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What to ask, who is here and

what do they do?Thursday 8th November 2012

The Corn Exchange, Haddington

An information fair for young people with additional support needs, and their families,about life after school.

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For more information / queries contact: Catherine DempseyTransition Coordinator - East Lothian, Capability ScotlandTelephone 07843 369 340cdempsey@eastlothian.gov.uk

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BEFORE YOU START 4

ON THE DAY 5

WORK & TRAINING ZONE 6

DAY OPPORTUNITIES ZONE 8

INFORMATION & ADVICE ZONE 9

HAVING YOUR SAY ZONE 11

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ZONE 12

LEISURE & SHORT BREAKS ZONE 13

FURTHER EDUCATION ZONE 15

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Before you start

Have a think about:

What would I like to be doing after I leave school?

What do I enjoy, and what don’t I enjoy?

What am I good at?

Who could help me at The Futures Fair?

Talk to your family, friends or a teacher and see if they can help you think aboutthese things. Look together at our list of organisations and decide who you’d like to speak toon the day!

REMEMBER: The people sitting at event stalls really want to talkto you. That's why they have come to the event.They can't do this if you don't go up to them and give them achance to say hello. If you aren't sure what to say you might liketo show them what you've written in the ideas box above.

Write some ideas here…

There’ll be different zones like Work & Training Zone and Leisure Zone – get in the zone you want and start asking questions! Here’s some ideas:

Who are you?

How can you help me?

How can we contact you?

Top tip!Why not pick the TOP 3 IDEAS you get from the day and pass these on toyour Careers Advisor / Teacher / Parent / Social Worker?

I went to The Futures Fair 2012 and am interested in....

Who/what Why Contact details

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Feeling lost?Just look for our Futures Fair helperson the day. They’ll be wearing a badgelike this and can answer any questionsyou have.

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WORK & TRAINING ZONEBridges Project – www.bridgesproject.org.ukBridges Project enables socially excluded young people to make a safe transition to adult responsibilities, andremain in, or return to, their own or the wider local community. They are committed to the principle that youngpeople should determine and shape their own future. They run a range of services helping young people withliteracy, numeracy, setting up their own home, moving into work and provide learning and social opportunities.Fiona Langskaill – Head of Education and Employability

East Lothian Skill Centre: Get Ready for Work & Activity AgreementsGet Ready for Work is a National training programme helping young people develop employability skills whilstattending a full time work experience placement. Young people receive a weekly allowance, and the programmeruns for 26 weeks. Activity Agreements are an agreement between a young person (16-18) and a TrustedProfessional that they will take part in different activities - how long this lasts depends on the young person. Youcould claim Education Maintenance Allowance on this programme.Karen Brown – Lead for Activity Agreements

ELVOS East Lothian Vocational Opportunities Scheme (ELVOS) is run by East Lothian Council. ELVOS helps people withphysical, learning, sensory or mental health disabilities to find employment opportunities. The service is available,free of charge, to East Lothian residents aged 16-65 and you can contact ELVOS directly, or ask a friend, relativeor carer to contact us on your behalf. Other organisations and professionals may also refer. Jim Scott – Manager

The Engine Shed - www.theengineshed.orgThe Engine shed provides training to young people with learning difficulties to help them build up skills to moveon to paid work. Training is based in a real life work setting in our café, bakery, food processing and hospitalityunits and also includes work experience with an employer. We help support people into work as part of thetraining programme.Kath Bellamy – Training Officer

IntoWork – www.intowork.org.uk One member of the IntoWork team is currently working in partnership with ELVOS to provide a supportedemployment service. Gary Mitchell - Employment Development Worker

Garvald Edinburgh – www.garvaldedinburgh.org.ukGarvald Edinburgh offers creative opportunities and support for adults with learning disabilities. This includeswork skills, education and training in the areas of baking and food production, arts and crafts, woodwork andtools renovation. Nancy McDonald

Growing Forth Limited - www.growingforth.co.ukGrowing Forth is a social enterprise, offering workplace opportunities. It runs two services: Food Waste &Recycling - collecting waste from restaurants and businesses and recycling farm plastics and cardboard, andHorticulture - growing fruit and veg to supply local restaurants and shops. They're also creating a CountrysideServices programme, where young people can develop rural skills by working in supported groups oncountryside projects such as stone wall repair and maintenance, and tree planting.Douglas Whiteford & Jane McCormack

