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 services, MK CIL will support people in making informed choices, exercising their rights of full participation and to maximise their independence and potential.”
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, social group that meets every Monday at the Old School in Wolverton. Our focus is on crafting and creative activities, but the chat over a cup of tea is as […]
Community Action MK
Supporting the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector of Milton Keynes
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 we would like to do more with suitable premises.
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, we ensure that every single person who walks through our door has the tools to thrive. And that’s in any aspect of their life they choose.
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 Horticulture in a supportive working environment.
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 free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. The course explains how ideas about autism have […]
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 the skills to realise their potential.
Autism Act
Act in 2009 that defined the need for a national autism strategy.
Understanding Nonverbal Autism
Nonverbal autism isn’t an actual diagnosis. It’s a term used for a subgroup of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who never learn to speak more than a few words.
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 without verbal language.
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 severe. Some people do not speak at all
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.
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 final programme being determined through discussion with the young person, parent/ guardian and the SEND team (if funding is being provided by Milton Keynes Council as part of an EOTAS […]
Socialising and relationships
Guides for autistic adults and their loved ones on family life, tips for making friends, sex education, and more
Blue Badge for disabled drivers or passengers
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
SPECTRUM Youth Group (SEN)
Our SEN group is for young people with additional needs aged 11 to 16. The group offers a safe and welcoming space for young people to engage in positive and informal learning activities.
Access to Work help with work
Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition
SEN skating
Join the fun and come along to an exclusive SEN ice skate. Everyone can enjoy the ice and can either use traditional skates or twin bladed ice skates for added stability. Carers or accompanying adults can use traditional ice skates or over shoe grippers.
Autism friendly and SEND Climbing
At Climb Quest, we passionately share an ethos around inclusion for all, running specific Autism friendly and SEND sessions. We support groups and individuals to challenge themselves and promote healthy lifestyle activities. We try and support as many people as possible to try climbing through our regular events, work with charities and groups, and through […]
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, their parents and carers, practitioners and professionals.
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 and purpose to all communities and especially to improve the life chances of people with support needs or disabilities or in challenging or vulnerable circumstances.
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.
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 services, MK CIL will support people in making informed choices, exercising their rights of full participation and to maximise their independence and potential.
