Useful Contacts

 This information is accurate as of May 2011. If you find that any of this information is out of date, or you wish to be included on this page then please contact Rona Hopwood on 01296 383506.

Support for parents/ carers and disabled children and young people:

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service
Find information on short breaks in your area, child care and support for your family.
http://www.bucksfamilyinfo.org/
0845 688 4944

National Autistic Society (South Bucks)
Resource to those families affected by autism, and aims to provide useful information of events organised by the branch in the South Bucks area. They also provide links to local places which they feel are of interest.
http://www.autismonline.org.uk/

National Autistic society (Aylesbury)
Resource to those families affected by autism e.g. information coffee mornings. Contact Rachael Judd: Aylesburyvale@nas.org.uk/ 07920150424

Carers Bucks
Support, advice & information for carers across the county.
http://www.carersbucks.org/
01296 392711/ 01494 463536

Parent Partnership
Provides impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs.
01296 383754
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/parent_partnership

Parent Forums run by Buckinghamshire County Council
Have your say on local services, contact Lucy or Zana if you wish to join the Buckinghamshire County Council parent forums.
01296 387320/ 01296 387321

Young Deaf Activities
Information on events, courses and activities deaf children in Buckinghamshire.
www.yda.org.uk

South Bucks Down Syndrome Group
A local group of parents of a child or adult with Down's syndrome.
http://www.sbdsg.org.uk/index.htm

Passport to Leisure Card (AVDC)
The Passport to Leisure Card offers discounts of up to 50% on a range of leisure activities in Aylesbury Vale, as well as other benefits to card-holders. You can apply for a Passport to Leisure Card if you are an Aylesbury Vale resident and your household receives any of the following benefits: Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit (Not Child Tax Credit), Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Job Seekers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance.
http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/leisure-culture/passport-leisure/
01296 585210

Sports discount scheme (Wycombe)
Wycombe leisure card discounts apply in our three leisure centres and on courses and seasonal activities. Details are available on their website: www.wycombe.gov.uk/council-services/leisure-and-culture/sports/discount-schemes.aspx

Calibre audio library
Our audio books bring the pleasure of reading to people who have sight problems, dyslexia or physical disabilities. We offer a wide choice of books on standard cassettes and MP3 disks, fiction and non-fiction, for both children and adults. The service is easy to use and is absolutely free.
www.calibre.org.uk/
01296 432 339

Connexions Buckinghamshire
Information on housing, employment, training, money, health and much more for young people in Buckinghamshire.
http://www.connexionsbucks.org.uk/
0845 313 3413

Bucks Vision
BucksVision is a registered charity which provides support and services to anyone with serious sight loss throughout Buckinghamshire. Our services are available free of charge to anyone who needs them in the Buckinghamshire County Council area.
www.bucksvision.co.uk/index.html
01296 487 556

Contact a Family
Advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children—no matter what their health condition. We also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis. 
0808 808 3555 
Textphone – 0808 8083556
Open Mon- Friday, 10am-4pm. Mon, 5.30-7.30pm
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk

RNID Community Services
Works with Buckinghamshire County Council to assess people (any age) who are deaf or hard of hearing so we can supply equipment free of charge on long term loan e.g. vibrating alarm clocks, textphones.
To find out more: Telephone: 01296 479970 / Textphone: 01296 485154 / Fax: 01296 485037
SMS (mobile) 07918 904664 bucks@rnid.org.uk

AFASIC
Local contact for parents of children with speech and language and/or communication difficulties. For more information contact Karen Friend 01494 444381
karen_friend@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.afasicengland.org.uk/

Cinema pass for disabled young people (Cost £5.50)
This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.
www.ceacard.co.uk/
0845 123 1292

Oxfordshire County Council's Aiming High Website
Useful information for families living on the Bucks/Oxfordshire border.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/aiminghigh

Milton Keynes Council's Aiming High Website
Useful information for families living in North Bucks or on the Bucks/Milton Keynes border.
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/aiming-high/

SPACE
Support group based in South Bucks for parents with children ADHD/ ASD/ behaviour problems.
http://www.spacepage.co.uk/

Short break activities for disabled children and young people:

Bucks Activity Project
Provides play and leisure opportunities for disabled young people (5-19 year olds) through group activities and 1:1 support. Register with the project by contacting them directly. 
bucks.activity@actionforchildren.org.uk
01296 336942

Desborough Play Den
Saturday club for 5-12 year olds with special needs. Based at Desborough Family Centre, High Wycombe.
For information contact Ella Hey contact@desplayden.co.uk
01494 713994

The Key Club
A creative art club for 18-26 year olds with ASD or Aspergers Syndrome. Runs 1 Saturday a month in Wycombe.
Contact Ruth or Charlotte for more information: Ruth@turtlekeyarts.org.uk Charlotte@turtlekeyarts.org.uk
0208 964 5060
Website: www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk

Horizons Sport Club
A sports organisation assisting young people with disabilities to take part in activities.
Based in Wycombe. Contact Anita Templar for more information.
info@horizonsc.org.uk
01844 345 432
Website: www.horizonsc.org.uk

Crossroads Saturday Club
Saturday club for 12-19 year olds offering fun activities e.g. dance, crafts, music. Currently run from Booker Park School in Aylesbury. New club will be opening soon in Wycombe.
01494 868107
Website: www.buckscrossroads.org

Bucks Play Association
Holiday clubs which promotes inclusive play and support for all children including those with special needs and disabilities.
Rosa Montalbano
01296 437465
bucksplayassociation@yahoo.co.uk

