KIDS launches free eLearning for parents of disabled children and young people
Today KIDS launches a new eLearning package for parents and carers, aimed at explaining the key points about personalisation, personal budgets and how they may impact on their family life.
Changes to the Benefits System
NEW INFORMATION ADDED
To help families understand the changes to the Benefits System including Housing Benefit we have put together this guide linking to useful organisations with advice on whether you may be affected by the changes and what to do if you are.
This is a live document and will change as we receive more information.
Editorial from the Ryedale Special Familes news letter Jan 2013
Published with the kind permission of David Brewster of Ryedale Special Familes
So what am I am going to whinge about? Well, I was thinking about the Disability Living Allowance, having recently been involved in one or two parent’s battles with it. These followed the tightening up of the DLA criteria. However, much to my surprise I find myself defending it, despite the frustrating and negative experience it is for all parents.
East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre Activity Days
As part of the ‘Aiming High for Disabled Children’ shortbreaks continuation programme, we are offering family outdoor activity days at East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre. There are a limited number of places, so please book early.