Preparing for Adulthood Event

Working to empower people with a disability and promote inclusion across the Wigan Borough.

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

👉Some autistic people will experience mental health issues or other conditions.

❤️However, with the right support, all people on the autism spectrum can learn & develop & be helped to live a more fulfilling life.

Visit https://t.co/MM8h2CflfK

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

The @wiganlocaloffer is for SEND families & includes information about:
🔸Education & Training
🔸Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
🔸Information & Support
🔸Childcare
🔸Hobbies/ Leisure activities

🌐Visit https://t.co/O8EloA6qVX for further information

#WiganLocalOffer

[Alex Winstanley - Author #SBSWinner @alexwauthor]

It’ll soon be #AutismAcceptanceWeek!
To celebrate, I’m hosting an engagement event with @WiganCouncil’s @Autism_Friends group!

The event will gather ideas for a new children’s book about #Autism 📚

Can’t attend but want to contribute? Let me know! 😊👇

https://t.co/TBRpYNeLTP

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Here are some top tips for supporting autistic students ⬇️

#InclusionInEducation WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Here are some top tips for supporting an autistic student ⬇️

#InclusionInEducation #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

Learn about support, post-16 pathways & meet with key services including SEND Team, Transition Social Care & Direct Payments at our upcoming Preparing for Adulthood events.

To book an appointment with services - https://t.co/m1cO1fUyb1

Find out more:
https://t.co/tUJjwCs6UT

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

Our Developing Independence webinar is almost here!

This webinar will focus on developing independence & life skills, listen to professionals sharing information about travel training, supported accommodation, money & personal care

Today at 6pm
Join: https://t.co/YLWGKsUUxy

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

We want you to help us to understand what is important to the people in the Wigan Borough & make positive change.

❓what makes a community inclusive & what things would encourage you to get out and about.

👉https://t.co/ekxC1xN5DK

#FeedbackFriday #AutismFriendlyBorough

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Just wanted to say a big thank you to @embracewandl & their art group Busy Bees for partnering up with us this year creating some beautiful artwork and on display at Wigan Town Hall for #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

Such talent!
#𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 https://t.co/Ey6szGEa

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

👋Meet Brad
Brad is 25, has many different interests & hobbies and has autism.

🖊️He has written a poem about autism as part of #ColourMeWithCreativity

👉 Visit https://t.co/JNRb95cwYh to read more & access other key resources.

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023
#BradsPoem

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

#ColourMeWithLove
There's many definitions of love & people see love in different ways - family, sport, a hobby, food, pets or even work.

People associate many colours with the feeling of love.

Share your ideas of love and colours below 🫶
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️‍For our younger aged residents across the Borough, there are many places who offer activities & opportunities to socialise.

Why not visit Leigh Youth Hub & @WiganYouthZone for more information about opening times and a timetable of groups

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Theme for 2023 #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek23 is Colours.

Our #𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 campaign aims to raise awareness of how everyone is different
👀 Keep your eyes out for your chance to get involved.

🌍 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

👀Looking for something to do this #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

Here are some activities running this week:
🟢Autism Friends Awareness Session
🟢Community Garden Project
🟢Games Night @EmbraceWiganAndLeigh
🟢Community Colour Walk at Mesnes Park

We hope to see you all soon 👋

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate & interact with the world

Ahead of #WorldAutismAccaptanceWeek23 we are sharing a short & uplifting introduction to autism ❤️

Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines https://t.co/iOVVtPIDwF

[Wigan Council @WiganCouncil]

A reminder that our next Preparing for Adulthood information event, for young people with disabilities, will be at Hope School, Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP, today, from 4–7pm.

Find out more about this and future events @PfAevent

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

A Supported Internship has many benefits, including:
👉 building confidence and developing new skills
👉 encouraging independence
👉 real work experience

Meet Luca, who is sharing his journey with us today ⬇

For further information, visit https://t.co/fhIz04PK9r

#PFAEvent22

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

😁 Happy to be working @WiganYouthZone to help young people meet new friends and join in some the great activities on offer!

See you again next week 👋

#PFAEvent22 #WiganYouthZone

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

Our Inclusion team will be at @WiganCouncil @PfAevent events, as part of the "Belonging in Your Community" section.
With the aim to promote inclusivity in Wigan and highlight some of the activities, places and schemes that help reduce social isolation.🤗

So come say hi! 👋

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

Don't forget to join us today at Landgate College for our first event sharing information about:

👉further education & employment
👉community, wellbeing & support
👉building independence

📍Landgate College, LSV turnstile 23, Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY
⏰2pm - 6pm

#PFAEvent22

[Preparing for Adulthood Event @PfAevent]

This year we are hosting 4 information evenings for young people with a disability.

Key representatives in the following areas will be attending:
👉further education/employment
👉 independent living
👉 health & wellbeing
👉 belonging in your community
👉 information & guidance