Whizz-Kidz
Whizz-Kidz
Self Help/Support Groups
Telephone:
020 7233 6600
Website:
Whizz Kidz
Email:
info@whizz-kiz.org.uk
Job Title:
Partnerships and Engagement Officer
Address:
2nd Floor, 30 Park Street, LONDON, SE1 9EQ
Whizz-Kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users. Our vision is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
We work with young wheelchair users and their families, to provide the right wheelchair or equipment for them. We also provide confidence-building experiences, through our Activity Programmes, Wheelchair Skills Training and Employability Programmes.
Our activity programmes support young wheelchair users to be independent, improve health and wellbeing, reducing isolation, build confidence and grow their social networks.
What are Activity Programmes?
We offer a range of programmes each year with a core theme such as sport and wellbeing, the environment, digital skills, creativity and adventure. Each one is tailored to the young people who sign up and we provide healthcare support so that young people can attend independently.
Young people sign up to a whole programme which runs over a few days (either weekends or in the holidays) and has targeted outcomes. For example, our digital programme may result in young people designing their own app, or our creative programme may lead to a drama production.
Our programmes work with young people age 8-25 and sessions are pitched appropriately. We engage content providers with specialist knowledge in their areas.
Employability
- Young wheelchair users can apply for one of our brilliant employment opportunities
- A work placement or employability skills day can help to boost skill set and increase confidence within the workplace
About work placements
Whizz-Kidz provides work placements to disabled young people in two ways - either a company will offer us a placement and we'll find someone to fill it, or you can get in contact and ask us for a specific placement and we'll do our best to find it!
In the past, we've organised placements in retail, business, finance, legal, sales/marketing, comms/social media, IT, transport and film.
As you can see, we can try to source placements in a variety industries. So if you're after something in particular, just let us know and we'll see what we can do!
Our Wheelchair Skills Training supports young people (age 2-25) to use their wheelchair safely and confidently. We provide this service in a number of ways:
Wheelchair Skills in Schools
We visit schools and work with young wheelchair users to use their wheelchair safely. This may involve basic skills training for those who have just received their wheelchair, through to advanced sessions and even using public transport
Train the Trainer
We work with teachers, NHS colleagues and other professionals to train them to deliver wheelchair skills in their own environment, supporting young people with essential skills. We can deliver training face-to-face or online
Working with Parents/Carers
It is essential that families can support young people to practice the skills they need to be independent. We can offer advice and support to parents and carers to learn key skills and training tips so that they can help at home
Whizz-Kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users. Our vision is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
We work with young wheelchair users and their families, to provide the right wheelchair or equipment for them. We also provide confidence-building experiences, through our Activity Programmes, Wheelchair Skills Training and Employability Programmes.
Our activity programmes support young wheelchair users to be independent, improve health and wellbeing, reducing isolation, build confidence and grow their social networks.
What are Activity Programmes?
We offer a range of programmes each year with a core theme such as sport and wellbeing, the environment, digital skills, creativity and adventure. Each one is tailored to the young people who sign up and we provide healthcare support so that young people can attend independently.
Young people sign up to a whole programme which runs over a few days (either weekends or in the holidays) and has targeted outcomes. For example, our digital programme may result in young people designing their own app, or our creative programme may lead to a drama production.
Our programmes work with young people age 8-25 and sessions are pitched appropriately. We engage content providers with specialist knowledge in their areas.
Employability
- Young wheelchair users can apply for one of our brilliant employment opportunities
- A work placement or employability skills day can help to boost skill set and increase confidence within the workplace
About work placements
Whizz-Kidz provides work placements to disabled young people in two ways - either a company will offer us a placement and we'll find someone to fill it, or you can get in contact and ask us for a specific placement and we'll do our best to find it!
In the past, we've organised placements in retail, business, finance, legal, sales/marketing, comms/social media, IT, transport and film.
As you can see, we can try to source placements in a variety industries. So if you're after something in particular, just let us know and we'll see what we can do!
Our Wheelchair Skills Training supports young people (age 2-25) to use their wheelchair safely and confidently. We provide this service in a number of ways:
Wheelchair Skills in Schools
We visit schools and work with young wheelchair users to use their wheelchair safely. This may involve basic skills training for those who have just received their wheelchair, through to advanced sessions and even using public transport
Train the Trainer
We work with teachers, NHS colleagues and other professionals to train them to deliver wheelchair skills in their own environment, supporting young people with essential skills. We can deliver training face-to-face or online
Working with Parents/Carers
It is essential that families can support young people to practice the skills they need to be independent. We can offer advice and support to parents and carers to learn key skills and training tips so that they can help at home
Group Information
Coverages:
All of Dudley Borough
Target Audiences:
Young People, Children
Suitable for ages:
0-25
Support Groups:
Physical impairment
Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible
Notes
Notes:
Whizz-Kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users
Our vision is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
We work with young wheelchair users and their families, to provide the right wheelchair or equipment for them. We also provide confidence-building experiences, through our Activity Programmes, Wheelchair Skills Training and Employability Programmes.
Our activity programmes support young wheelchair users to be independent, improve health and wellbeing, reducing isolation, build confidence and grow their social networks.
What are Activity Programmes?
We offer a range of programmes each year with a core theme such as sport and wellbeing, the environment, digital skills, creativity and adventure. Each one is tailored to the young people who sign up and we provide healthcare support so that young people can attend independently.
Young people sign up to a whole programme which runs over a few days (either weekends or in the holidays) and has targeted outcomes. For example, our digital programme may result in young people designing their own app, or our creative programme may lead to a drama production.
Our programmes work with young people age 8-25 and sessions are pitched appropriately. We engage content providers with specialist knowledge in their areas.
Employability
Young wheelchair users can apply for one of our brilliant employment opportunities
A work placement or employability skills day can help to boost skill set and increase confidence within the workplace
About work placements
Whizz-Kidz provides work placements to disabled young people in two ways - either a company will offer us a placement and we'll find someone to fill it, or you can get in contact and ask us for a specific placement and we'll do our best to find it!
In the past, we've organised placements in retail, business, finance, legal, sales/marketing, comms/social media, IT, transport and film.
As you can see, we can try to source placements in a variety industries. So if you're after something in particular, just let us know and we'll see what we can do!
Our Wheelchair Skills Training supports young people (age 2-25) to use their wheelchair safely and confidently. We provide this service in a number of ways:
Wheelchair Skills in Schools
We visit schools and work with young wheelchair users to use their wheelchair safely. This may involve basic skills training for those who have just received their wheelchair, through to advanced sessions and even using public transport
Train the Trainer
We work with teachers, NHS colleagues and other professionals to train them to deliver wheelchair skills in their own environment, supporting young people with essential skills. We can deliver training face-to-face or online
Working with Parents/Carers
It is essential that families can support young people to practice the skills they need to be independent. We can offer advice and support to parents and carers to learn key skills and training tips so that they can help at home
Eligibility Notes:
Full or Part Time Wheelchiar Users 0-25, due to a physical impairment.
Referral Notes:
Application forms required by families can self refer to any services provided by Whizz-Kidz
Organiser:
Whizz-Kidz,
Telephone:
020 7233 6600
Website:
Whizz Kidz
Email:
info@whizz-kiz.org.uk
Job Title:
Partnerships and Engagement Officer
Address:
2nd Floor, 30 Park Street, LONDON, SE1 9EQ
Service Information
Categories:
Self Help/Support Groups, Travel and Transport
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Last updated 19th Apr 2023