Moving Forward – Transition Event
Moving Forward – Transition Event
On the 3rd April 2024, we were delighted to welcome thirteen young people aged 13 – 18 years and their eighteen family members /carers to this interactive day of free workshops.
Hosted by our Support Team and five young adult volunteers at the Midlands Arts Centre the event was attended by our guest speakers who led sessions that explored a wide range of topics (see below).
We have been gathering as much of the information as possible from the day on our new website page: What Next? Moving Into Adulthood.
A big thank you to everyone who made the ‘Moving Forward’ event such a success!
Our Speakers and Topics
Marie McGee, a National Transition Coordinator for ‘Breaking Down Barriers Network’ shared information about T-KASH, which looks at twelve key areas when thinking about transition into adulthood and independence.
Jane O’Connor a Neuromuscular Care Advisor at Heartlands Hospital and Lisa Cutsey at Neuromuscular Care Advisor at Leeds Hospital and Roald Dahl Foundation Nurse, spoke about independently accessing health services, moving away from others’ support (e.g. parents) and care and support (continuing healthcare and adult social care).
David Abbey, from ‘My Safe Home’, spoke about housing, and how this organisation could assist with buying a home.
Tim and Christopher Pool from ‘Ask Jules’ were able to share how their organisation can support with employing and managing PAs, specifically to support in university.
Kate Waugh Disability Adviser from Birmingham City University spoke about the support that would be available from universities (generally) in relation to applying, additional support and accommodation.
Dominic Hibbin and his colleague Becky Brown from RDAC came along to share information about learning to drive, and accessible transport/ adaptations to drive a car.
Sarah Lalieu and Matthew Lanham joined us from the Neuromuscular Centre in Winsford, and they shared how to access the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Cheryl Everitt spoke about ‘A Wheel and Away’, and how she can help and support with accessible travel.