Ingeus (formerly Work Directions) – www.ingeus.co.ukIngeus delivers flexible employment programmes to long-term unemployed people, those with health conditionsand single parents. They currently run the Work Programme and work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus/DWP.Leanne Hastings – Manager & Kelly Marie Pickup - Administrator, Work Programme

Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisor - www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Disability Employment Advisers are usually based in Jobcentre Plus offices. They can provide specialist support onemployment issues and refer on to schemes such as the WorkStep programme.Tracy Lygo - Disability Employment Advisor, Musselburgh & Graham King - Mainstream Adviser

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MiEnterprise Lothian - www.mienterprise.org.ukWould you be interested in starting up your own small business? If the answer is yes, then we can help you plan,run and grow your own business. We are a social enterprise working directly with people with a learning disabilityto run their own business through supported self-employment. We offer a tailored package of support, includingdeveloping your ideas, business planning, access to a local business club, help with all the paperwork, selling andkeeping track of your finances. We can also buy and rent specialist equipment to support your business. Lorna Baird - Development Manager

Mobex (KYGYO project) – www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk The Mobex East Lothian –KYGYO Project (Know Yourself, Grow Your Own) is a mobile environmental trainingproject. We are currently looking for new volunteers for our Garden Project. Volunteers can become part of ourGarden Blitz Teams helping elderly garden owners who are struggling with their gardens. We offer the chance to:• Learn practical gardening skills• Learn safe use of tools and equipment• Be part of a team and have fun• Make a difference in the local community.Lorraine Johnston - Project Coordinator

Number 6 - www.number6.org.uk Number 6 is a One-Stop Shop for adults with High Functioning Autism (HFA) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) wholive in the Lothians. The service is provided by Autism Initiatives. Staff provide social opportunities and advice, andcan offer 1:1 support around employment/education.Matthew Day - Service Coordinator & Rachel McRitchie – Development Worker

‘On the Move’-Action on Hearing Loss Transitions Project (formerly RNID)Funded by The Big Lottery Fund ‘On the Move’ supports young people aged 16 – 25 who are deaf or hard ofhearing to have a smooth transition from school into college / university, to access training and employment,build life skills and confidence as well as to find work experience placements. They also work with employers andservice providers to help them provide the best possible service to deaf and hard of hearing people.Barbra Wylie – Employment Advisor

Shaw Trust – www.shaw-trust.org.ukShaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobsand live more independently.David Graham & Zac Quinn

Skills Development Scotland – www.myworldofwork.co.uk orwww.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.ukSkills Development Scotland advisers can help you think about what you want and need from a career or a job,what types of job are right for you, and what training you will need for that career / job.Mick Burns – Careers Adviser

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) – www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk VCEL help find volunteering opportunities for people within East Lothian and also run a ‘befriending scheme’ toreduce social isolation. Come and find out more about the brand new Saltire Awards. Laura Craig – Youth Development Worker

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DAY OPPORTUNITIES ZONEEast Lothian Council Day Services – www.eastlothian.gov.ukEast Lothian Council runs three resource centres for people with a learning disability and one for people with aphysical disability from the age of 16. Mansfield Road and Fisherrow, Tynebank, Prestonpans and Port SetonResource Centres provide a range of day activities and educational opportunities both within their own centresand within local communities.Colin Jeffrey – Fisherrow Community Centre and Musselburgh Area service & Caitriona Houston –representing Tynebank Resource Centre & Christine MacLean – Port Seton Resource Centre &Gayle Jowett – Prestonpans Resource centre

E2 (Capability Scotland) – www.capability-scotland.org.ukE2 work with a person centred approach and support individuals to meet their potential / needs and wishes. Theysupport young people and adults with complex care needs in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. They offeropportunities and a range of day activities within community based projects, baking, arts and crafts, communicationsupport, hydrotherapy sessions and more.Stevie Innes – Team Leader

The Fairbridge Programme – Princes Trust - www.princes-trust.org.uk Fairbridge works with marginalised young people aged 13-25, running groups & residential opportunities that focuson helping young people develop self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives.Carrie McDonald - Senior Outreach Development Worker & Michelle Thomson - OutreachDevelopment Worker

