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iContact

@iContact_Autism

iContact run by parents & adults on the autistic spectrum, we run support groups, activities & workshops #Autism #Autistic #inclusion #SEN #Lewes #EastSussex

 Lewes, England
icontactautism.org
Joined October 2016
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✨🌟 iContact events autumn/winter 2019 🌟✨ See below for our a list of our talks and workshops. To book a place visit: ttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/icontact
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There’s no easy way to break this: the judgement didn’t go our way. It was always going to be a difficult challenge. Three disabled children and their families against the government. Endless pages of redacted documents. The odds were stacked against us.
SEND Action (@SEND_Action) profile pictureSEND Action@SEND_Action17 Jul 2019
On 26th June we took the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor to the High Court over the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible. We are now awaiting the judge's decision.
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Whatever the outcome of the court case today, there is no doubt that this action - along with the marches organised by @SendCrisis in the spring - have had a big impact.
SEND Action (@SEND_Action) profile pictureSEND Action@SEND_Action7 Oct 2019
Today is the day. Whatever happens, we are so proud of the three remarkable families who took this action on behalf of all disabled children in England and so grateful to all our supporters for standing with us to defend our children's rights.
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@iContact_Autism has an upcoming workshop on the positives of #autism and #neurodiversity on Thurs Oct 17th 7-9pm at the Phoenix Centre, #Lewes. Find out more and book a spot here: clikhe.re/z2rme
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Jaco is also lucky to have teachers who believe in him unconditionally 💛®️&J
GrowingUpAutistic (@LibbyAutism) profile pictureGrowingUpAutistic@LibbyAutism30 Sep 2019
I received a special post card this morning, Miss james was a teacher who worked with me when I ran out of school options. She helped me progress & nearly lost her job fighting to get me the education I desperately needed. She never doubted me & I am forever grateful #Autism
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If you believe that your child is being bullied, then it helps to be as clear as you can about the details before you contact your child's school. Read more and download our template so that you can easily keep a record of bullying incidents ow.ly/gxSJ50uU9FO
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Please Retweet. .@sciencemuseum will be doing a #sensory friendly event on Sat 23rd Nov 6.45pm-9.45pm. Perfect for families that have been unable to attend the Early Bird events! #Autism #AutismAwareness #SPD #SEN #LondonMuseums .@AutisminMuseums .@Autism .@RichardMylan
Autism in Museums (@AutisminMuseums) profile pictureAutism in Museums@AutisminMuseums27 Sep 2019
Super proud of @sciencemuseum you asked for later family #autism openings and they have listened. Sat 23rd Nov 6.45pm-9.45pm booking doesn't open till 25th Oct so keep an eye on the website sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and… #AutisminMuseums

Early Birds | Science Museum

Early Birds enables families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum without the general public.

sciencemuseum.org.uk
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Available until Tuesday 8pm bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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✨🌟 iContact event: The positives of autism and neurodiversity 🌟✨ We are thrilled that @LucySanctuary will be giving talk for us in #Lewes on Thurs 17th Oct see below for more info and to book a place visit: ttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/icontact
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Educators/parents if you get a moment have listen to this podcast I did last week with @pivotalpodcast and @pauldixtweets where we chat about #autism #adoption #ADHD #SEND xitter.cf/pivotalpodcast/status/…
Pivotal Podcast (@pivotalpodcast) profile picturePivotal Podcast@pivotalpodcast28 Jan 2019
Carrie Grant - Having children with SEN is a real 'Boon' - PP218 pivotaleducation.libsyn.com/…
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This is such an appalling statistic.
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These are our amazing families speaking out and taking action against the cuts that are affecting all our children. We are still waiting for the government's response to our letter before action. Second deadline now missed. theguardian.com/education/20… #SEND #SENDCrisis

‘It’s hard to watch your child struggle. All you can do is chase people’

As council budgets are slashed, desperate parents speak about their exhausting battle in the courts to protect the forgotten victims – their children

theguardian.com
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Two hugely important reports into council cuts to special educational needs funding in today's Observer. Thank you @cjayanetti and @michaelsavage for highlighting what's happening. theguardian.com/education/20… … #SEND #SENDCrisis
‘Devastating’ cuts hit special educational needs

‘Devastating’ cuts hit special educational needs

Many local authorities are plunging into the red to meet their obligations as spending trebles in three years

theguardian.com
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Special needs pupils being failed by system 'on verge of crisis' theguardian.com/education/20…

Special needs pupils being failed by system 'on verge of crisis'

Rising demand puts councils in England at risk of bankruptcy, Guardian investigation reveals

theguardian.com
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£175 million will be cut from child disability payments when #UniversalCredit is fully introduced. Please help stop this by supporting @contactfamilies #CountingtheCosts campaign Email your MP today bit.ly/2Cv6SRL
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Disabled Children vs Secretary of State for Education bit.ly/2xDQCtp via @CrowdJustice
Disabled Children vs Secretary of State for Education

Disabled Children vs Secretary of State for Education

Families of disabled children are taking action against cuts to special education provision.

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@BHImpetus @AspensCharities @ASSERT_BH @AmazeSussex @norwooduk @embracees @KangaroosSussex @ws_pcf @LocalOfferWS @ESPaCC @nasbexhill @icontact_autism @theDTgroup Please share if you feel this would be of interest to your followers, thanks.
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Special needs funding at crisis point, say school leaders theguardian.com/education/20…
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