PACC JANUARY UPDATE
Dear Parent / Carer
Below are some details about upcoming events that might be of interest to you. If you need any further information about these events please do get in touch. In the last PACC bulletin we also asked for your feedback on three questions; What makes you mad, sad or glad about being a parent carer of a child or young person with a disability or additional need? Thank you to those of you who have sent in your answers to these questions. If you haven't done so already we would still appreciate hearing your answers to these questions and your contribution will really be helpful in our discussions with service providers. In addition to the original question we have one more for you to consider; My life would be easier if........................? Again your responses would be much appreciated.
NEWS
· The February Edition of the All In magazine is now available on the link below. All In activities are available for all children with a disability or additional need who have difficulty in accessing mainstream leisure opportunities. To participate in the activities you do need to become an All In member. Membership is free of charge and the registration form is available on the PACC website. Some All In activites are free but there may be a contribution required for others. Many activities are available for the whole family and in some cases the children can attend without parents staying.
· Annual Information Day – Monday 13th February 2012, Shrewsbury Sports Village, 10am – 2pm
This year PACC and the Family Information Service are jointly hosting the annual 'Information Day for Children with Disabilities or Additional Needs', with funding provided by PACC and Shropshire Council's Short Breaks Service. It is being held in the February half term to enable children to attend and enjoy the entertainment that will be on offer, while parents visit the information stalls. There will be a wide range of services attending including some that offer specialist equipment. The Sport village is easily accessible and has good parking. It also has a café where light refreshments can be purchased. A flyer for this event is attached to this e-mail.
· Transition Workshop – Birmingham, 20th February 2012
Attached is information regarding a free workshop for parent/carers whose young people have a statement of special educational needs. The workshop is hosted by Contact a Family and run in conjunction with Anthony Collins Solicitors.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Please do contact us if you have any particular queries about services for children with disabilities or additional needs or you have an experience that you would like to share.
The PACC Committee.
