Half price accessible activity holidays |
Calvert Trust Exmoor provide accessible activity holidays for people with disability and have announced a very special offer.
Throughout February and March they are offering half price holidays - that's £185 per person for a whole week, £125 pp Mon to Fri and just £100 pp for a long weekend. This includes all accommodation, meals and activities.
All activities are accessible and include climbing, abseiling, horse riding, carriage driving, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, archery and zipwire. For more details visit their website
www.calvert-trust.org.uk or telephone
01598 763221 |
DisabledGo |
Launched to mark the European Year of Disabled People, DisabledGo is website service which will transform the daily choices available to millions of disabled people. It provides information on accessibility in a range of locations. You enter the name of the town you are visiting and what type of facility you are looking for, such as parking or a cafe, and it will give you details of accessibility of a choice of venues.
Visit www.disabledgo.info and try it for yourself. |
Passport Information |
There are strict new rules on how a passport photograph should look. You must send in two identical photos with your application. If you don't get it right the first time, you may be asked to send in 2 more photos.
For more details about the rules and requirements, visit the official website http://www.passport.gov.uk- However, some people who have disabilities may not be able to have their photograph taken in the required manner. If this is the case, a letter of explanation, sent with the application form for passport, along with photos will be acceptable. It is up to the Passport Office if they decide to accept your explanation. They do have discretion to issue a passport under certain circumstances;
so don't be put off applying.
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Food Allergies |
A useful website for anyone with a food allergy, food intolerance, food sensitivity or on a restricted diet is www.foodsmatter.com |
After 16 - What's New? |
I have discovered an excellent website set up by the Family Fund Trust called 'After 16 - What's New?' They have also produced a booklet by the same name.
It is aimed at teenagers and young people in the UK who have an impairment or disability and are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school. Parents, carers and professional workers will probably find it very useful also.
The website can be found at www.after16.org.uk and is well worth a visit. A free copy of the booklet is available from Family Fund Trust by calling 01904 621115
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ADDISS Sleep Seekers – Living with ADHD |
A new campaign offering support to parents of children with ADHD who are affected by sleeping difficulties has been launched. To request a copy of the Sleep Seekers booklet, which provides advice and information about sleep difficulties please send your name and postal address to: adhd@familystresspoints.co.uk |
Cerebra Sleep Nurse Service |
Cerebra offers free advice from a registered nurse on sleep issues and problems of children with brain-related disorders. The service is aimed at parents and professionals. Freephone: 0800 328 1159 |
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation |
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation provides information and support to those who care for a child with challenging behaviour. Visit their website at www.thecbf.org.uk for more info and details on how to obtain a free information pack. |
