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Children and Young People's Activities

Special Interests Club

Tuesdays from 5 November

Quick summary

Price
Free
Audience type
Autistic adults (16-25)
Running time
5.30pm - 7pm
Venue
  • Arts Centre Washington

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Free pizza included at every session

If you cannot make it on the day, please get in touch so we can offer your place to someone else. Email beth.ross@sunderlandculture.org.uk

Event description

Join our special interest club – a friendly weekly session for autistic young people (aged 16-25) and their parents/carers.

Explore and celebrate special interests:

Gaming, music, fandom, animation, dungeons & dragons, photography, DJing, trains and transport, manga and much more!

The group is currently at capacity – if you would like to add your name to the waiting list, sign up now via the form below or contact beth.ross@sunderlandculture.org.uk

 

What is Autonomy?

The Special Interest Club is part of Sunderland Culture’s Autonomy project.

Autonomy is a new, creative programme for autistic individuals living in Sunderland. It has been set up to help autistic young people (16-25) to socially and creatively connect with other autistic young adults and their carers. We believe that autistic adults should have the freedom and ability to enjoy creative and cultural opportunities, whilst being respected as individuals with unique needs and preferences.

The Autonomy project is generously supported by the Association of Independent Museums (AIM) Connected Communities programme, which is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, through Arts Council England.

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