EQUIVALENTUK.ORG
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDER
We have been funded by the National Lottery Community fund.
Thank you for helping us to make change within our local community.
EQUIVALENTUK.ORG AT A GLANCE
Welcome to our special space.
E=quivalent, where we can celebrate that we are all different and the same.
We are a Voluntary organization, aiming to support families and children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability).
Being a parent and carer to someone awesomely autistic, means I know first hand how difficult it can be to find time to look for information and resources, especially with all of the fun of being a parent taking up all of the hours in a day.
I firmly feel, that every child deserves a chance to be the best they can be and in their own unique way, so I decided to start E=quivalent in 2021.
We aim to offer spaces and activities for social opportunities, advocacy, educational resources, advice and programmes, supporting the wellbeing of the entire family.
Now I have the opportunity to share the tools and resources gathered by myself and other parents along the years. But I'd also love to learn more from you superhero's who just keep going with so much love and maybe, sometimes, lots of coffee. Please take what you need and feel free to share in our special space.
Always remember, you are E=quivalent too.
Best of luck on your special journey.
Charlene X
WHAT WE DO
Making A Difference
RELAXED SOCIAL
&
LEISURE EXPERIENCES
Reduce social anxiety and have fun
It can sometimes, be difficult for children with additional needs to access social/public spaces. So we created our own special world of fun.
Our relaxed socially inclusive events, allow the entire family to join in the fun!
Including cinema days with soft chairs, sensory aids to reduce stress during the movie, and plenty of space for wheelchairs and movement breaks.
Popcorn and snacks are available to enhance the cinema experience, but also creating an opportunity for an interaction too.
And it's just good old fashioned fun.
FAMILY SUPPORT
WORKSHOPS & COFFEE MORNINGS
Improved understanding and awareness
You've heard it before "You must put on your own oxygen mask first".
This best describes what we aim to achieve through our work.
We want to support parents to meet their own needs too. We believe, by building resilience and acquiring skills that help to better manage our emotions when things may become difficult, we can achieve this.
Additional information is always available if you would like to learn more about understanding your child's needs and we may refer or signpost you to you to local services that can support this.
Our regular coffee mornings are always informative yet fun. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a lovey cuppa and a good chat.
SIGN POSTING AND INFORMATION
Help navigating families to support
Multiple services available to families on an individual needs, based approach.
We have access to professional advice relating to a number of different areas. There are also, highly requested, documents relating to schools within the borough supporting pupils with SEND and information about the process of getting an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) for your child.
Support through this service, is tailored to fit you, because we know very well, that 'a one size fits all' approach doesn't always work.
So please feel free to contact us, even if it's just to say hi.
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED INFORMATION
THIS SECTION IS GETTING A REFRESH
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE STRUGGLING
There are multiple organisations able to help depending on your situation. If you are struggling with your mental health, feel suicidal or just need to talk, call the Samaritans 116 123 or call 999 for an ambulance. Yes it's OK to call an ambulance if you're feeling this like this, help is just a call away.
SEND COMMUNITY CARE & SUPPORT
LOCAL CHILDCARE
Leaving our children in the care of others can be such a huge step for a parent/carer. Whilst we understand that self-care is important, we must feel confident that our child's needs will be met in our absence.
We have compiled a list of children's carers, offered by a range of agencies.
*Please remember, always perform additional checks before agreeing any care arrangements with any agency or individuals.
"Look at a man the way he is and he only becomes worse, but look at him as if he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should be"
LET'S TALK ABOUT AUTISM
Hi there, in this section we have information, specific to raising a child or young person with ASD or what we prefer to call ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).
This can be helpful for anyone hoping to learn a little more about how Autism affects our children's experience of the world.
there is also advice given by parents, relating to what strategies worked well for their children. Sometimes they may not always work for your child, as they are unique and developing at their own rate, but it can handy to have strategies in your tool kit, for when your child is ready to try them out . X
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Upcoming Events
Fri, 22 DecLondon22 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 21:00London, 385 High Rd, London NW10 2JR, UKJoin us for a S.E.N.D.SATIONAL night of talent and fun for all the family! Raffles, giveaways and a chance to compete for a £5000 prize!
Thu, 26 OctLexi Cinema26 Oct 2023, 15:45Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UKE=quivalent invites you to another half-term family fun visit to the Lexi cinema. Tickets offered are restricted 1 child - 1 carer per booking. To be considerate of other families, we ask that you do not leave single seats between your selections. Let's have a mighty good time!
Multiple DatesSat, 26 AugWembley Park26 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8- Multiple DatesSat, 19 AugWembley Park19 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
- Multiple DatesSat, 12 AugWembley Park12 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
Mon, 07 AugLondon07 Aug 2023, 14:30 – 16:00London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UKJoin us at the Lexi cinema located in Kensal Rise, for a relaxed screening of the animation Elemental. A great way to meet up with friends during the holidays! Our seats are at the back between B7 to F12, so please choose somewhere comfortable within these aisles.- Multiple DatesSat, 05 AugWembley Park05 Aug 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
- Multiple DatesSat, 29 JulWembley Park29 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
- Multiple DatesSat, 22 JulWembley Park22 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
- Multiple DatesSat, 15 JulWembley Park15 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
- Multiple DatesSat, 08 JulWembley Park08 Jul 2023, 11:00 – 13:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local in partnership with E=quivalent presents our Saturday stay N play sessions for children with additional needs (Siblings also welcome) Click the link to sign up your child today! https://forms.gle/EHujg29qz6aWkRAU8
Fri, 07 JulWembley07 Jul 2023, 11:00Wembley, 56 The Dene, Wembley HA9 7QS, UKMats at the ready, lets get vibrational. Join us in enjoying the tranquillity of healing sounds and mediation in the beautiful outdoors near you.
Multiple DatesThu, 29 JunWembley Park29 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 12:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local and E=quivalent partnership offering support to families caring for children with additional needs through our monthly coffee mornings, touching on a different topic each month.
Fri, 09 JunWembley09 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 16 Jun 2023, 10:00Wembley, 174 Vivian Ave, Wembley HA9 6RP, UKJoin us as we walk and talk as a group, leading us to beautiful locations around Brent. Free refreshments available at the end of each walk.- Multiple DatesThu, 25 MayWembley Park25 May 2023, 10:00 – 12:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local and E=quivalent partnership offering support to families caring for children with additional needs through our monthly coffee mornings, touching on a different topic each month.
Fri, 19 MayLondon19 May 2023, 11:00London, London NW10 3SH, UKFun, fun, fun! lets get together in the park and have a good old fashioned game of BINGOOOO, whilst we enjoy the beauty of our local park
Multiple DatesThu, 27 AprWembley Park27 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 12:00Wembley Park, 113 Chalkhill Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9FX, UKWembley Central Big Local and E=quivalent partnership offering support to families caring for children with additional needs through our monthly coffee mornings, touching on a different topic each month.
Thu, 16 FebLondon16 Feb 2023, 15:00London, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU, UKRelaxed screening of Epic Tales a new 2023 movie for all the family to enjoy. 1 carer and up to 2 children per booking
Oh the fun we had ! 2023
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