One of the largest exhibitions totally dedicated to disabled children, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Disabled Living has an excellent reputation for organising the largest UK exhibitions dedicated to disabled children, their families and the health and social care professionals who work with them. The events specifically focus on equipment, products, and services to improve independence and quality of life.
These free events were established 8 years ago with an annual exhibition at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. It became apparent that there was an overwhelming need for these events with people travelling from all corners of the UK, Dublin, Jersey, Cornwall and the Orkneys.
In 2007 Disabled Living took the Kidz South exhibition to the Rivermead Leisure Complex in Reading, to provide people in the south of England with their own dedicated event.
Disabled Living is aware of the need to make the Kidz Events more accessible. We hope that Kidz in the Middle at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry will offer people, especially those in the Midlands, Nottingham, Leicestershire, Mid Wales and East Anglia an opportunity to attend the Kidz Events without the inconvenience of traveling too far.
The events allow both public and professionals to try the latest equipment and products solutions and talk to the specialist who supply them. There is always a full and varied programme of talks and discussions covering topics such as legal and education issues, new therapies, communication and ICT. Many voluntary organisations are also on hand with information on support, funding, holidays, publications and so on.
A children's event would not be complete without lots of fun and features and games, so Father Christmas always puts in an appearance at Kidz Up North, and ‘Fred in the Shed' entertains our children and parents at the southern event, along with celebrity guest appearances such as Tanni Grey-Thompson, Coronation Street stars, and the Reading Rockets. On the sports side children at the Bolton event, whatever their ability, can join in with the ‘Football in the Community' special needs coaches, in the penalty shoot our area. Added excitement is a visit from Bolton Wanderers players and their mascot Lofty the Lion.
Disabled Living is the oldest disability charity in Manchester having worked with disabled people of all ages for over 110 years. It also has one of the largest Disabled Living Centres in the country, which amongst other services, specialises in advice, information and training on equipment for easier and independent living.
Dates for your diary:
New- Kidz in the Middle – 12th March 2009 – Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Kidz South – Thursday, 18th June 2009 – Rivermead Leisure Complex, Reading.
Kidz Up North – Thursday, 26th November 2009 – Reebok Stadium, Bolton.
For free tickets call 0161-214-5962