Birmingham North Autistic Support Group, 2007

Birmingham North Autistic Support Group campaign launch on Transition

The Birmingham North Autistic Support Group held its constructive campaign launch ‘Transition' on the 30^th October 07, at Sutton Coldfield Library, Birmingham. This launch focused on transition for 13-25 Chris Bush (Head of Transition) presenting at the Transition Event year olds on the autistic spectrum. The aim of the event was to canvass ideas from parents and carers about ways to ensure smooth progression from schools to college, training or employment for young people with autism. Guest speakers included Chris Bush, Head of Transition for Birmingham, Cathy Dale from Transition Pathway, and Martin Fleet from Connexions who were on hand to answer questions and give advice.

Chris Bush said “The event was well attended by a good mix of parents, carers and professionals. It was a productive day with a high level of input from attendees on how to make transition a smoother and more effective journey for young people with a range of special needs and disabilities.”

EDCM Local Authority Charter

Every Disabled Child Matters Logo English Local Authorities can get involved in the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign by signing up to the EDCM Local Authority Charter. The Charter, produced with the support of Children Now magazine, encourages local authorities to commit to providing a range of services for disabled children and their families by January 2008, and also to addressing the needs of disabled children in their strategic planning and local area agreements.

63 English Local Authorities are currently signed up to the charter. These include six of the areas covered by the Parent Support Project - Ealing, Lambeth, Lincolnshire, Oldham, Poole and Staffordshire. We are delighted that these Local Authorities are committed to the charter, which highlights their positive attitude to children with disabilities. We encourage parents in the remaining four areas covered by the PSP project to contact their local authority to sign the charter, and push for its successful implementation within their area.

For information on how to contact your Councillor to support the EDCM campaign please visit the EDCM website.

Thank you for all your ongoing efforts, and good luck with your constructive campaigning!

Various Artists - Kidzlikedanny CD

Kidzlikedanny CD 1 cover image Available now from the digital download website iTunes, the various artists- Kidzlikedanny Charity CD on Dannyboy Records. The CD features some of the Midlands top and up and coming bands and acoustic acts.