Aces Wheelchair Basketball
Friday club for young people with physical disabilities who would like to play wheelchair basketball. Based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury.
Contact Caroline for more info – 01494483047
cstrange@bucksgfl.org.uk

Doorways dance group
11 – 24 year olds - Doorways is an integrated dance group offering the opportunity to explore movement, creativity, imagination and more. Based at the Queens Park Arts Centre in Aylesbury on Wednesdays.
Contact Deborah: 01296 585310
Dbottomley@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

Multi Sports Club based in Aylesbury (Thursday) and Buckingham (Tuesday).
Mixed range of disabilities and ages – siblings welcome.
1 hour of swimming and 1 hour of multi sport.
Contact Simon Webb
01296 585233
swebb@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

Marlow Opportunity Playgroup
Playgroup for children under 5 with special needs. Based in the Red Cross Building in Marlow.
Contact Jane: 01628 483345
marlowopps@btconnect.com
Website: www.marlowopportunityplaygroup.org

Puzzle Centre
Pre school specialising in children with ASD or similar communication needs. Also runs a parent toddler group and training for parents. Suitable for children from 18 months to 5 years old. Based in Middle Claydon, near Buckingham.
For more information contact Alex Stanyer on 01296 733 900.
www.puzzlecentre.org.uk

Bucks Sport
Sports activities across Bucks inclusive for disabled young people.
http://www.buckssport.org

Thomley Activity Centre
A recreational facility for disabled children, their families, friends, schools and groups based in Worminghall on the Buckinghamshire/ Oxfordshire border. Thomley welcomes disabled children (0-16yrs), their families, friends, inclusive schools, play schemes and groups. The centre is open from 10am - 3.30pm on Tuesday to Saturday throughout the year, including school holidays. To see who can come on which day, see the 'Visit Us' section in the website. (http://thomleyactivitycentre.org/)
Please note that advanced booking is necessary. There is a recommended donation of £6 per child plus £1 for use of the sensory room.

Contact: enquiries@thomleyhall.org or 01844 338380

Thames Valley Adventure Playground
An activity centre for children and adults with special needs. Based in Taplow, Berkshire.
http://www.tvap.co.uk/
01628 628599

Youth Clubs

All youth clubs in your area should be fully accessible for young people with disabilities. Please see the Family Information Service (www.bucksfamilyinfo.org) for all youth clubs in your area. The clubs below are specifically for young people with disabilities.

Nite Club @ Chesham Youth Centre
Monday 7-9:30pm
Youth club for young people (13-25) with disabilities (£1).
http://www.cheshamyc.co.uk
01494 794872

The Zone @ Curzon Centre (Beaconsfield)
Tuesday 6-8pm
Youth club for young people (11-19) with mild/ moderate learning disabilities (£1).
http://www.curzonyc.co.uk
01494 730389

Clearly Speaking and Clearly Cool Club Specialist Children & Family Support Services
Based in Buckingham
Clearly Speaking and Clearly Cool Club provides specialist children and family support services and clubs for children and young people with any level of special needs/disabilities. See website or telephone for more information.
01280 824871
http://www.clearlyspeaking.org.uk

Wide awake club @ Grange Youth Club (Aylesbury)
Monday 6:30 – 8:30pm
Youth club for young people (13-19) with special needs
01296 422091

The Zone @ Evreham Youth Centre (Iver) Starts on 6th May
Thursday 7-9pm
Youth club for young people (13-19) with special needs
Call Claire 01494 730389 for more information

Mecredi Club @ Gerrards Cross Youth Centre
Wednesday 7-10pm
18-25 year olds with mild/ moderate disabilities participating in general social activities e.g. pool, dance, music etc. (£1 per session)
For further information contact Sarah Wood: 01494 730389/ sawood@buckscc.gov.uk

Holtspur Junior Disability Club @ Beacon Centre (Holtspur)
5-6pm Friday for 7-12 year olds with disabilities
£2 per session (siblings welcome)
Contact Joe Sammon for more information: 01895 837348 / 07796 993474

4) Extended School Provision (Breakfast/ after school clubs)
All extended school provision in your area should be accessible for children and young people with disabilities. The extended provision listed below is designed specifically for disabled young people.

Snoos Club @ Booker Park School, Aylesbury
General play at an after school club for children with moderate to severe learning disabilities
3:00 – 6:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday.
Not exclusive to Booker Park School pupils however there is a waiting list.
Contact John Shepherd for more information: john@seriousbrands.co.uk

Breakfast Club @ Furze Down School, Winslow
Open to all pupils from 8:50am Mon-Fri.
Contact Mrs J Herbertson (Extended Services Administrator) on 01296 713385 or email: office@furzedown.bucks.sch.uk 

Football @ Furze Down School, Winslow
3:45-4:45pm Tuesdays
Contact Mrs J Herbertson (Extended Services Administrator) on 01296 713385 or email: office@furzedown.bucks.sch.uk 

Burnham Multi Sports Club @ Burnham Upper School
4:30 – 6pm Wednesday (£2 per session)
11-17 year olds with disabilities.
Contact Joe Sammon for more information: 01895 837348 / 07796 993474

Rainbow Club @ Westfield School (Bourne End)
5-7pm Monday (£2 per session)
After school club setup by National Autistic Society. Aimed at primary school children who have a diagnosis of ASD.
Contact Aarti Ramachandran 07825 720 736