Leisure Activities for Disabled Children

The 'Children's Network Find-it Guide' is a directory which gives information about access to leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. There is information in the guide on:

Access to Leisure Opportunities
Telephone Helplines
Relevant Voluntary Organisations
Funding and Welfare Rights
Special Transport
Education and Transition to Adult Services
Parent Carer Support Groups
Home Services and Housing

Look at the Children's Network Find-it Guide.

If you have any suggestions for additional information or find the information useful please let us know by contacting Elaine Wilson by telephone on 0191 3833785, or complete our feedback form.

Children's Network

Children’s Network maintains an information register for children with disabilities in County Durham. Children can be registered if they have a substantial learning difficulty or disability which limits or prevents him/her from living and developing as other children of a similar age and social/cultural background.
Parents/carers and their children become part of a network that keeps them updated with new information and Children’s Network is a point of contact that can assist with any queries you may have.

The Children’s Network Offer:

The Children’s Network Directory provides information about leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. There is information in the directory on:

Access to leisure opportunities
Holidays and days out
Education and careers
Transport
Carers Support
Communication Aids
Health
Mobility Equipment
Legal
Financial Information
Useful contacts

Network News is the Children’s Network quarterly magazine which contains useful information for parents and carers, with a supplement for children with competitions and games. Children’s Network also offers members FREE fun day events and information exhibitions.

If you would like to join Children’s Network or for further information please contact:
Elaine Wilson – 0191 383 3785