Document 6513873

DASH AIMS
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To run a choice of leisure schemes for
disabled children and young people in
Ceredigion
To widen the choices and opportuni es
available
To support disabled children and young
people to take part in their communi es
To help develop self-esteem, confidence
and social skills
To provide short breaks for the family,
parents and carers
To get volunteers involved and make use of
their energy and enthusiasm
To let people know that disabled people
have rights but s ll face barriers at all
levels of society
To be friendly and helpful to the whole
family
“Sam was eager to attend DASH,
he always makes good friends and
enjoys all the playing. He can’t wait for
the next one. DASH is an invaluable
scheme for us. Thank you very much.
The helpers were always most helpful
and pleasant. We would like to say a
very big thank you and see you soon.”
“The scheme was excellent. A big
thank you to everyone involved, the staff
were brilliant, don’t think the scheme
could be improved.”
“Claire was very lovely and I am
grateful for the care and affection shown
to Carys”
How to get in touch
OUR OFFICE
LONDON HOUSE
ALBAN SQUARE
ABERAERON
SA48 0AJ
TEL: 01545 570951
Email: offi[email protected]
OUR WEBSITE
www.dashceredigion.org.uk
DASH Office Staff
Development - Jo Kennaugh
Tel:
E-mail:
01545 570951
[email protected]
Finance Officer - Carol Evans
Tel:
E-mail:
01974 241703
[email protected]
Schemes Co-ordinator - Gail Young
Tel:
Email:
01545 570951
[email protected]
Volunteers Co-ordinator - Careyann
Nicholson
Tel:
E-mail:
01545 570951
[email protected]
Adminstrator - Ian O’Hara
Tel:
Email:
01545 570951
[email protected]
Charity Number 701090
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What DASH does
Playschemes
Ymuno/ Ymuno+
We run Playschemes over the Easter and
summer school holidays for disabled children
and siblings aged 4-11. We organise ac vi es
such as horse riding, swimming, trips to farm
parks, so play centres and the beach.
Many children receive 1-to-1 support from
our staff, volunteers provide addi onal fun
and energy.
energy
This is all about suppor ng disabled children to play
in their own communi es.
• Ymuno is for mainstream playscheme providers
to assist with addi onal staff costs to properly
support disabled children to a end their clubs.
• Ymuno + provides support for disabled children
to a end their own choice of leisure ac vity, with
a support worker to help out where necessary
necessary.
DASHAbout
The Ac vity Days are run over the Easter and
summer school holidays. Groups of 8 young
people and support staff go on day ou ngs.
The young people can choose where they
would like to go and what they would like to
do. Popular choices in the past have been West
Wales All Terrain Centre, Swimming, Horse
Riding and cinema trips.
Frendz a “mobile” youth club that goes out
three evenings a week during term me with
different groups of young people. Ac vi es
include skiing, horse riding, arts & cra s and
film nights.
We can now take referrals online, via Tîm
Plant Anabl, Tîm Teulu, Mentors, Young Carers,
Inclusion officers, or any other agency in
Ceredigion suppor ng young people.
Par cipa on
Over the years DASH has supported young
disabled people to a end various par cipa on and
consulta on opportuni es to learn more about
their rights and responsibili es.
Since 1978 DASH has been organising a variety
of leisure schemes for disabled children and
young people in Ceredigion. We do this so
that local disabled children and their families
can have a be er quality of life with access
to a wide choice of leisure facili es and
opportuni es. Parents and carers get me to
recharge their ba eries and disabled children
and young people get me of their own for
personal, social and crea ve development in
a welcoming and fun environment.
Informa on
www.dashceredigion.org.uk is our website
with up-to-date info on our schemes and
ac vi es. Apply online for staff jobs or to
be a volunteer, access the schemes calendar,
donate, find us on Facebook, and more.
We also have a DVD with short films about
each of our schemes as well as films aimed
at staff and volunteers and one for families.
Films can also be seen on the website.
Volunteering
DASH Away Weekends
Friday - Sunday residen al weekends run
throughout the year at a purpose built venue. The
young people enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend
whilst their parents and carers receive the short
break they need.
Volunteers are a valuable asset to DASH
and support the staff at our schemes.
Their enthusiasm and dedica on towards
suppor ng our young people help us to
provide an excellent level of service. The
Volunteer co-ordinator recruits volunteers
from all areas of the community and supports
them to either organise fund raising events or
join in with our schemes.