Whizz-Kidz

"Should we use the word disabled?"
What do you think?

Very proud to see the brilliant Ruth Madeley in this interview. She is boldly here to make the entertainment industry more inclusive for people with disabilities.

Somo recently conducted a Hack Day, aimed at finding accessible solutions for wheelchair users.
Priya ŌĆō Somos Client Solutions Director, and the lead of the winning Full Circle project ŌĆō wrote a post on what inspired her to come up with the idea of Full Circle and how this solution can help wheelchair users.
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/ŌĆ”/view/lif e-comes-a-full-circle

Just under a month left. Design your #DreamWheelchair! Make it yours, make it amazing! Enter our competition for young wheelchair users now http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/dreamwheelch air You could win one of the fantastic prizes, including a ┬Ż500 Amazon voucher ­¤æĆ­¤æÅ

Want to know how you can help Whizz-Kidz win ┬Ż1,000?
Your nomination could be the one that helps us win. ┬Ż1,000 could make a real difference to the work we do to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and skills they need, when they need them ŌĆō giving them the chance to develop their full potential.
Click ŌĆśnominate nowŌĆÖ on the website and enter our details. Thanks for your support! https://www.ecclesiastical.com/movementŌĆ ”/nominate-a-char...ity/
The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of winning, so please spread the word and this post ­¤śĆ­¤ÆÜ­¤Öī
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Having an online space to share experiences, frustrations and document every day life is important for many disabled people.
Knowing that there has been a rise in hate crime aimed at disabled people is very disappointing­¤æÄ https://www.theguardian.com/ŌĆ”/online-ha te-against-disabled-ŌĆ”

Have a read of this blog written by our Director of Fundraising for Somo. It gives some context to the fantastic hack day which took place yesterday. ­¤ÆÜ

It has been an exciting day for Whizz-Kidz today. We are extremely happy to have worked with Somo on a fantastic hack day. It is amazing what can happen when tech, innovation and disability come together. A big thank you to the team for creating such amazing, visionary ideas. Watch this space ­¤ÆÜ

We have new services launching later this year in Scotland­¤Öī. Our Whizz-Kidz Clubs (youth clubs) are a place for young disabled people to meet up, make friends and have fun! We do everything from music, dance, art, sports, beauty therapy, cooking, trips and a whole lot more.
To find out more information please contact our Children's Services team by calling 0800 151 3350 or emailing kidzservices@whizz-kidz.org.uk

Design your #DreamWheelchair! Make it yours, make it amazing! Enter our competition for young wheelchair users now. There are some epic prizes up for grabs www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/dreamwheelchair

"Should you ever use an accessible bathroom if you donŌĆÖt have a disability?"

Register for Challenge 75 and help Whizz-Kidz to change the lives of young wheelchair users across the UK. http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/ŌĆ”/events-c hallengŌĆ”/challenge-75

"Stop trying to 'heal' me"

Thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery, we are giving young wheelchair users in the UK the chance to design their #DreamWheelchair!
If you are a wheelchair user in the UK aged 25 and under you can enter your design into our competition for the chance to win some awesome prizes!. To find out how to enter go to www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/dreamwheelchair

We know how important it is to get the most from your wheelchair. Being able to use it safely and confidently can make all the difference.
With practice, any hurdle can be tackled confidently. Once you have the right wheelchair skills you are on the path to living independently­¤ÆÜ­¤Æ¬
To find out more about the wheelchair skills training we offer, have a look on our website. ... http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/ŌĆ”/yŌĆ”/whe elchair-skills-training
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Now that the London Marathon is over for this year, why not set your sights on a new challenge.
Whizz-Kidz has a new accessible event called #Challenge75. Push, walk or run. Every minute counts. ­¤Æ¬­¤ÆÜ
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/ŌĆ”/events-c hallengŌĆ”/challenge-75

We really hope everyone has fully recovered from #LondonMarathon2019 We are so grateful to all of the Whizz-Kidz runners who committed to training and fundraising.
All of your hard work contributes to the work we do with young wheelchair users all over the UK. Without YOU, it would not be possible.
So..... same time next year? ­¤śÅ #TeamWhizzKidz
... Thank you everyone ­¤ÆÜ
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That's a wrap! To everyone who took part in the #LondonMarathon, thank you! ­¤Öī
What an extraordinary team we had this year. Thank you for taking part and doing this for young wheelchair users across the UK ­¤ÆÜ
You have all achieved something truly incredible today. You should be proud of yourselves. ­¤Æ¬
... #LondonMarathon #TeamWhizzKidz
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