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Blog | 20 October 2020

The Autism Hub in York: surviving lockdown and anniversary celebrations

by Joe Smart

We were forced to temporarily shut the service earlier this year due to COVID-19 but rather than see this as an end to the support, the staff team saw it as a new beginning and developed online activities that our customer base could access.
- Community services
Blog | 14 October 2020

If you could see inside my head: Coronavirus pandemic stories from John, who has autism, and his family and carers

by Deborah Barnett

Discover what living through the pandemic has been like for John and those around him.
Blog | 03 August 2020

New Resources on person-centred active support and the importance of structure “Stay Inside: Be Inspired”

by Julie Beadle-Brown

Professor Julie Beadle-Brown explains the reasons behind the Active Support guide we recently made with the Tizard Centre.
Blog | 14 July 2020

How your donations helped keep Kevin connected during lockdown

by Darren Worthy

Your support has helped people with disabilities keep in touch with friends and family during lockdown. Find out how your donations helped Kevin following his move from Yorkshire to Newcastle.
- Housing
- Supported living
Blog | 30 June 2020

Keeping people connected to their loved ones

by Darren Worthy

Covid-19 and lockdown have made it harder than ever for people to keep in touch with their loved ones. Find out how your donations have helped.
- Housing
- Supported living
Blog | 26 June 2020

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

by Cedrik Kavanagh

The coronavirus pandemic has changed work for everyone. Find out what it’s been like for people with learning disabilities.
- Employment
Blog | 23 June 2020

Stories of shared lives

by Daniel Culverwell

Shared lives carers share their homes and lives with people with learning disabilities. Read their stories for Shared Lives Week 2020.
- Supported living
Blog | 18 June 2020

Disabled people more lonely and anxious than others before Coronavirus pandemic – and even more so during lockdown

by Anna Carter

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that disabled people have been more severely affected by lockdown and are suffering higher levels of anxiety and loneliness.
- Community services
Blog | 06 May 2020

A collective marathon to keep people connected

by Darren Worthy

To help people stay in touch with their loved ones, people we support in the south west are walking, running and skipping a marathon as a team. Find out how you can help!
- Community services
Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!
- Community services
- Employment

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The Autism Hub in York: surviving lockdown and anniversary celebrations

If you could see inside my head: Coronavirus pandemic stories from John, who has autism, and his family and carers

New Resources on person-centred active support and the importance of structure “Stay Inside: Be Inspired”

How your donations helped keep Kevin connected during lockdown

Keeping people connected to their loved ones

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

Stories of shared lives

Disabled people more lonely and anxious than others before Coronavirus pandemic – and even more so during lockdown

A collective marathon to keep people connected

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!