New Trinity Service (Capability Scotland) - www.capability-scotland.org.ukNew Trinity Service work with a person centred approach and support individuals to meet their potential / needsand wishes. They support young people and adults with learning, physical, learning and physical disabilities andcomplex care needs in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. They offer opportunities and a range of day activitieswithin work skills, community based projects, baking, arts and crafts, communication support and more.Moira Henry – Assistant Manager & Toni Taylor – Support Worker

Pishwanton Woods – www.pishwanton.comPishwanton Wood Project is a place of learning set in 60 acres of semi-woodland at the foot of the LammermuirHills in East Lothian. They are developing a Centre for environmental education and therapy, and offeropportunities for people of all ages and abilities to renew and deepen their relationship to nature. Doctor Colquhoun

Redwoods – www.redwoods.org.uk Redwoods provides opportunities for adults with a learning disability who are looking for day services and shortbreaks. At Telfie Central, in Edinburgh, we can offer opportunities for gardening and conservation, arts and crafts,exploring how to live well, and connecting with life through photography and communication. The Beeches, inMidlothian, provides short break opportunities in a beautiful setting.Veronica Housden - Manager & Ros Brown – Director & Jeanette Godward – Director

Scottish Autism - www.autism-in-scotland.org.ukScottish Autism (previously Scottish Society for Autism) has been supporting families in Scotland affected by autismfor over 40 years. It offers a range of support for people with autism including education, day care, supportedliving, vocational opportunities, respite and outreach. Claire McDonald & Victoria Jackson - Senior Autism Practitioners

Upward Mobility – www.upwardmobilityproject.comUpward Mobility is a registered charity which provides an extensive range of high quality educational workshopsdesigned to enable compatibility with colleges and other educational providers. We offer access courses, deliveredthrough the SQA unit structure, which can be accredited by our educational partners. As a registered supportservice provider we are also able to help you and your family navigate the challenges of transition. Whether it iswith short-breaks, travel, within our workshops or activities, out in the community or in the home, UpwardMobility can support you and your individual needs.Gillian Rutherford – Community Arts Worker & Grant McLay – Staff Liaison and Multi-media Officer

Garvald Workshops & ServicesSee under Garvald Edinburgh (Work & Training Zone)

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INFORMATION & ADVICE ZONEAdvice Service Capability Scotland – www.capability-scotland.org.ukAdvice Service Capability Scotland is Capability Scotland’s free national advice andinformation service. It provides impartial and confidential advice and information on arange of disability issues including advice on cerebral palsy.Lorna Thompson – Advice Service Manager

Carers of East Lothian – www.coel.org.uk COEL supports all adults in a caring situation in East Lothian by provision ofinformation and services to help their individual caring role, enhance wellbeing andstrengthen their collective voice to improve services.

Disabled GO! – www.disabledgo.com DisabledGo collects information about all kinds of venues that are being accessed by members of the public,including buildings, open spaces and attractions. They produce accessibility guides for various towns/cities,educational places, and health resources.East Lothian Diversity NetworkThe East Lothian Diversity Network brings together individuals, community organisations and groups that areinterested in equality and diversity issues. Everyone is welcome to join and take part in our events!Rebecca Spillane – Equalities Officer

East Lothian Library Services & livingeastlothian - www.livingeastlothian.co.ukEast Lothian Libraries have various opening times and offer disabled access at most levels. They offer Free Wi Fiin all libraries. Haddington and Musselburgh offer free CV Job Clinics to help you search the web, completeapplication forms and fill out your CV. We have a wide range of books and can supply Inter Library Loans ofbooks not available in East Lothian. We have lots of Community information and the new John Gray Centre hasspace to study within the library. Our LivingEastLothian site is currently being updated but does offer informationof Clubs, groups and Societies in East Lothian. East Lothian Libraries help with all sorts of enquiries in EastLothian. We would be happy to help you.Claire Johnston

East Lothian Income Maximisation Project – The Action Groupwww.actiongroup.org.ukThe project offers financial and benefit assessments to help families with disabled children and young people withdisabilities aged 16-25. We can help to ensure you are getting all the money and benefits you are entitled to, fillout forms, appeal decisions and provide general budgeting advice.Vicky Wilson - Welfare Rights Worker

Family Fund – www.familyfund.org.ukThe Family Fund charity helps eligible children and young people, up to and including 17 years of age, achievetheir potential, pursue interests and experience life, by providing of a wide range of grants such as; a computer,grant to buy items for college, transport costs, recreation grant, driving lessons, outings or holiday grant. Forfurther information regarding whom and how we can help, see www.familyfund.org.uk Grace Stuart – Family Fund Advisor

