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Reg. Charity no. 1087615
1 Voice-Communicating Together, PO Box 559, Halifax, HX1 2XT
Tel 0845 330 7862 www.1voice.info email: [email protected]
Network and support for children and families who use communication aids
SpeakOutSpeakOut
Communication Trust ‘Communication Trust ‘HelloHello’ Campaign’ Campaign
2011 National Year of Communication2011 National Year of Communication
T h e 1 V o i c e N e w s l e t t e r
Reg. Charity 1087615
Spring 2011
Issue 24
IN THIS ISSUE MEMBER NEWS Laura & Andy wedding pic New 1Voice Treasurer and more news
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Blackpool Winter Weekend pictures
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National Year of Communication Fundraising news
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Branches update. See what’s happening in your local area
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1VOICE NATIONAL News~ pg 10
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Blackpool 2010 Winter Event, more pictures inside
18th, 19th June 2011
1Voice summer event applications now open !
See page three for full details
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Member update
Congratulations to Andy & Laura on their
marriage, a lot warmer than Blackpool ! Best Wishes to you both X
A group of disabled and non-disabled
primary school children have made an
upbeat yet hard-hitting DVD,
exploring the different ways in which
we communicate with each
other and the importance of finding
ways to involve and Listen to ALL
children.
An accompanying booklet supports the
DVD, giving professionals more detail
on the issues raised and practical
ways of involving and listening, to both
disabled and non-disabled children.
The Children have devised 6 essential
standards for service providers to
follow in order for them to deliver a
fully inclusive service for all.
http://www.sheffkids.co.uk/
adultssite/pages/resources.html
Our thanks to Angela Taylor for sign-
posting us to the web-
site
1Voice welcomes our new Treasurer Julie Bello A word from Julie… Hello to all, I was born and raised in Essex and have recently moved back to UK after living in USA. I have two adult children, one in US military and one here with me. Natasha is 21 and an AAC user for past 20 years. I am fascinated by AAC and technology and have pursued all manner of technology to further Natasha's progress. In my spare time I have volunteered for various charitable groups over the years, usually as Treasurer, since I like numbers! I am very pleased to offer my time and skills to 1Voice as your new treasurer. We are in challenging but exciting times as 1Voice branches out to local communities.
If you would like to share your news with 1Voice members, either in the
newsletter or on the website please contact Gaynor. [email protected]
Whizz-kidz are calling on the government to Fast Forward
reform of NHS wheelchair provision for disabled children
and young people. This will ensure that all disabled
children in the UK can access the right mobility equipment
and on-going support that they need without undue delay.
The government has made a commitment to reform NHS
wheelchair services on many occasions. Whizz-kidz would like
to urge the new government to Fast Forward improvements to
NHS wheelchair provision for disabled children.
This Government has pledged that if we can raise 100,000
signatures on one petition this would bring forward a debate in
parliament about the need for Wheelchair Reform. So please
sign this petition, it will take two minutes but could change the
lives of disabled children all over the UK.
You will find the petition at either of the links below: http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/fastforward/fastforward-petition/ http://tinyurl.com/5wznuvt
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NEWS & EVENTS
Summer Event 18th to 19th June 2011 applications now open
This year our event is open to families with children of all ages. The activities will include workshops for younger children, teenagers, adults and of course siblings, parents and carers. Continuing on the themes of the HELLO Campaign the weekend will run with the theme of ‘Hello’. Introducing ourselves, telling people all about us, communication ‘passports’, with a competition for saying hello in as many different languages as you can! Costs for families: £65.00 per adult, £35.00 per child (under 18years) includes accommodation on Saturday 18th and all meals and refreshments. Sunday only including lunch and refreshments £15.00 per adult, £10.00 for first child, £5.00 per additional child. 1Voice also welcomes applications from volunteers who would like to learn more about AAC or use their existing skills to support our families.
