What we have read
Our most popular links on our Facebook over the last few weeks are here:
The Council for Disabled Children shared the link for the book "Disabled Children - a legal handbook" an accessible guide to the legal rights of disabled children and their families in England. It is free to view online
Read the handbook here: https://buff.ly/3It4dpT
Radar Keys
Contact shared how you can access disabled toilets countrywide -did you know that parent carers can unlock 9,000+ public toilets in the UK using a Radar Key?
Get yours for just £4 at Fledglings, our non-profit shop 👉 fledglings.org.uk/products/radar-key Find NKS facilities near you at toiletmap.org.uk!
Ambitious about Autism shared a "Transition to employment Toolkit"
We know how challenging it can be for young autistic people to get into employment. Check out our Transition to employment toolkit that we have created to address this issue.
The toolkit contains resources and editable templates for post-16 professionals, young people and employers. Download it here bit.ly/3iryKdt
Cost of living crisis - 6 things all families with disabled children can do now
We are extremely worried about how today's huge 54% energy price cap increase will affect disabled households — who already pay £600 more per year to power life-saving equipment...Contact has written government and will be taking further action over the coming weeks. Get involved now by signing up for our #OutOfEnergy campaign updates: contact.org.uk/out-of-energy
They have also created a checklist of 6 things all families should do NOW to make sure they get the support they're entitled to 👉 bit.ly/CostOfLivingChecklist
Coming Up
Achieving for Children are running a series of workshops for ALL Parent/Carers to consult on commissioning the SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Online Monday May 9th 11am - 12pm
Online Monday May 11th 8pm - 9pm
In Person, Everyday Church, Kingston, Monday 16th May 10am - 11am
In Person, Twickenham Exchange (opp Twickenham Station) Wednesday 25th May 1pm to 2pm
To book you can complete the booking form linked
Kingston Parent Carer Forum are holding their next Care to Share event online Monday 23rd May 11 - 12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/care-to-share-w-kingston-pcf-tickets-304940965637
Join us for an informal chat and get to know the members of the PCF Steering Committee and other SEND parents.
We would like to hear about your SEND experiences, good and bad! So that we can raise any concerns with local service providers. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss, please contact us at help@kingston.co.uk
Kingston Parent Carer Forum are running a free online event with Cerebra: Accessing Public Services Toolkit. Thursday May 26th 2022, 10:00 - 12:30 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accessing-public-services-toolkit-tickets-326408234817
Kingston Parent Carer Forum are running a free online event with Cerebra: Accessing Public Services Toolkit. Thursday May 26th 2022, 10:00 - 12:30 pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accessing-public-services-toolkit-tickets-326408234817
The aim of the workshop is to support families who are encountering difficulties in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services. The workshop isn't about giving legal advice or solving individual issues, but about general strategies that parents can use to get the services that they need for their child and family.
You Can Help!
We are looking for more members for our Steering Committee and there are always projects that we need more parent and carer voices so get in touch if you can help - help@kingstonpcf.co.uk Learn more about us on our website
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