Working to empower people with a disability and promote inclusion across the Wigan Borough.
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
7 Apr 2024
๐Some autistic people will experience mental health issues or other conditions.
โค๏ธHowever, with the right support, all people on the autism spectrum can learn & develop & be helped to live a more fulfilling life.
Visit autismfriendlywigan.co.uk
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
4 Apr 2024
The @wiganlocaloffer is for SEND families & includes information about:
๐ธEducation & Training
๐ธEducation, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
๐ธInformation & Support
๐ธChildcare
๐ธHobbies/ Leisure activities
๐Visit wigan.gov.uk/.../Speci.../Loโฆ for further information
#WiganLocalOffer
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
20 Mar 2024
Itโll soon be #AutismAcceptanceWeek!
To celebrate, Iโm hosting an engagement event with @WiganCouncilโs @Autism_Friends group!
The event will gather ideas for a new childrenโs book about #Autism ๐
Canโt attend but want to contribute? Let me know! ๐๐
eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-chโฆ
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
4 Apr 2024
Here are some top tips for supporting autistic students โฌ๏ธ
#InclusionInEducation WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
4 Apr 2024
Here are some top tips for supporting an autistic student โฌ๏ธ
#InclusionInEducation #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek
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22 Sep 2023
Learn about support, post-16 pathways & meet with key services including SEND Team, Transition Social Care & Direct Payments at our upcoming Preparing for Adulthood events.
To book an appointment with services - linktr.ee/pfaevent
Find out more:
wigan.gov.uk/preparingforaduโฆ
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12 Sep 2023
Our Developing Independence webinar is almost here!
This webinar will focus on developing independence & life skills, listen to professionals sharing information about travel training, supported accommodation, money & personal care
Today at 6pm
Join: bit.ly/3r9bWWM
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
14 Apr 2023
We want you to help us to understand what is important to the people in the Wigan Borough & make positive change.
โwhat makes a community inclusive & what things would encourage you to get out and about.
๐forms.office.com/e/Kg7Ayaq67โฆ
#FeedbackFriday #AutismFriendlyBorough
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
29 Mar 2023
Just wanted to say a big thank you to @embracewandl & their art group Busy Bees for partnering up with us this year creating some beautiful artwork and on display at Wigan Town Hall for #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
Such talent!
#๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
29 Mar 2023
๐Meet Brad
Brad is 25, has many different interests & hobbies and has autism.
๐๏ธHe has written a poem about autism as part of #ColourMeWithCreativity
๐ Visit linktr.ee/autismfriends to read more & access other key resources.
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
#BradsPoem
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
27 Mar 2023
#ColourMeWithLove
There's many definitions of love & people see love in different ways - family, sport, a hobby, food, pets or even work.
People associate many colours with the feeling of love.
Share your ideas of love and colours below ๐ซถ
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
25 Mar 2023
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธโFor our younger aged residents across the Borough, there are many places who offer activities & opportunities to socialise.
Why not visit Leigh Youth Hub & @WiganYouthZone for more information about opening times and a timetable of groups
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
26 Mar 2023
Theme for 2023 #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek23 is Colours.
Our #๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก campaign aims to raise awareness of how everyone is different
๐ Keep your eyes out for your chance to get involved.
๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
25 Mar 2023
๐Looking for something to do this #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
Here are some activities running this week:
๐ขAutism Friends Awareness Session
๐ขCommunity Garden Project
๐ขGames Night @EmbraceWiganAndLeigh
๐ขCommunity Colour Walk at Mesnes Park
We hope to see you all soon ๐
ALT What's on guide image
ALT Calendar of events with dates and times
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
24 Mar 2023
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate & interact with the world
Ahead of #WorldAutismAccaptanceWeek23 we are sharing a short & uplifting introduction to autism โค๏ธ
Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines youtu.be/RbwRrVw-CRo
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Preparing for Adulthood Event retweeted
11 Oct 2022
A reminder that our next Preparing for Adulthood information event, for young people with disabilities, will be at Hope School, Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP, today, from 4โ7pm.
Find out more about this and future events @PfAevent
ALT Young people getting information from some professionals at a stall at a previous event
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5 Oct 2022
A Supported Internship has many benefits, including:
๐ building confidence and developing new skills
๐ encouraging independence
๐ real work experience
Meet Luca, who is sharing his journey with us today โฌ
For further information, visit wigan.gov.uk/PreparingForAduโฆ
#PFAEvent22
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5 Oct 2022
๐ Happy to be working @WiganYouthZone to help young people meet new friends and join in some the great activities on offer!
See you again next week ๐
#PFAEvent22 #WiganYouthZone
5 Oct 2022
Our Inclusion team will be at @WiganCouncil @PfAevent events, as part of the "Belonging in Your Community" section.
With the aim to promote inclusivity in Wigan and highlight some of the activities, places and schemes that help reduce social isolation.๐ค
So come say hi! ๐
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27 Sep 2022
Don't forget to join us today at Landgate College for our first event sharing information about:
๐further education & employment
๐community, wellbeing & support
๐building independence
๐Landgate College, LSV turnstile 23, Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY
โฐ2pm - 6pm
#PFAEvent22
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26 Sep 2022
This year we are hosting 4 information evenings for young people with a disability.
Key representatives in the following areas will be attending:
๐further education/employment
๐ independent living
๐ health & wellbeing
๐ belonging in your community
๐ information & guidance
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