Diff-Ability

31/05/2026

Diff-Ability online sessions postponed until further notice due to family bereavement. Many apologies.

22/05/2026

13/05/2026

Due to an unseen issue, we are unfortunately unable to run our just for fun Makaton Choir this evening. Many apologies.

08/04/2026

‘More Than Words' for children with Down syndrome and autism.

The Lejeune Clinic will be delivering the Hanen ‘More Than Words’ Program for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome and autism.

The "Gold Standard" 3 month training course is an evidence-based program that focuses on developing communication skills through daily routines.

Led by specially trained speech and language therapists in small group sessions and including individual video feedback sessions.

Key Information
* For preschool and primary-aged children with Down syndrome and autism or cognitive delay (or if autism is suspected).

* Delivery:
The programme will be delivered online by specialist speech and language therapists.

* Structure:
Includes 12 Online sessions on Fridays from 12:00-14:30pm
Plus additional 1:1 video feedback sessions.

Focus Areas:
* Social communication
* Identifying child motivations
* Communication confidence
* Daily interaction strategies.

Key Benefits
* Increased confidence
* Individualised learning
* Improved communication

This intensive course is solely for children with Down syndrome.

Cost for Program: £500
20 hours training
3 Hours one-to-one


The average cost of this course is £1000 per family. We are offering limited places for £500 and the charity will cover the remainder.

If cost is a barrier please contact us for more information:

Starting 17th April 2026

Limited Places

Contact us to book onto the information sessions: [email protected]

04/04/2026

This year the guys have worked hard to create a short film for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 2026.

Please help us share far and wide-the best awareness campaign promoting people with disabilities in film making wins a prize.

01/04/2026

We’re reviewing how and where we provide specialist inpatient mental health care for autistic adults and adults with a learning disability.

Come along to our engagement event in Carlisle on Thursday 2 April to share your thoughts.

📍 Learning Lounge, Carleton Clinic, Carlisle
📅 2 April
⏰ 2pm – 4pm

Can’t join us in person?

💻 There’s also an online event at 6pm on Wednesday 1 April. Visit the link below for details.

We especially want to hear from people with lived experience, families, carers, health and care staff, and partner organisations.

We’re running several events over the next few weeks. And if you can’t join us in person, there’s also online events, and a short online survey.

Find out more:

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/news/learningdisabilitiesautismengagement/

01/04/2026

There are a lot of myths surrounding Down syndrome. Stay educated. Keep an open mind and spread love and inclusion.💙💛

31/03/2026

Down Syndrome Swimming GB Down syndrome swimming festival in Ayr on May 16th 1-5pm £10 per entrant

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31/03/2026

BEING OLA - watch in cinemas! 🍿 🎬

Oska Bright is proud to distribute this joyful documentary about living life differently. Oska Bright is the worlds biggest film festival featuring learning disabled and autistic people. Release in partnership with Tull Stories.

Q&A tour from Saturday 28th March, in cinemas around the UK from Friday 3rd April.

LINK IN BIO

"A moving and optimistic philosophy about not giving up" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ UK Film Review

ElectricPalace Hastings
Barbican Centre
The Hyde Park Picture House
The Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Warwick Arts Centre