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North East woman working to improve autism acceptance

Katie Toner from Northumberland is a neurodivergent business owner and advocate working to help North East businesses and organisations become more inclusive.Katie who is 29-years-old and from near Hexham was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD within the past three years and is now becoming an effective and active voice for equal opportunities and inclusion for the neurodivergent and disabled communities in the region.This week is autism acceptance week and April is autism acceptance month...

Calling all local business/charity owners, authors and creatives

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLEI’d love YOU to get involved in the Unite Club - Family Connection Section…SUPER INCLUSION EVENT!! Celebrating all things neurodivergent and SEN.Where: Marsden Road Community CentreWhen: Saturday 6th April —11am-4pmWhat: Family friend workshops, support and shopping!ALL ran by neurodivergent or disabled individuals or allies Why: Raising vital funds for local charity The Kayaks Community PLUS helping to subsidise Unite Club family support and community sessionsGet invo...

Little SENDsations Event

Join Katie from Unite Club - Family Connection Section and SPECIAL GUEST Jodi Heyes-Author Worley's World - Above Groundat tomorrow’s Little SENDsations info event! SATURDAY - 2nd MARCH11am-2pmThe Big ClubDL5 5NUWe are planning some MONSTER activities for you to get involved in Including glow-in-the-dark sensory bottles! See you there....

A Dream For You

Angeline Morrison wrote the song for Katie as part of 21st Century Folk, Radio 2’s series that sees five people have songs written about their lives. Angeline met Katie to hear what life is like for a neurodivergent person. Katie’s own experiences inspired her to organise inclusive parties and sleepovers, where all children are celebrated. To hear Katie’s full story, find 21st Century Folk on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00... The song is performed by Rachel Unthank, Beck...

VERY exciting news coming soon! 

Looking for youth clubs… home ed groups or spaces for parents to chat with a warm cuppa I can’t wait to share our updates with you in Unite Club - Family Connection SectionBut for now! Let’s talk FAMILY TIME What does your family like to do together?Here’s some of our recent baking efforts!Watch out Posticles we’re coming for you You can find this recipe in Jo’s fab group Posticles - Baking Community for Hobby Bakers and Beginners. ...