At Contact a Family West Midlands we are aware of the following events taking place in the West Midlands region.
Aiming High - Working Together
Date and time: Saturday 24th April 2010 , from 10am - 2pm
Location: Campion School, Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, C31 1QH
A free event for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
Workshops on benefits, music therapy, Relate, special needs process, transition to adulthood Marketplace with information on local support services, cakes, head and hand massage, Dad's corner Please call Susan Higgins on 024 7658 8464 to book on a workshop.
Autism West Midlands support and drop-in sessions
Dates and time: 25 February and 25 March, 10am–12pm
Location: Archbishop Ilsley CTC, Community Room, (off car park of Holy Souls RC church), Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY
Autism.west midlands and the Communication and autism team invite parents/carers of children on the autistic spectrum to their parent support and drop in sessions.
Sensory issues and ASD
Dates and locations: 6 March, Warwickshire
20 March, Staffordshire
Time: 10am-2.30pm
These are being held by Autism.west midlands in partnership with Contact a Family. They are for parents, carers, children and siblings.
Book with: Information Helpline 0121 450 7575 info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Kidz in the Middle
Date and time: Thursday 11 March 9.30am–4.30pm
Location: Ricoh Arena, 71 Phoenxi Way, Coventry, CV6 6GE
This is one of the largest, free exhibitions dedicated to disabled children, their families and carers and the health professionals who work with them. There will be information on mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports, leisure etc.
There is an area solely dedicated to leisure activities, with a sports arena where children can participate in inclusive activities.
For more information and to order FREE tickets contact the Exhibition Team at Disabled Living on 0161 214 5962/5959 or e-mail carmel.hourigan@disabledliving.co.uk
Contact a Family will also be there so come along and say hello!
Go Kids Go!
Dates and times: Saturday 13 March 9.30-3.30, Sunday 14 March 10-4
Location: Moreton School, Wolverhampton
FREE wheelchair mobility course - skills and games!
Please call 0207 473 3684 or e-mail kate.burrows@wheelchairchildren.org.uk to reserve a place.
http://www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk
Natural Selection
Date: runs until 31 March
Location: BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR
An exhibition of contemporary artwork exploring aspects of creativity, disability and caring.
Independent living exhibition
Date and time: 20-21 April 10am-5pm and 22 April 10am-4pm
Location: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
Naidex is an exhibition of the latest products and services to aid independent living. The area called KideQuip is dedicated to children’s equipment and services. This is aimed at parents of children with disabilities and paediatric healthcare. Entrance to the exhibition is free. You can register on line in advance. For further information go to http://www.naidex.co.uk
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