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Friends Action North East is a grassroots community charity supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to make and keep positive friendships.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, self-motivated...
After the success of our Sunderland Innovation Project, Pathways, Moving On Tyne & Wear is thrilled to announce we’ll be rolling the project out across the whole of Tyne and Wear.
This Innovation Project set out to provide support tailored to people...
Highly reputable film company is keen to meet people for small speaking roles in a feature film shooting in Newcastle in Sept/Oct 2018. No previous experience necessary! Just interest in trying out, and enthusiasm. The characters are in one or two scenes...
Catching a wave is no easy task and just mastering of the art of balancing on a surf board was a huge step for 19-year-old Layla Cuthill.
"I am still getting there," she says. "I've managed to stand up, going on my knees at first, then getting on to my...
For most adults, having friends is key to happiness. The stronger a person’s friendships, the happier — and even healthier — that person is likely to be.
Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don...
Last year, in my late 40s, I was diagnosed with autism. I’ve always known I was different, and sought a formal diagnosis after the traits I’ve lived with for almost five decades became progressively more difficult to manage.
I’m certainly not the only...
Physical activity isn’t the only type of activity that’s good for you. Increasingly, we’re learning that being socially active throughout your life is just as important for your overall well-being.
From helping us to learn social cues and boosting our...
The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company's new Academy opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism
The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company are launching 3 new Academies at Theatre Royal, including a Youth Theatre Academy. Theatre Royal is the...
Be a photographers’ assistant for the day. Volunteer needed.
In July 2018, Inclusion North will be working with a professional photographer.
We will be taking photographs of the work we do to use on our website, in reports and in publicity.
We have an...
When people with autism go to the optician, many of them don’t look through rose tinted glasses about their experience.
Now Kelly Appleby is helping to change all that and has been trained to work with those living with the condition as she visits their...
Hidden Disabilities
Airports can be busy environments and we understand that for those families who are travelling with children with autism this can make going on holiday a stressful experience. We want to ensure that everybody’s journey through...