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Blue Badge for disabled drivers or passengers

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will ...

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Understanding Nonspeaking Autism

Nonspeaking or nonverbal autism refers to cases in which an autistic person has a delay or difficulty with speech. This can range from mild to ...

How to Communicate with a Non-Verbal Autistic Child

There are many different tried and tested ways to communicate and build a loving, healthy bond without using speech. (This information has been checked to ...

Work-related learning opportunities at the Old School, Old Wolverton

Programmes are tailored to the individual in terms of duration of individual sessions, number of sessions per week and areas of work experience, with the ...

Talent Unlimited MK

We provide a safe place for autistic adults to share and develop their skills. For the time being we meet one afternoon every fortnight, but ...

Community Action MK

Supporting the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector of Milton Keynes (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the ...

Old School Wolverton Crafty Mondays

Every Monday morning from 10.30 to 12.30 at The Old School Wolverton“Carving out a space for creativity in our lives” Crafty Monday’s is an informal, ...

Access to Work help with work

Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition

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Understanding autism – free OU Course

Learn about autism, a complex and challenging long-term condition for many individuals and their families worldwide, and an aspect of human diversity to others. This ...

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MK Snap

MK SNAP provides a leading programme of education, life skills, work preparation and opportunities for work to adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, giving them ...

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Everything to know about nonverbal autism

Having nonspeaking autism does not mean a person cannot communicate or understand language. With the right support, they can become a strong communicator, with or ...

Phoenix Rising:MK Quality Opportunities for people with support needs. 

See Facebook for details of the work they do, https://www.facebook.com/PHOENIXRISINGMK (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct ...

Autism Act

Act in 2009 that defined the need for a national autism strategy. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has ...

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) 

ARFID is characterised by a pattern of eating that avoids certain foods or food groups entirely and/or is restricted in quantity (eating small amounts). Avoidant and ...

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Branch-out MK CIC – ‘Helping People to Grow Through Gardening’

Branch-out MK CIC is a Community Interest Company. We are a not-for-profit organisation that supports adults with learning differences and autism through Social & Therapeutic ...

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Inclusive and adapted SEND climbing experiences in Milton Keynes

Climbing sessions at Climb Quest Milton Keynes are adaptable to make a positive impact for a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, and ...

Socialising and relationships

Guides for autistic adults and their loved ones on family life, tips for making friends, sex education, and more

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Talkback UK

At Talkback, our passion is to provide constant personal growth. Because this allows the members to embrace new opportunities, no matter what their age. Therefore, ...

Local Offer – SEND

The Local Offer provides information, support and signposting for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 years, ...

Inter-Action MK – community arts charity

Community arts charity Inter-Action MK has been bringing arts to life in Milton Keynes for over 40 years. We use the arts to bring joy ...

Carer’s support for adult and young carers

Carers MK supports unpaid carers and young carers in Milton Keynes aged 8 – 98+. We provide advice, information, emotional support and workshops and training. ...

We’re Scope, the disability equality charity.

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Until then, we’ll be here. (This information ...

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Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living

MK CIL aims to inspire, empower and enable people with disabilities, their families, carers and others. Through the provision of a range of information and ...

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PACA – Parents and Carers Alliance MK

Parent forum for parent carers of children and young people with additional needs in Milton Keynes. Website is having a make over – contact by ...

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Citizen Advice Milton Keynes

We’re a local , independent charity, not a government agency. Since 1972 , we’ve helped 500,000 people in Milton Keynes, to find a way forward ...

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