Acceler8
Services and organisations that have the Local Offer flash have filled out inclusion information, meaning that they meet the needs of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Acceler8 is a project ran by Active8 that aims to empower and motivate young people with physical disabilities in Cornwall to become autonomous individuals by developing their skills, confidence, support structures and aspirations. This is achieved by running fun, sociable, challenging and advocacy based activities facilitated by skilled youth workers.
Acceler8 supports young people 14-18 years old. Members meet for residential weekends once a month for a two year project and undertake a multi activity program which has included adventurous activities, creative projects, going to the cinema, bowling and other leisure activities, trips further afield including trips to London.
All our projects are fully funded and we provide accessible transport so there are no costs to our members or their families. Our aim is minimise barriers to participation.
We are always open to referrals from young people, families, professionals and anyone else. If you would like further information or join please get in touch.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- John Sweeting
- Contact position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 07800876421
- manager@active8online.org
- Website
- https://active8online.org/
- Acceler8's facebook page
- Acceler8's twitter page
- Parent organisation
Where to go
- Name
- Active8
- Address
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B108 Beacon Place
Roche
St Austell
Cornwall - Postcode
- PL26 8LG
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 0.00 Per Child - Details
- Acceler8 is joint funded by Children in Need and other local bursaries and grants. There is no cost for the proejct to families but the group tend to fundraise during their time with us.
- Do you offer a free or reduced rate to carers?
- No
Availability
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral details
Inclusion details
- How we make our service inclusive
All our members have some form of disability so we ensure all our transport, venues and activities are accessible to cater for our members. Active8 has been running for 30 years and has built a great knowledge in this area.
- Staff SEND experience
All our staff have appropriate qualifications and experience to run activities for our members. In our Acceler8 project we also employ a care agency to provide any support needs the members may have.
- Support at key transition points
Along side the activities for our members we also provide 121 support for members and run parent forums to support the individual needs of our members.
- Resolving disagreements, mediation and making complaints
Active8 has very thorough policies and procedures including complaints and safeguarding.
Last updated: 06/10/2023