Family Led Information Point (FLIP) – www.eastlothian.gov.uk/flipFLIP is for parents and carers who have a child or relative or who think they have a child or relative withadditional support needs in East Lothian. The parents who attend the group agreed that the purpose of the groupis to:• Share information with parents about services for children and young people with additional support needs• Advise Council Departments and other agencies on how access to information for parents and carers could be

improved on• Identify gaps in information for parents and carers about additional support needs. For more information, please email children&families@eastlothian.gov.uk, phone 01620 827 755, visitwww.eastlothian.gov.uk/flip or find FLIP East Lothian on Facebook. Lisa Shine – Involvement Officer & FLIP parents / carers

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INFORMATION & ADVICE ZONEHaddington Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – www.haddingtoncab.co.ukA “charity for the community”, they can offer advice on wide range of issues and signpost you to numerousother organisations and people who can help.Wilma Archibald - Advice & Outreach Co-ordinator & Debby Armstrong - Finance for OlderPeople Project

Housing Service, East Lothian CouncilEast Lothian Council’s Housing Service is responsible for managing the Council’s housing stock. Information willbe available on how to apply for housing with East Lothian Council and about the range of housing providers,including housing associations.Gary Robinson & Simon Davie & Angela Gardiner / Debbie Berston & Claire Elvin & Anna Craine& James Coutts

LGBT - www.lgbtyouth.org.ukLGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s largest youth and community-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender(LGBT) organisation. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBT youth and LGBT communities inScotland.Nigel Chipps – Youth and Community Development Officer

Local Area Coordination (Capability Scotland) – www.capability-scotland.org.ukLocal Area Coordination is a way of helping disabled people (and their families) of any age or disability to livegood lives in their community. LAC offers advice, information and support on any topic and to link people withnatural supports and community resources.Carrie Poole & Sue Green – Local Area CoordinatorsMembers of the New Beginnings Club will share the table and will have information and membership formsfor the club which is open to all for fun, friendship, activities and adventure.

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) - www.lothiancil.org.uk LCiL has been working with disabled people for the last 20 years, to support them to take control of their livesand live independently in the community. As a user-led charity all our services respond to needs identified bydisabled people and offer a range of practical and emotional support to promote their equal participation in allaspects of society, including: information and support with all aspects of managing Direct Payments, a payrollservice for those employing personal assistants, training, counselling, and a disability information helpline andwebsite ('Grapevine').Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LothianCIL Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Lothian-Centre-for-Inclusive-Living/112959332102820William Neil – Independent Living Officer & Sunil Bhatnagar

Mindroom – www.mindroom.orgMindroom is a Scottish charity dedicated to creating awareness of learning difficulties.They also provide direct help and support for children and adults affected by learning difficulties.Lisa Ross

PASDA (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adults) – www.pasda.org.ukPASDA offers support to parents and carers of adults (over 16s) on the autistic spectrum who live in Edinburghand the Lothians.Karina Williams – Development Worker & Katie Goudie

Welfare Rights Team, East Lothian Council – www.eastlothian.gov.ukEast Lothian Council have a Welfare Rights team who offer free and confidential information and advice on rightsand benefits. They have regular drop-in surgeries all over East Lothian.Marion Connolly – Senior Welfare Rights Officer

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HAVING YOUR SAY ZONEBeen there, Done that!We’ve already left school. Come and speak to us about what we do now!Young people from East Lothian will be on-hand to tell you about what they’ve goneon to do after leaving school. There’ll also be a DVD for you to watch (made byUpward Mobility) showing more young people’s stories.

Common Ground Mediation -www.commongroundmediation.co.ukCommon Ground Mediation provides an independent Additional Support Needs(ASN) mediation service, working to resolve disagreements between families and EastLothian Council Education & Children’s Services and/or school. The aim is to find a mutually acceptable solutionand to ensure that everyone’s views are taken into account, including those of children and young people.Morag Steven – Director

East Lothian Community Care Forum - www.elccf.orgSome of the most vulnerable people in society are helped by community care services organised by the healthboards and local authorities. East Lothian Community Care Forum gives people a platform to voice their views,concerns and ideas on how best these services can be planned and delivered.Lesley Aitkenhead – Development Manager

