Our Friends

Voice For Change

11/11/2019

Voice For Change is a group of parents/carers that are recognised by the Staffordshire Local Authority (L.A).

They are representative of local groups of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities.

They endeavour to work alongside the L.A., education, health and other service providers to ensure the services they plan, commission, deliver and monitor meet the needs of children and families.

Dig-iT has a representative on VFC.

Note that they are not a support group and do not respond to individual queries.

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Middleton Hall

5/2/2019

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Middleton Hall & Gardens is a little-known historic site located on the North Warwickshire border, between Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. The estate covers 42 acres which encompasses a historic manor house, an eighteenth-century Walled Garden and the oldest man-made lake in North Warwickshire.

Middleton Hall has worked with Dig-iT to make their museum more accessible to people.

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I Am Dyslexic

5/2/2019

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Film-maker Thom Davies made a documentary called "I Am Dyslexic" and Dig-iT was very proud to have not only been a sponsor of this project, but also to have been involved in putting Thom in touch with some of the people that feature in it.

The film is available to view here.

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Ultra-Vibrancy UV Puppet Show

5/2/2019

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Ultra-Vibrancy is a Tamworth based ultra-violet (UV) puppet show owned, run and performed by the very talented Andy Watson.

Andy has worked on various projects with Dig-iT.

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Support Staffordshire

5/2/2019

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Support Staffordshire empowers communities to be the best they can be.

It supports communities, individuals and organisations to work in collaboration to bring about positive change in their community by actively encouraging Social Action.

Dig-iT is a member of Support Staffordshire.

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SCVYS

5/2/2019

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Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) support new and existing groups and organisations to deliver activities and/or support to Children, Young People and Families.

Dig-iT is a member of SCVYS.

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In It Together Tamworth

5/2/2019

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In It Together is a not-for-profit support group based in Tamworth.

They support parents and carers of children with additional needs and meet regularly, having three drop-in's per month in Leyfields, Glascote and Mile Oak. Details of their drop-ins can be found on their website and Facebook page.

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Disability Co-operative Network

5/3/2017

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DCN was set up by a group of committed museum professionals who are working with academics, groups, specialists, curators and managers to share knowledge to break down barriers for disability in the cultural sector.

Their website is a forum for the museum sector and to connect with charities, groups and individuals outside the sector. The website will include case studies, specialist knowledge and information for both the public facing aspects of museum work and supporting disabled voluntary and paid staff.

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Dyslexia Adult Network

5/3/2017

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The Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN) was founded to increase awareness of the impact of dyslexia and related conditions on adults.

They are made up of representatives of the major dyslexia charities and of specialists, including adults with dyslexia.

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Dyslexia Assessment & Advice

2/3/2017

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Christine Howlett of Dyslexia Assessment & Advice has now retired from providing assessments. At Dig-iT we’d just like to say a big thank you to Christine for all the help, advice and support that she has provided us over the years. Indeed, Christine played a big part in the founding of Dig-iT and for that we are eternally grateful.

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Dyslexia Information Day

6/1/2014

Dyslexia Information Day was founded by Elizabeth Wilkinson, "The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant" and provides events to raise the awareness of dyslexia and other SpLD’s Information, support and advice to those who are dyslexic to help them make the most of their disability and parents & teachers or anyone who wants to know more!

Dyslexia Together

18/1/2013

A collective voice for local dyslexia groups and other interested people from around the country.

As they say:

"...Challenging discrimination. Changing perceptions. Providing a collective voice for all those living with, or affected by, Dyslexia and other SpLDs..."

Please pay them a visit.

Tamworth Library

15/12/2012

There are lots of reasons why Tamworth Library are our friends, including:-

provide an IT Buddies service for people who struggle with using a computer or other device
provide a Reading Buddies scheme for people who find literacy difficult
spent £500 on dyslexia friendly books.

Please go and pay them a visit.
Click here for contact details and opening hours.

Cornwall Dyslexia Association

6/12/2012

CDA aim to support the needs of dyslexic children and young people in
education and adults in the workplace. To achieve this they raise public and
professional awareness of dyslexia and campaign for appropriate provision
for dyslexics in local schools and colleges, and appropriate support in the
employment sector. They have a useful website where all the text can be read
out to you with lots of information about dyslexia. They are also keen to link
with other dyslexia associations around the country to share knowledge and
ideas.

Tamworth Dyspraxia Support Group

24/10/2012

Support group for adults and parents & carers of children with dyspraxia and developmental coordination disorders.

Meets on first Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Wilnecote High School, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth B77 5LF. Contact Keely Brammer on 01827 702511.

Alternatively, why not follow them on Twitter.

Community Together CIC

24/10/2012

Community Together CIC provide a wealth of community services from promoting healthy lifestyles, offering drop-in services such as job club & computer club, room hire, community activities and community cafes. Dig-iT would be lost without them.
See website.

Tamworth Amateur Boxing Club (Corner Post Gym)

23/10/2012

It’s more than Boxing. Over the last 18 years Tamworth Amateur Boxing Club has worked closely with the community to provide an outlet for young men and women where they can participate in a social and energetic sport. They work closely with schools in and around Tamworth; helping with social skills, confidence, fitness and discipline.

See their Facebook page.

Dyslexia Lincs

23/10/2012

Dyslexia Lincolnshire’s vision is for an inclusive society in which all people are valued and able to reach their full potential. Our mission is to build a network of support across all groups of people. We aim to do this through cooperative practice using open source assistive software and freely available information and communication technologies. See website.

DYSPLA

23/10/2012

The DYSPLA Festival is the first of its kind to challenge and celebrate the term ‘dyslexic’, proving that not only can we write, but that our dyslexia makes us better story practitioners!

Visit website

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