For applications please visit the 1Voice website or email [email protected]
Nadia and Katie Clarke were invited to take part in the Northern Rally for Workers demonstration against the budget cuts on 12th Feb 2011. Together with their local Member of Parliament Linda Riordan they led the march through the streets of Halifax together with a marching band. Both gave passionate speeches about the impact that budget cuts will on disabled children and young people and the most vulnerable families across the north of England. There were also speeches from the MP, several unionists and a student. Nadia's 5 minute speech echoed around the outdoor venue from her dynavox and had people in tears!!!! The feedback was tremendous and the impact of a young disabled person speaking around fairness and equality had a massive impact.
WELL DONE TO NADIA & KATIE
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Blackpool Winter Weekend 2010
W e were delighted when our intrepid families, volunteers and role models were
able to brave the weather to attend the Blackpool Winter Weekend 2010 on
the 3rd to 5th of December.
O ur theme of ‘Dreams’ was embraced by everyone who had a wonderful time
making dream catchers, and talking about their aspirations. The children and
young people made a fantastic Dreams DVD (see our website for a preview). All in all
a fantastic event enjoyed by all.
Making a movie about our Dreams
The children showed great talents in acting and
performing
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Blackpool Winter Weekend
The children very
much enjoyed the opportunity
to create music with 1Voice
volunteers
joining in the fun
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National Year of Communication
Q: What is Hello? A: Hello is the 2011 national year of communication - a campaign to increase understanding of how important it is for children and young people to develop good communication skills. Speech, language and communication underpin everything we do. Communication is a skill that we learn and develop and is something we can all improve. For some children, their daily struggle to communicate means they are shut out of everyday life. Hello, run by over 35 leading voluntary and community organisations, aims to make communication for all children and young people a priority in homes and schools across the UK so that they can live life to the full. The campaign is backed by the Department for Education and BT. Hello activity will stretch across public, voluntary and commercial sectors with direct involvement from frontline staff across all areas of the campaign.
Visit www.hello.org.uk to get involved and sign up for regular updates.
1Voice has been
asked to assist in
the creation of a
booklet for AAC
users, their families
How can 1Voice members get involved?
The Campaign runs around monthly themes whereby they will get their most publicity and members of the
Communication Trust will be available to assist, advise and in some cases take part. With this in mind a number of our
branches are holding their activities themed around the campaign and we ask you to come up with ways in which AAC users can be involved. We have the following ideas:
Over February and March, Hello will be focusing on its early
years theme Early chatter matters: from bump to birth and beyond.
Useful statements and facts from the campaign Speech, language and communication underpins everything we do e.g. making our
needs known and expressing our likes and dislikes. In the UK today over 1 million children and young people have some form of speech, language and communication needs. 10% of all children have long term or persistent speech, language and communication needs.
Communication is an interaction between two people in which something is exchanged. Doesn't have to be words. Don't take it for granted
Go to www.talkingpoint.
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F U N D R A I S I N G
JUSTGIVINGJUSTGIVINGJUSTGIVING Don’t forget it is now even easier to raise money for 1Voice!
Just go to http://www.justgiving.com/1voice and you can
create your own fundraising page.
Add gift aid and 1Voice receive 28p for every £1 donated.
In difficult economic times, we really appreciate every small
contribution people can make. If you have any questions,
Take a look at the Just Giving website
or email info@1voice. info
Our thanks to Grace Winter for raising £550.00 with a speed dating evening in Leeds.
Southgate Round Table raised
funds for 1 Voice South East and on 19th
February by holding a Quiz & Curry night at a
Sports Centre in Enfield in aid of 1Voice South
East and the local Scouts.
Six families from 1 Voice South East came
along and joined in the fun and the young
1Voice members were presented with a
cheque for £4,000 by Dean Powell, chair of the
Round Table branch.
The Branch Secretary Midge said...We are
really grateful to Southgate Round Table for a
great night out – and the money of course!
FREE FUNDRAISING BOOKLET FROM 1VOICE
Gaynor has created a very
comprehensive fundraising
booklet for branches and
any members who wish to
help raise funds for
1Voice. For your free copy
1Voice has 523 individual members ! Help us reach our target of 1,000 in 2011. Lifetime membership is still
only £10.00 so send our newsletter far and wide.