Edinburgh Development Group (EDG) - www.edg-sco.orgEDG is a voluntary organisation which promotes community inclusion for people with learning difficulties andtheir families. We are experienced person centred planning facilitators and have led 2 Big Plan groups in EastLothian in recent years. Person centred planning can be an essential starting point for Self Directed Support andEDG can work outside Edinburgh if funded.Steve Coulson – Development Worker

Partners in Advocacy – www.partnersinadvocacy.org.uk Provide one-to-one and group advocacy to people labelled with a learning disability and living in East Lothianoffering support on rights, accessible information and having their opinion heard.Lorna Wynn – Collective / Group advocacy & Zofia Bukiel – 1-1 advocacy

Who Cares? Scotland - www.whocaresscotland.orgWho Cares? Scotland is an independent voluntary organisation, providing advocacy, support and information onChildren's Rights to: children and young people who are looked after away from home (Aged up to 25); childrenand young people who are on the Child Protection Register (Aged up to 16); children and young people or whohave Additional Support Needs under the Additional Support for Learning Act 2004. (Aged up to 18)Lorraine Moore - East Lothian Childrens Rights and Advocacy Worker

Young Scot & Scottish Youth Parliament - www.youngscot.org/local/east-lothianYoung Scot provides information and advice to young people aged 11-26yrs in Scotland. They also support accessto National Entitlement cards, discounts and rewards linked to the East Lothian NE cards.Meet your Scottish Youth Parliament representative at The Futures Fair – we’ll have a ‘surgery’ where you can getinformation or put forward issues for them to take forward on your behalf.Caroline Davis – Dialogue Youth Coordinator

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Adult Wellbeing – www.eastlothian.gov.uk Adult Wellbeing work with young people with additional needs. One of thedepartment’s roles is to help young people with additional support needs to plan forwhen they leave school. Teams are made up of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists,Community Care Workers. They complete social work assessments and can refer youngpeople to further sources of support. There is a separate Mental Health Team who canadvise on guardianship / intervention orders / the Adults with Incapacity Act. Come andspeak to the Adult Wellbeing team about: respite, day activities, support at home, socialgroups, self directed support, guardianship and much more… Claire Turnbull – Social Worker & Shirley Hopper – Mental Health Officer &Abbie Hodge – Occupational Therapist & Alison Anderson – Occupational Therapist

Caledonia Youth – www.caledoniayouth.orgProvide support to young people on issues such as sexual health and wellbeing, personal relationships andemotional issues; through a range of services including information, advice & education, clinics and counselling.Adult social care works alongside Caledonia Youth to provide group sessions for adults with support needs(further info from the Adult Social Care Stand)Jamie Wallace - Training and Education Coordinator

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.ukThe team provides a community based service for children and young people (0 – 18 years) and their familieswho are experiencing mental health difficulties. These can range from emotional or behavioural problems tosevere, complex or persistent mental health disorders.Tommy Blue

Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT)CLDT works with anyone aged over 16 years who has a learning disability and is resident in East Lothian. Theteam is made up of nursing staff (who also work with children with a learning disability and their parents), speechtherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, dietetics, psychiatry and physiotherapy. CLDT works closely with socialwork services. Sarah MacGill – Occupational Therapist & Heather Duff – Community Learning Disability Nurse

Disability Team - Children’s Wellbeing The team work with children and young people with disabilities until their 16th birthday providing social workassessments, support and access to services and resources. The team is made up of social workers and familysupport workers. Services which the team can support children and young people and their families to accessinclude befriending, share the care, residential respite and outreach, care at home and direct payments. Fiona Gemmell – Team Leader

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Aberlour Options Lothian (Bankfoot) -www.aberlour.org.uk/optionslothian.aspxAberlour Options Lothian (Bankfoot) is located in purpose-built bungalow inPrestonpans. We provide a range of short breaks and respite care for children andyoung people affected by learning and /or physical disability in East Lothian andMidlothian. Our Aims are to offer children and young people a positive experiencewhilst parents and cares have the opportunity to relax and undertake other tasks.Gosia Lewandowska – Active Service Manager

Calvert Trust Kielder - www.calvert-trust.org.ukCalvert Trust Kielder is an outdoor activity centre set in the heart of Kielder Water & Forest Park,Northumberland. We provide holidays and activities that are accessible to all ages and all abilities. Guests canchoose to stay with us on fully catered activity or respite care holidays or stay in one of the self-cateredScandinavian style lodges. We have a variety of water based and land based outdoor activities to take partincluding Sailing, canoeing, indoor climbing, archery and high ropes to name but a few.Zazel Baker - Business Development Co-ordinator

