STAND North Wales CIC

Stronger Together for Additional Needs and Disabilities

STAND North Wales was formed by Yvonne Brookes and Sarah McCulloch as a not for profit Community Interest Company and represents families with children, young people as well as adults with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Additional Needs and Disabilities in North Wales and is a parent and user led organisation.

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We offer many training courses to our parents and professionals that are signed up to us, funding dependant such as Makaton and Mindfullness.

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Reports, Policy and Practice

Here you will find findings of the impacts of research and studies completed by STAND North Wales CIC and the STAND for CHANGE parent led focus group, e.g. Impact of Employment against caring responsibilities.

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Helpful Information

Information on helpful websites, resources, specific conditions, apps for tablets and phones

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Sensory Lending Library

This sensory lending library has been established as a ‘try before you buy’ annual paid membership service for families that are signed up to STAND North Wales CIC thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Denbighshire County Council and Conwy Borough County Council.

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  • it means a-lot

    Thank you for being there – it means a-lot.

  • I feel safe

    Thank you for everything- it is a pleasure to be part of your Youth club. I feel safe when I am there and I know I can talk to you about anything. You have given me loads of confidence and I now feel ready to go to Social scene.

  • so invaluable

    The courses you have given us were so invaluable we felt ready to tackle anything afterwards. We only wish we have found you earlier.

  • empowered us

    Working together has empowered us to access the right support for our child and also realise we are not to blame for our child’s difficulties.

  • Love you guys

    Not to be judged is worth more than anything, children don’t come with a manual and you just help to make sense of everything in a supportive and safe way. Love you guys.

  • invaluable organisation

    We are so pleased to hear that you have set up this invaluable organisation – we have found your help and support a great comfort. We were so lonely and isolated. We cannot wait to start attending your groups.

  • honoured to be part of your journey

    You are both special people who really care about the families and young people, honoured to be part of your journey.

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