Disabled children's register notice board
Welcome to Sefton's Disabled Children's Information and
Database notice board
If you would like to share information on events with parents
and colleagues then please contact the Database Co-ordinator and we will happily post
it here on the noticeboard.
The January edition has been posted out and a copy is
now on the newsletters page.
The publication of Information Networking is
changing. In the future you will receive the "Aiming
High newsletter" and it will provide information on all the
four strands of aiming High including Short Breaks,Disabled
Children's Access to Childcare, Parent Forum
, Transitions. information that would usually
appear in the Information Networking will also appear.
Dates for distribution will be March, June and October. If
you have an email address that we could use please let us
know. It is more cost effective to email a copy
which can still keep and stored for future reference but
enables us to reduce the cost of produsing paper copies and
the cost of postage.
Children's Equipment and Information Day 2010
Liverpool Disabled Living Centre are holding an information day
on Tuesday 11th May 2010 and the theme is
Transport. This will include looking at car
seats for children. If you would like any details please
contact them direct on 0151 296 7742.
Visit the Liverpool Lifehouse
website.
Sefton's Information Directory new for 2010.
Glenda and I are busily sending out this new directory
which, for some families who have a previous copy replace
the A5 folder given out over the past
years. Please dispose of the folder and contents as
the information is now out of date.
For those parents who registered with us within the last year
the book will be new to you. It is an information source
which provides details on local and national organisations that
provide a service for disabled children and their families.
However, don't forget if you need any information you can still
call me on 0151 934 3853.
We are using the schools to distribute the majority of the books
to keep costs to a minimum. If we are unable to do that we
will make sure one is delivered, but it will take us a little time
to do this.
Computers for home for families on a low income
Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income
families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online
at home.
If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you
could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one
years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need
it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer
or the internet at home. If you know of any families that may
be interested please let them know.
Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible applicants to
buy one of the following packages:
1. Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service
and support)
2. A computer with service and support only
3. One year's internet access only
Visit the Home Access website.
Are you eligible?
If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access
grant simply call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333
200 1004* to get an application form.
Sefton's Parent Forum for Disabled Children
The next meeting is on Wednesday 24th February at Netherton Park
Community Centre, Chester Ave, Netherton L30 1QW.
10am-1pm. Please come along. If you need
assistance either travel or childcare please ring Sue at Sefton
Carers Centre on 0151 288 6060.
This is the ideal opportunity to become involved in developing
services for you and your family.
Support Brokerage Training 5 days
For people who use Social Care support and their families
through Step by Step Living Network
Course details
Wheelchair Mobility Course
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 9.30am-3pm. A great
chance to met other wheelchair users and to learn skills to help
you become more independent.
Go Kids Go
Merseyside Partners in Policymaking
events for 2010 brochure
Recommended Websites
Several parents and professionals have recommended the following
websites:
Last Updated on 2/3/2010