Disability Projects

Across Birmingham there are over 7000 11-19 year olds with specific needs these include autism, aspergers, downs syndrome, learning & physical disabilities. The young people and families can at times face isolation and discrimination; we are working to make changes and move towards a more positive and engaging environment for children, young people and their families. K-Kats is a unique club that supports and empowers children, young people and their families to reach their full potential. Highlights during the past year include:

Working with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Youth Service & Birmingham association of Youth Clubs to perform an adaptation of David Bintley's Cinderella, culminating with a performance on the Hippodrome stage to packed auditorium.
K-Kats performance of Beyond the Rainbow to an audience of 300 people.
Summer Ball at Ramada Jarvis was held in July with over 120 people attending.
A trip of 70 young people to Bournemouth for a day trip to remember.

K-Kats Youth Club 13yrs - 19yrs

Weekly youth club for young people with special needs, Saturdays 1.00pm to 4.00pm - all year round

Moving-on Club 19yrs - 25yrs

Weekly social club for young people with special needs, Thursdays 7.00pm to 10.30pm - all year round

Parents and Teens Disability Project

This project targeted North Birmingham based families with teenage children with disabilities and or parents that have disabilities. It worked intensively and holistically with identified young people and their families. Highlights have included:

Providing targeted support to over 300 families
Family trips and events including fun days; Pantomime trip; sit down meal; Xmas disco; safari trip
Support classes and Creative workshops for parents and family members
Benefit advice surgeries/Supporting parents in health advice and support
Saturday morning provision for 11-13 year old's.

Case Study:

A family came to us with their 16 year old daughter who has Down's syndrome and behaviour which was so challenging, that she had been refused service provision from many other organizations. The family were at crisis point. The project manager worked holistically with the family offering focused intervention work, support and guidance; as a result the young lady was able to access our provision giving the family some much needed respite.



Contact: Debbie Hopkins - Project manager, Tel: 07891 253549

Annual Show at Sutton Town Hall, December 7th, 2011



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West Midlands   B72 1LE, England
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