Links

We have listed a number of links below which we think might be useful. Please note that we cannot verify the quality of the services offered, and recommend you contact the services directly to find out further information.

1. Disability organisations based at Thomley

    Autism Family Support Project
    Supporting people whose son, daughter or family member has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.

    Soundabout
    Helping people with complex disabilities to develop their ability to communicate and interact with the world around them through music and sound.

2. Other places to visit near Thomley

    Bernwood Forest Nature Reserve
    A fantastic forest to visit in July when most of the butterflies are flying. (Approx 2 miles from Thomley.)

    Common Leys Farm
    Disability-friendly farm enabling children and adults to learn about animals and farming. Common Leys also has a restuarant with great food. (Less than a mile from Thomley.)

3. Family support

    Aiming High for Disabled Children Bucks
    Information about the Aiming High for Disabled Children Programme in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting programme which aims to transform short breaks for disabled children.

    Autism Speaks – Grandparents network
    A growing UK-wide network which offers grandparents information and support, opportunity to make contact with others and to do something for their families.

    Contact a Family
    Providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children.

    Face 2 Face
    Befriending scheme that provides emotional support for parents of children newly recognised as having a disability.

    National Autistic Society
    Providing individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services.

    OASIS: Oxfordshire Autistic Society for Information and Support
    Offering information and support to parents and carers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and also to professionals working in the field of autism.

    Oxfordshire Family Support Network (OxFSN)
    Promoting the involvement of parents & family carers working in partnership with professionals and voluntary bodies across Oxfordshire to promote the independence of all people with learning disabilities and to improve the quality of life.

4. Information providers

    Buckinghamshire Early Years and Childcare
    Providing information about childcare provision, leisure activities and family support.

    Bucks Disability Information Network
    Advice & information for disabled people of all ages, including children, and their families.

    Net Buddy
    Practical tips from people with first-hand experience of learning disability, autism and special needs.

    Oxfordshire Children’s Information Service (OCIS)
    Providing information about childcare provision, leisure activities and family support.

    Oxfordshire Services Directory (OSD)
    Guide to services, organisations and activities for children, young people and their families.

    Parent Partnership Oxfordshire
    Information, advice and support about your child’s Special Educational Needs 1-19 years, any aspect of SEN provision in schools or early years provision.

    The Chiltern Centre
    Chiltern Centre for Disabled Children and Young People offers a range of services to families with a child/young adult with special needs in the South Oxfordshire/Thames Valley area.

    Therapy Directory
    We promote the benefits of complementary therapy and aim to give visitors all the information they need to help them make an informed decision about whether therapy would be right for them. The website has an FAQ’s section, a number of useful articles wri

5. Activities for disabled children & young people

    Ableize
    Sports, hobbies and recreation for disabled people.

    Anjali
    Aiming to change global thinking about who can dance and demonstrate new artistic possibilities by showcasing the creative potential of people with learning disabilities.

    Autism Sevices Directory
    The UK’s most comprehensive directory of services and events for people with an autism spectrum disorder, their families, and people who work with them.

    Camp Mowhawk
    A multi-functional day centre for special needs children, set in 4 acres of beautiful countryside, just outside Wargrave, Berkshire.

    Kids Days Out
    Days out with children with details of wheelchair access for disabled children.

    Music for Autism
    Improving the quality of life and education of individuals on the autism spectrum through interactive “autism friendly” concerts.

    Oxford Phab
    Social club for young people aged 14-40 approx, some of whom have a physical disability.

    Oxfordshire Play Association
    Here is a list of places in Oxfordshire where families and their children can go to play!

    OXSRAD: The Integrated Sports Centre
    Offering sports, recreational and leisure activities that are accessible to all.

    Song Unite
    Offering Children and Young People including those with Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Special Educational Needs an inclusive and creative, quality SONG WRITING and additional/optional ‘mobile’ recording studio experience

    Thames Valley Adventure Playground
    Adventure playground for disabled children and their families, in Taplow near Maidenhead.

    The Music Club
    Fun with Music for children and Young people with disabilities and carers

6. Funding for families

    Helping Children Locally
    Funding for equipment that cannot be readily accessed elsewhere, a respite break, educational facilities, therapeutic services, help with transport needs.

    The Family Fund
    Funding for families with children and young people aged 15 and under who have a severe disability or serious illness.

7. Campaigns

8. Other

    Cycle Tech
    A professional mobile bicycle maintenance service for all makes of bicycle.

    Love 2 Read
    Personalised books for young children