Disability Events and Conferences |
The aim of this page is to let you know of any events or conferences related to Special Needs and disability issues that are taking place in your area.
If you are organising or know of such an event you can let me know about it by clicking here and I will put the details on this page free of charge.
Mencap Planning For The Future |
Mencap have organised some FREE information sessions where you can find out more about setting up wills and trusts for the benefit of someone with a learning disability. The sessions in the London areawill take place from June 13th to June 20th 2008 and will be held at venues in Islington, Harrow, Battersea, Bethnal Green, Lewisham and Hounslow. There will be a local solicitor speaking, who has experience of drafting wills for the benefit of people with a learning disability. For more information and to book a place call 020 7696 6925 |
Mencap Planning For The Future |
| Mencap have organised some FREE information sessions where you can find out more about setting up wills and trusts for the benefit of someone with a learning disability. The sessions in Wales will take place from 16th - 23rd May 2008 and will be held at venues in Huntingdon, Chelmsford, Sudbury, St Albans, Luton and Great Yarmouth. There will be a local solicitor speaking, who has experience of drafting wills for the benefit of people with a learning disability. For more information and to book a place call 020 7696 6925 |
SOFT UK Family Day 2008 |
| Soft UK will be holding it's 18th Family Day at Hilton Hotel in Northampton on 24th May. There will be keynote speakers and various workshops throughout the day and a crecheFee is £10. Please visit the Soft UK website or telephone Yvonne on 01908 679877 for further information. |
The South West Disability Show 2008 |
This year's show will be held at Westpoint Centre, Exeter on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June 2008. It is open daily from 10am to 5pm and entry and parking are free. You can turn up on the day or register in advance on www.southwestdisabilityshow.co.uk to be entered into a free prize draw . For further information visit the show website or contact Pat or Alyson on 01789 840999 |
Kidz South Exhibition |
| The Kidz South Exhibition will take place this year at the Rivermead Leisure Complex in Reading on Thursday 19th June from 9.30 - 5pm. It focuses on equipment, products and services for disabled children, their families and professionals. There will also be a full programme of talks and free seminars. Visit www. kidzsouth.co.uk for further details or telephone 0161 2144592. |
Open Day For Parents And Carers |
| The Trinity Centre, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough is once again hosting an Open Day for all parents and carers of children with disabilities. It will take place on Thursday 3rd July from 10.30 - 2pm and will include iformation about the services available. For more information please telephone 01642 354201 |
Learning Disability Today |
The biggest event in the UK on learning disabilities will take place on 8th July 2008 at Manchester Central Convention Complex (formerly GMEX). The day will include exhibitions of over 30 key organisations, suppliers and projects within the learning disability field and a comprehensive seminar programme. |
Beyond Boundaries Exhibition 2008 |
| Now in its second year and established as THE leading national consumer show for disabled visitors, Beyond Boundaries '08 will be pushing the limits further this year, offering even more challenging, interactive activities as well as a number of speakers and a healthcare conference. The exhibition is taking place on 25th and 26th July at the Kent County Showground. For more details about the show and to obtain tickets please visit their website here. |
Unique Family Conference 2008 |
| This year's Unique Family Conference will be held on 24th - 26th October 2008 at Hellidon Lakes Hotel near Banbury. Visit www.rarechromo.org over the coming months for more information. |
Kidz Up North 2008 |
| This year's exhibition will be at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on Thursday 20th November. It will focus on equipment, products and services for disabled children, their families and professionals. There will also be a full programme of talks and free seminars. For further information or to register for free tickets please telephone 0161 2145962 |

