9/6/2011
We are pleased to announce that Shelley Atkinson has now taken over the position of chairperson of FLASH. We are sure she will do really well in her new role.
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9/6/2011
Please participate in the development of a Hampshire Autism Strategy by filling out the following questionnaire as this may contribute greatly to improving services for autistic people in our area.
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/disability/as-autism/as-autism-strategy-hampshire.htm
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26/4/2011
Dreamnight at the Zoo
Every year Marwell Zoo host a fun evening for children with special needs where all the family can spend time together and enjoy being in a delightful setting. This year it will take place on Friday the 17th of June from 6- 9pm. FLASH has 40 adult's and 40 children's free tickets for our members. If you would like tickets please email Lorraine Grieve at lorraine@grieve925.fsnet.co.uk or phone her on 023 9281 7074.
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8/4/2011
WE NEED YOUR HELP
The post of Chairperson has become vacant and we need a volunteer to take over. A copy of the job description can be found here.
We also need new committee members to help organise the events – if you are able to help in any way please contact Kerry Foster at
info@flashonline.org.uk
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8/4/2011
FLASH AGM
The FLASH AGM will be held on Friday May 6th from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday May 7th from 10am to 12pm at Riverside School.
The speaker will be Andrew Cooksey – ASD Advocate.
Subjects to include the future of the
statementing process,
transition, core assessments for children and
young adults assessments and care plans.
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8/4/2011
The Family Fund have recently changed their eligibility criteria and it is now based on entitlement to tax credits or benefits. This means that they will now consider a grant application from any family caring for a disabled child or young person aged 17 and under in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, where they are receiving any one of the following: Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance*, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit. Families must still however meet all other eligibility criteria in order to be eligible.
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20/3/2011
On the 17th of April Luke Sydall will be running the London Marathon in aid of the National Autistic Sociey. Anyone who would like to sponsor Luke can do so here: http://www.justgiving.com/lukesyddall2011
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20/3/2011
The Government is planning to reform the education system in relation to children with special educational needs. For more information about the proposed reforms please click here: SEN Reforms
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