The Aiming High newsletter is for disabled children and their families. Download the latest edition below and find out about the inclusive cycling scheme, LAFSS inclusive play project, the holiday grant Scheme and much more.
Go to the news page to find out what students from Frederick Holmes Special School have been doing to help improve disability services in Hull.
NEW Children and Young People’s Disability Information Pack and DVD
Ryan Snitch from Malet Lambert and Sean Kemp from Northcott, were the lucky winners of VIP invitations to the launch of the brand new Children and Young People’s Disability Information Pack and DVD at the Hull Christmas Lights Switch On.
The new Information Pack and DVD is full of useful information about services for disabled children and young people, aged 8 to 14 years, in Hull. The DVD has been made especially for children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs and shows lots of fun, exciting things to do in Hull. So if you have a disability or maybe some additional needs why not ring (01482) 318318 and ask for your FREE copy or email fis@hullcc.gov.uk.
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It's fun in Hull
Take a look at this great DVD which has been produced to show children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs what there is to do in Hull. Whether that's how to get involved in sports, things to do in museums and libraries or clubs and events to join in with during the school holidays, the DVD is fun to watch and shows kids having all types of fun.
If you live in Hull and have a disability or additional needs and would like your very own free copy, just contact the Family Information Service on 318 318 and they will send you one. Don't miss out - it's fun in Hull!
What is a disability?
A disability can affect lots of different areas of the body.
Life can be challenging for someone with a disability. The world isn’t always designed to include disabled people which can make it harder to do things.
Meeting people and making friends can be tough. Some children might tease people with a disability or make fun of them. Make sure you tell an adult if you see someone being bullied. There are services in Hull to help people with disabilities do fun things like try different activities and meet people.
The Children and Families Disability Team
The Children and Families Disability Team are based at The Children's Centre, 70 Walker Street, Hull. Call (01482) 886521 for information and advice on available services.
You might find out where to meet other children with disabilities or how your family can get advice and support to look after you.
Some children who are disabled can apply to get money to pay for people to help them do fun things like go to youth club. 0800 882200 is the number to call to find out more.
Motiv8
If you, or a member of your family, have a disability and want to get involved in sport and leisure activities in Hull, get in touch with the Motiv8 team on (01482) 318011. Motiv8 organises challenging and exciting activities for children and young people from 8 to 25 years, as well as adults.
Here are some of the activities and support that Motiv8 offers:
Out-of-school activities for 8-13 year olds, including a regular Climbing Club at Rock City, and fun programmes during all school holidays.
Help finding an activity that suits you.
Support to achieve your potential in sport.
Specific leisure opportunities for Mental Health Service users, and for people from the hearing-impaired and visually-impaired communities.
Advice service for disability sport and leisure groups in Hull.
You can download a copy of The Disability Sports Directory 2010 here. The Directory has been put together by Motiv8 and gives details of all known clubs based in the Hull area that cater for people who have disabilities. If you’d rather be sent a hard copy of the Directory please call (01482) 318011. Also, if you know of a club that is not listed but would like to be in the next issue, please get in touch!
KIDS
KIDS Yorkshire and The Humber is part of a national charity called KIDS that provides services to help disabled children and young people get the most out of life. There are loads of ways that KiDS can help disabled children and their families so take a look at the website (link opens in a new window) to find more.
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Here are some of the activities and support that Motiv8 offers: