The main aim of Special Voices is to raise awareness about the rights and needs of children/young people with additional needs and to ensure that they and their families are consulted and involved in any decisions made during planning or developing services for them. Special Voices has a main steering group of voluntary parents/carers who have taken on the role of gathering your collective views and presenting them to service planners and decision makers in order to ensure that services are needs-led.
If you are a parent/carer of a child or young person & live in Slough you can become involved in any way you choose
A Special Voices is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with local authorities, education, health and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and families
Special Voices is a group of parent/carers in Slough, who are all volunteers & carers themselves of additional needs/disabled children/young people & adults. They have taken on the role together to provide, information, support & guidance to other parent/carers at a time when they need it most
We are all volunteers working in partnership with voluntary and statutory organisations.
We raise awareness about the rights and needs of children/young people with additional needs.
Finding this group has been a true blessing for our family. My son, who has autism, has blossomed since joining the activities and support groups. The staff’s warmth and understanding create a safe space where he feels valued and accepted.
As a full-time carer for my nephew, I often felt isolated, but this charity has completely changed that. They offer incredible workshops and events tailored to the children's abilities, giving them a chance to grow and shine. The team truly understands the challenges we face and is always there with a listening ear and practical advice. It’s a lifeline for families like ours
Special Voices’ parents representatives are invited to sit on planning meetings to give your views
Special Voices attend forums to give you a chance to express your views and opinions
Special Voices hold coffee mornings giving you a chance to mornings giving you a chance to meet other parents.
Special Voices has publicity stands at various venues across Slough to raise awareness and to listen to your views.
Special Voices signpost families for support or for information
Special Voices members organise fun indoor and outdor events together.
Special Voices members organise fun indoor and outdor events together.
Through Special Voices you can ensure that yourviews and you child’s needs are recorded on the voluntary planning database which Slough is required to keep.