Access All Areas is back! WECIL’s annual celebration event, Access All Areas, is taking place on Thursday 19th October 2023 from 2pm to 5pm at the Trinity Centre in Bristol. Tickets are free, click here to book your place.
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We all often turn to TV, books, films and the media for entertainment, inspiration, learning and as a point of reference, particularly as a young person learning to navigate the world. But what if we then found we weren’t able to relate to these characters, and people like us weren’t represented accurately or authentically? This…
The school holidays can be a challenging time for families, with a new routine and different support system to term time. For Disabled children and young people, these changes can mean that their behaviour tends to change as well, and it can be difficult to balance childcare and other responsibilities. But, know that if you…
With the start of the new academic year about to commence, you may be looking for opportunities alongside your studies to learn new skills, gain experience and make new friends – volunteering is the perfect answer to this! Our volunteers play a central role in supporting Disabled people to live the life they choose. Our…
At WECIL, our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, they have an incredible impact on both our services and the Disabled people that we support. Our befriending service offers 1:1 support, where our brilliant Befrienders support socially isolated children, taking them out for activities to enjoy shared interests, whilst also giving parents…
With the summer holidays in full swing, making sure your child has a fun and enjoyable break is likely to be on your mind. For families, the summer is often an extremely busy time, with kids off school, parents still working and holidays and day trips to be organised. We understand that juggling responsibilities and…
Children being able to play, use their imagination and explore the world around them is a vital part of growing up. Disabled children should be given the same opportunities to play as non Disabled children, and we should be creating an inclusive society where all children can play together. This Playday, the national day for…
With Pride month in June it is important for everyone to feel safe, included and welcomed no matter your sexuality or identity. At The Listening Partnership, WECIL’s Disabled youth forum, we are here to celebrate everyone and help make sure that all Disabled young people are supported when it comes to exploring who they are…
This Volunteers Week we are thanking every single one of our volunteers who have helped to make WECIL’s services what they are today. Without each of you, we wouldn’t have been able to support the lives of so many Disabled people across the UK, and our volunteers remain such an important and central part of…
Whether your child has recently been diagnosed or is in the process of being diagnosed, it is totally normal for them to face struggles – whether that is at school, socialising or doing daily activities. There is still a stigma around Disabled children being naughty or disruptive, when in reality they have different needs and…
Do you want to help your local community but don’t know how? Interested in making a positive impact on a young person’s life? Want to spend your time in a fulfilling and fun way? Then become a Befriender for WECIL! As a volunteer for the Children and Young People’s department at the charity, you will…
