We had our first Primary Netball League fixtures at Clickimin on Saturday. Bell’s Brae had tough matches against Aith, Whiteness and Brae

Bell’s Brae had an unusual  friendly visitor to welcome pupils on the last day of Term.

Ability Shetland Flyer E-PAtS April 2022

Are you a family caregiver for a child who has a learning disability, global developmental delay, is Autistic or on the ASD Pathway, aged 0-5 years?

If so, you might be interested in attending

Early Positive Approaches to Support (E-PAtS)

 E-PAtS is an 8 session group that provides sensitive support and information for families in the early years. All groups are delivered by a trained family caregiver and professional and cover:

Accessing services and supports

Emotional wellbeing and resilience for caregivers

Supporting sleep for children

Supporting communication

Supporting skills development

Positive approaches to behaviours that challenge

In E-PAtS you are always the EXPERT on your child. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other families to build on ways to support yourselves, your child and family.  You will never be judged or told what to do.

Starting Monday 25th April 2022 – 10am-12.30pm

If you would like to find out more about how you can take part please contact AbilityShetland to request further information: abilityshetland@shetland.org

Shetland Parasport Festival – Welcome Pack

Shetland Parasport Festival – Welcome Pack

In partnership with Scottish Disability Sport, I am delighted to announce that Shetland will be holding our first Parasport Festival in Shetland on Saturday the 26^th of March at Clickimin from 10am-3pm.

Parasport Festivals are held across the country and aim at providing children and young people with a physical, visual or hearing impairments with the opportunity to try a range of new and exciting sports. It will be delivered by some of the best clubs and coaches available in Scotland. The sports on offer include; athletics, badminton, boccia, kayaking, rugby, swimming and much more.

The event is aimed at children and young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years old.

There will be no charge to the event.

https://www.scottishdisabilitysport.com/details-for-inaugural-orkney-and-shetland-parasport-festivals-2022/