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (BBEL) & ‘Cycling Out’ In East Lothian (COEL)BBEL helps young people (16+) with disabilities and mental health issues to take part and learn from adventuresports and outdoor activities, both in East Lothian and further away. They also run residential weekends / weeks /expeditions to explore a variety of wilderness environments. ‘Cycling Out’ has regular cycling groups for youngpeople in East Lothian, with a fleet of standard bikes, adapted bikes and tandems. If you think you can’t get outcycling – think again! Try out our bikes at this year’s Futures Fair.Steven Nelson – Manager / Activities Coordinator

East Lothian Arts ServiceProvide a range of opportunities for young people to be involved in the creative arts both in and out of school.Weekly drama and dance classes are held after school and at weekends across East Lothian and are accessible toall young people aged 5-18. Sharon May – Community Arts Worker

ELjam – East Lothian Youth Music ForumSupports, develops and promotes music activities for children and young people (0-25) across the county. Amongthe priority target groups are 16-25s and socially excluded young people. All styles and genres of music arecovered.Represented by East Lothian Arts Service

enjoyleisure – www.enjoyleisure.com enjoyleisure manages a variety of sporting and leisure facilities across the county. From coached activities,swimming lessons, pay as you play sporting activities and leisure pursuits, enjoyleisure can assist you in becomingfit for now, fit for the future.Jennifer Jarvis – Marketing & Communications Officer & John Murphy – Senior Day Service Officer(Inclusion)

Lothian Disability Sports - www.lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk Lothian Disability Sports is a registered charity that promotes, co-ordinates and develops a range of sports &recreational opportunities for all ages & abilities in Lothian.Rob Woodhead – Basketball and Disability Sports Development Officer

New Beginnings Club – See under Local Area Coordination (Information & Advice Zone)

North Berwick Youth Café – www.northberwickyouthcafe.org.ukThe café provides a drop-in centre for young people to engage in various activities such as surfing the internet,pool, table tennis and using game consols, and also runs regular workshops and outings. It is staffed byexperienced youth workers and volunteers, who ensure it is a safe and friendly environment. The Youth Café aimsto give young people responsibility and the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives and theircommunities.Scott Walker - Project Manager

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Muirfield Riding Therapy – www.muirfieldrda.co.ukMuirfield Riding Therapy is a charity that has been providing riding sessions for people with all sorts of disabilitiesfor over 20 years. It is based in West Fenton and has a wonderful Indoor Arena with new facilities such as aPhysiotherapy Room and improved Viewing Gallery for riders, parents and carers, and use of an Outdoor Arena.Susan Law – Chair and Instructor

Redwoods Short Breaks See under Redwoods (Day Opportunities Zone)

Sparkle LeisureWe are a respite project for vulnerable groups or adults looking to go on holidays either in the United Kingdomor abroad.David McFayden – Project Worker

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FURTHER EDUCATION ZONEElmwood College – www.elmwood.ac.uk Elmwood provides a range of courses and is known as centre of excellence for golf-related studies, amongstother things. They have a unique autism base and they offer supported accommodation to people with arevulnerable and/or have additional needs.Kirsty Brown - Student Support Coordinator & Sharon Reekie - International Team and OfficeAdministrator

Edinburgh College - www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk Come and find out what courses Edinburgh College has for you! We’ll have representatives from the 3 differentcampuses who will be able to chat about options and support for students with additional support needs.

Edinburgh College: Granton Campus (previously Telford College)Wendy Robertson - Pathways Co-ordinator & Team Leader

Edinburgh College: Milton Road/Midlothian Campus (previously Jewel & Esk College) Pam Semby – Placement Support Coordinator

Edinburgh College: Sighthill Campus (previously Stevenson College) Janice Borthwick – Acting Senior Lecturer, Supported Education

Future Focus (at Donaldson’s) – www.donaldsons.org.ukFuture Focus is the only dedicated course in Scotland offering high level education and support to young peoplewho are deaf, or have communication difficulties, wishing to continue their education beyond school age. The programmes include access to Further Education, work experience and support into employment. Part and full-time day / residential education and care packages are available, for 16 – 24 yr olds.Jane Richards

Upward Mobility’s accredited courses See under Upward Mobility (Day Opportunities Zone)

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