growing up with my differences and how they effect my feelings
I was very shy and people didn't invite me to parties
I often visited 4 hospitals which took me away friends and classes at school
I sometimes suffered discrimination from strangers
The Helping, Educating and Lifeline Project (H.E.L.P)
Toni - my subject is children and disabilities
My Name is Toni , My age is 24, I go to Shiney Row College. I live in Sunderland and I have learning difficulties. I am going to college I get at lot of support with my mentor and tutor with the work that I need to get on despite my disabilities.
I was in City Equals from when I was 13 years old until 23. Have a look at their website here. I am going to take a Duke of Edinburgh gold award as I already have bronze and silver. I do this at the award centre with others with disabilities. This is a good way for people to get along and help each other with problems they may face. There are other youth groups you can go to to help you get along with other people. We have Saturday Fever at Pallion Action Group when at lot of kids get along with each other to have fun.
Some links I think are useful
Washington Mind
Mental health advice, guidance, counseling,
Self referral
Washington Mind,
Village Lane,
Washington Village,
NE38 7HS
Early Support Programme - co-ordinated support for young disabled children
Early Support helps co-ordinate, and can improve, the services your child and family receives. It helps parents and carers to be more actively involved in decisions about their child. www.direct.gov.uk
Sunderland disabled children website The sunderland website for children and young people who are disabled have special educational needs or a long term health condition can be found at www.sundc.org.uk the site is designed to provide information for families in one place and it includes local and national information.
PAG Address - 5 East Moor Road,
SUNDERLAND,
SR4 6QW - Tel 0191 5142011 Fax No: 0191 5657496
My Name is Toni , My age is 24, I go to Shiney Row College. I live in Sunderland and I have learning difficulties. I am going to college I get at lot of support with my mentor and tutor with the work that I need to get on despite my disabilities.
