Testimonials

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Mobility 

 ‘Having Sophie's new chair completely transformed her life. At school she can join in and be independent. And at home she can come out with the rest of the family without having to be pushed‘ (Sophie's mum)

 ‘His new chair has enabled Darren to begin exploring his environment independently. He can now do things like going to the local shops alone, and doesn't need someone there all the time. It's done wonders for his confidence' (Darren's dad)

‘Action For Kids do a brilliant job. They are a unique charity, because they also carry on maintenance on chairs.' (Head of Occupational Therapy - Treloar College in Hampshire)

Work-Related Learning

Going to Action For Kids gives our students a real sense of being a part of everyday things and of achieving something outside of the school situation. I think most of all they enjoy the different atmosphere, meeting new people and being included. Action For Kids have given them an opportunity to be a part of work experience which was not there for these kids in the past'

(Margaret - teacher at Mapledown school for young people with disabilities)

‘Action For Kids is a brilliant organisation and our school has been taking part in their Work-Related Learning programme for many years now. At AFK, the rules are changed. The adults seek to develop a friendly interactive approach and make a real effort to be adult rather than teacher.

(Martin - teacher at Moselle Upper School for young people with learning difficulties)

Family Support

‘We as a family think that the services that Action For Kids provide are fantastic. There is always a friendly person at the end of the phone, and the equipment you provide offers so much in terms of opportunities and independence' (Family of a beneficiary)

‘I felt at ease immediately. Everyone is down to earth, helpful and friendly. The Family Support Services team have great empathy with the difficulties associated with disability'. (A young person with learning difficulties)

‘Their approach is terrific. They talk to me as if they have known me for years and understand exactly what we are going through' (The parent of a disabled young person)