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Forthcoming Events

Norfolk Family Voice

Children's Services and the Health Authorities in Norfolk want to hear what parents/carers have to say.  Initially and temporarily named Norfolk Parents/Carers Council, this parent-led group has been launched and re-named Norfolk Family Voice "influencing services for children with special and additional needs"

The next open evening is on
  Mon 26th March 2007, 7:00pm
at The Hewett School (south hall), Hall Road, Norwich.

Contact   Ian Middleton

Tel          01603 741 901

Email      i-midi@supanet.com

APPROACH Meeting

At the last meeting in January 2007, it was agreed that there is still a need for the APPROACH (Allowing Positive Parents Real Opportunity for Action, Change and Help) meetings in addition to the Norfolk Family Voice as they offer an opportunity for practical and hands on problem solving, and information sharing between parents.  

David Lennard Jones, Area Director for the Western area will be joining us for the first hour. He is going to talk about area working and is happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

The meeting be held at 
Diocesan House at Easton (off A47) 
Fri 27th April, 10:30am-12:30pm

Contact   Kim Barber 
               Disability Coordinator, NCC

Email      kim.barber@norfolk.gov.uk

Experience shows that other parents are often the best source of information and support.

We can all benefit by pooling knowledge and working together.

Who are we and what do we do?

DSN serves its members throughout the county by:

• Providing information, advice and support.

• Organising an annual conference/seminar.

• Publishing a twice-yearly newsletter.

• Working with and alongside the statutory agencies (Health, Education and Social Services) and other voluntary organisations.

• Supporting new parents.

• Organising activities such as The Young Down's Group and The Snappy Name Drama Group!

• Organising social and fundraising events.

• Promoting the education of children with Down's Syndrome in mainstream schools to fulfill their potential.

• Encouraging the provision of more training and support for staff in schools