Links to other information
- Jennymount Methodist Church www.jennymountmethodistchurch.co.uk/
- Autism NI Website www.autismni.org
- The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre www.senac.co.uk
- DLA tips for parents www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/disability-living-allowance/dla-tips-for-parents-and-carers.aspx
- A guide for claiming DLA for children www.cafamily.org.uk/pdfs/DLA_factsheet.pdf
- ASD Strategic Action Plan (2008/9-2010/11) www.hscboard.hscni.net/
- Rosies World - My Autism and Me a Newsround Special www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15697022
- P.E.A.T stands for Parents' Education as Autism Therapists. www.peatni.org/contact_us/
- Northern Ireland Assembly - Autism Bill www.niassembly.gov.uk/legislation/primary/2010/niabill2_10.htm
- BELB links for statementing, annaul review of statements, dispute resolution etc
- www.belb.org.uk/downloads/se_booklet_to_parents.pdf
- www.belb.org.uk/sen/
- www.belb.org.uk/Downloads/se_annual_review_notes.pdf
- www.belb.org.uk/Downloads/sen_dars_leaflet.pdf
- Autism Initiatives UK www.autisminitiatives.org
- Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and their carers. www.cerebra.org.uk/English/Pages/home.aspx
- Cerebra speech and language therapy link to claim a £500 voucher www.cerebra.org.uk/English/gethelp/speechandlanguagetherapy/Pages/default.aspx
- Middletown Centre for Autism https://www.middletownautism.com/
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- The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card - www.ceacard.co.uk
- Belfast City Council Boost Scheme - Apllication forms available from Leisure Centres, requires a signed letter from your doctor. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/boost/
- National Trust - Admit one Card - To request an Admit One card, please e-mail the name and full postal address of the disabled person to the 01793 817634 or email [email protected] for further details. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-visits-essential_info/w-visits-essential_info-disabilities.htm
- Lisburn Island Arts Centre Buddy Card - The “Buddy Card Scheme” – If you need help and support from a friend or family member in order to use our pools or fitness suite, then you can register for a “Buddy Card”, which entitles your helper to Free admission. The “Buddy Card” may also be used at the Island Arts Centre.
To apply for a “Buddy Card” call at the main reception desk or contact Veronica McPolin (Tel: 028 9260 0263). Disabled Customers are also entitled to discounts in our pools and Gymtech 2000. www.lisburncity.gov.uk/lagan-valley-leisureplex/useful-information-for-disabled-customers/