help us to change the world?
The Mighty Creatives are looking for a small group of young people, aged between 10 and 19, who want to be part of one of their Mighty... Read more..
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| Derby City Learning Disability Partnership Board
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The LDPB meets every 8 weeks and brings together people from health, housing, employment, advocacy and many other organisations to promote and champion the issues facing people with... Read more..
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| Disability Football
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Improve your confidence, skills and fitness by joining one of the many disability football clubs across Derbyshire.There are sessions in Derby, Wirksworth, Etwall, Chesterfield,... Read more..
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| Empower Derby
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Here is some exciting news about a new venture for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Derby.
We are delighted to inform you that we have been successful in... Read more..
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| Driving Experience for Young Disabled People
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Get Going – Live! All Day Driving Experience for Young Disabled People on Saturday 13th August 2011 10am - 5pm at The Launchpad, Donington Park, Derby DE74 2RP
... Read more..
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| Safe Places Scheme
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The Safe Places scheme is being officially launched in Derby on Wednesday 22nd June at the Westfield Shopping Centre!!!
The launch event will have a number of stalls run by local... Read more..
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| Looking good!
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Members of the Stuffed Guru Forum (the Enable Project’s Youth Forum) have been working on some new designs for the project’s logos. Thanks to their fantastic ideas... Read more..
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| Autism Friendly Films
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Dimensions have teamed up with ODEON to host an autism friendly screening of Mr Popper’s Penguins in cinemas across the country.
When’s the film on?
The screenings... Read more..
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| Disability SnowSport
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Disability SnowSport at The SnowDome in Tamworth Staffordshire caters for any disability including sensory impairment, learning difficulties or physical disabilities. ... Read more..
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| Inspiring Derby
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From Monday 27th June - Sunday 3rd July you can take part in a choice of over 100 events in Derby. The programme is packed full of interesting, exciting and fun activities. ... Read more..
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| Derbyshire Libraries Wellbeing Project
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Reading, listening to books or taking part in a creative writing workshop is not only a great pleasure but can be beneficial to individual health and wellbeing.
For the past... Read more..
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| Share your top tips!
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Have you got a top tip to share? NetBuddy is a great website full of tips for supporting people with learning disabilities...from those who know!
Learn from the experiences... Read more..
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| Opportunity for disabled young adults in Amber Valley
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Umbrella are running a a new Young Adults Service mid June 2011. The project is for disabled young adults from the Amber... Read more..
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| Luv2MeetU Special Offer
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Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating service for adults with learning disabilities in North East Derbyshire. The aim of the project is to support adults with learning disabilities... Read more..
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| Interactive holiday guide for people with learning disabilities
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Planning a holiday that will suit the whole family’s needs can be difficult at the best of times, but planning for someone with learning disabilities adds extra considerations.Will... Read more..
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| Taking Control
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Check out this great article about Matthew and what he’s been doing since beginning Direct Payments.....
Click on the image to view the... Read more..
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| The SPACE has moved
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The SPACE has moved into the Derby Connexions Centre and is now called The SPACE @ Connexions. All the services from The SPACE remain the same and the opening hours have been... Read more..
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| Social Night
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I have just heard about a great club for adults with learning disabilities.
The Social Night at Hackett’s Bar in Belper runs the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-10pm. ... Read more..
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| New Autism Services Directory
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The Autism Services Directory is an online service provided by The National Autistic Society (NAS). It is a UK-wide database of diagnostic services, schools, support groups, training... Read more..
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| Fairplay Independent Living Group
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Fairplay’s Independent Living Group is aimed at young people aged between 16-25 years with disabilities and additional needs and focuses on developing essential life skills to... Read more..
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| Looking for Work?
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Netbuddy is putting the spotlight on a subject they feel extremely strongly about, with their new info pack on jobs and training opportunities for people with learning disabilities.... Read more..
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| Scope launches new online forum for young people
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Meeting Point is a new online conversation space hosted by Scope.
It has been created in response to an increase in the number of calls the charity’s helpline has been receiving... Read more..
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| b_line stars
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2 members of our Stuffed Guru Forum were recently interviewed for the b_line magazine- a magazine for young people in Derby and Derbyshire.
Ruth and Georgie were interviewed about... Read more..
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| News from Askability
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Check out Askability - a website that says it with pictures and provides disabled children access to news, film, sport, music reviews and other fun stuff.
Askability helps children... Read more..
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| The Buzz
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New website for deaf young people - The Buzz
Make new friends, play games and find out what’s going on in your area.
The site is accessible to 8-18 year olds, for... Read more..
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| GO-LD!
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The GO-LD drop-in service is on the move from Saturday 13th November. GO-LD will be moving to: 4 Wilson Street (Derby City Centre)
GO-LD stands for Go Learning Disabilities,... Read more..
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| Friendship First
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Friendship First is a new project and is being offered to people in the Chesterfield and Peaks and Dales area.
We know that friendships are very important to people... Read more..
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| Love it or hate it?
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What do you think of The Stuff? We need your views so we can make sure the website is helpful for you. Please let us know any feedback (good or bad!) click here to let me... Read more..
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| Congratulations!
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Well done to Dan who was the winner in our prize draw for completing feedback on the Enable Project.
Dan won a £25 voucher... Read more..
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| Launch!
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The Stuff is here! Our new website launched at the beginning of May 2010.I hope that you find the website useful for finding out where to go and what to do, and have fun chatting... Read more..
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