Tuesday 9th May was the first meeting of the AIM leaders. It was fantastic to have such a positive and productive meeting. The future looks very exciting for AIM and all our members! As promised to our leaders group, here are the links and documents from last nights meeting Our... read more →
May
10
Mar
10
People Matter IW has been granted £3,950 towards its Autism Inclusion Matters project. This will provide social groups and activities for adults with autism. The money was granted by the WightAid foundation. The foundation launched in September last year and is spearheaded by Geoff Underwood, owner of technology firm IFPL... read more →
Jan
28
To celebrate reaching 500 likes on our Facebook page we are giving away a fantastic bundle of goodies. Worth over £55 and containing 17 items, with visual, movement, and tactile stimulation all included its a perfect set for any sensory seeker. The kit contains stretchy lizard stretchy snake stretchy smiley... read more →
Oct
25
While taking over an order of some of our sensory products, I was invited look around a new holiday centre on the Isle of Wight recently, The Hartlands hotel. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, there are so many ways that 'Autism Friendly' can go horribly wrong, from overly... read more →
Jan
15
The AIM social group is for adults over 18 who have ASD on the Isle of Wight. It is a chance to socialise and make friends. The next AIM social evening will be on 29th January 2015 at Ryde Superbowl 6 - 8 pm. The AIM Coordinator will meet you... read more →
Nov
03
The new AIM social group has booked its first date to meet. We will be going to Pizza hut in Newport on 27th November 2014. An Aim Coordinator will be there to meet you at the entrance to Pizza Hut. Because it is the first meeting we know that... read more →
Sep
26
What is AIM? AIM is a group on the Isle of Wight for adults (over 18) who have Autism or Aspergers, also known as an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). It is not a group for parents or carers, or professionals. AIM is a user lead... read more →
Apr
23
Changing Places toilets are larger than a standard disabled toilet and include a height-adjustable bench, a hoist and room for two carers. Alun Francis, Arsenal's disability liaison officer, said: “We are all incredibly proud to be the first Premier League stadium to install a Changing Places toilet. Arsenal values everyone... read more →
Apr
13
A new guide has been launched to help adults with learning disabilities find employment. The guide, called Getting a Job, has been launched by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD), in partnership with The National Valuing Families Forum. An increasing number of people with learning disabilities want a job,... read more →
Apr
13
The Autism Self-Assessment Exercise 2013 aimed to assist local authorities and their partners in assessing progress in implementing the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy. The findings will inform the formal review of the strategy which will be revised as necessary by March 2014. All 152 local authorities completed the self-assessment exercise... read more →