Thank you
1VOICE BRANCHES Tel: 0845 330 7862
WEST MIDLANDS [email protected]
We are currently
looking to set up new
branches in
Oxfordshire,
Northamptonshire,
Wirral and Stockport
Are you interested in
setting up a branch in
your local area?
Contact:
Gaynor Dale,
Events & Branches
coordinator at
gaynordale@1voice.
info
1Voice Branches
1Voice Lakes & Bay Bendrigg Weekend
January 2011
Christmas party celebrations
were followed by a January
weekend event at Bendrigg
Outdoor Adventure Centre
in Cumbria.
Welcome to the West Midlands branch who had a fabulous launch to coincide with Halloween. More great pictures on the website.
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1VOICE BRANCHES Tel: 0845 330 7862.
SOUTH EAST [email protected]
SOUTH WEST [email protected]
WEST YORKSHIRE [email protected]
LAKES & BAY [email protected]
NORTH EAST [email protected]
1Voice Branches
1Voice South East visit to the
London Sea Life Centre
South East members
met on the banks of
the Thames to visit
the Sea Life Centre.
After a tour of the
centre they enjoyed
afternoon tea.
Branch NEWS & Forthcoming EVENTS For full details see branch area of website
WEST YORKSHIRE
Wednesday 30th March, 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm (Informal gathering to plan branch events). Saturday 16th July, SUMMER EVENT
SOUTH WEST [email protected]
Saturday 7th May 2011 details to be announced.
WEST MIDLANDS [email protected]
Saturday 2nd April details to be announced, I’m an AAC user get me out of here! Fantastic themed day event for all the family.
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Network and support for children and families who use communication aids Reg. Charity 1087615
SpeakOutSpeakOut Spring 2011 Issue 24
1VOICE NATIONAL
Reg. Charity no. 1087615
1 Voice-Communicating Together, PO Box 559, Halifax, HX1 2XT
Tel 0845 330 7862 www.1voice.info e-mail: [email protected]
The Campaign For A Fair Society, launched February 8th 2011 If you are worried about coalition government cuts to services for disabled people, Pippa Murray, 1Voice member invites you to join The Campaign For A Fair Society. In the government’s comprehensive spending review, announced on October 20 last year, Chancellor George Osborne insisted that those with the "broadest shoulders should bear the greatest burden." In fact, the government is implementing cuts that will impact on some of the most vulnerable people in society, including people with learning disabilities and disabled children. The campaign is not just about protest, but also about making a positive contribution. It proposes seven principles to guide decisions about policy and funding, and seeks to engage policy makers in dialogue. To join The Campaign For A Fair Society, and find out more about the principles it promotes, visit www.campaignforafairsociety.com
Tamsin and Katie - our 2 co-founders - are planning their retirement from their present
roles at 1Voice. This is in line with the framework of the charity Strategic Business Plan, which aims to help 1Voice transition from a small charity to the fully sustainable national
organisation it is now becoming. It is important that Katie and Tamsin begin to step back and let other focused and positive people take over at the helm! As 1Voice grows the need
for new trustees and fresh blood and new ideas is much appreciated and needed.
To make sure that things go as smoothly as possible, they are going to stagger their
leaving. They are looking for people to express an interest and find out more about joining the Management Board. The positions of Secretary and Chair are calling out for
motivated and passionate people to further the vision and work of 1Voice.
This could be you!
1Voice will be advertising for these posts and taking expressions of interest and
applications from members. The deadline for expressions of interest is 18th April and there will be an application process.
The successful applicants would have our full support and Katie and Tamsin would welcome a period of role shadowing and could provide a staged handover.
The roles of Chair and Secretary are three year commitment which could be extended.
If you are interested in supporting 1Voice through an exciting time ahead of new branches
and development please do get in touch with Katie on 01422 341578 or
email [email protected] or [email protected]
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