PCAN is holding an information event on Thursday 25th Jan for parents of young people aged 14-25.
Where: the Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield HD16PT
When: Thursday 25th January 9.30 to 12.30 pm
Who will be there?
Department for Work and Pensions (benefits information). Presentation and Q & A
Project Search: Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme for students between ages 18 -25 with a learning disability or autism more info
Real Employment: REAL aims to support adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism and/or additional needs into paid, sustainable employment. We match their interests and skills to a job they want More info:
Carers Count: Advice and information about a range of topics including their benefits advice service
And of course helpers from PCAN will be there to support. Unfortunately Kirklees College are no longer able to attend.
The agenda is below:
9.30am to 10am – Welcome and introductions
10am to 10.25 Presentations and question and answer sessions from Carers Count, Department of
Work and Pensions, REAL employment, Project SEARCH, and Kirklees Council
assistive technology
10.30 to 10.55 Presentations and question and answer sessions from Carers Count, Department of
Work and Pensions, REAL employment, Project SEARCH, and Kirklees council
assistive technology
11.00 to 12.30 pm Attendees are invited to meet the services
for a one to one discussion. Booked by
signing the appointment sheets available
