What is World Autism Acceptance Week?
Autism acceptance day is on the 2nd of April. The theme for this year’s autism acceptance week is colour. Here our colleague, Nicola Martin, who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and Hyperacusis, looks at why this week is so important. World Autism Acceptance Week used to be known as World Autism Awareness Week. For […]
World Autism Acceptance Week 27th March – 2nd April
We are delighted to be supporting World Autism Acceptance Week. Organised by the National Autistic Society, this week aims to raise awareness of autism and how important it is to increase acceptance and create a society that works for autistic people. During this week, we will be looking at what being autistic means to our […]
I am A Hero, art exhibition
The Bucks Heroes project is about celebrating ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things; making them everyday heroes, who have contributed to the history of Bucks. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this project is working with the local community to showcase local heroes through exciting and unusual activities in the new Discover Bucks […]
Heart of Bucks grant helps support the Talkback Advice BureauÂ
TAB is designed for adults aged 25 and over who have learning disabilities or who are autistic. Our aim is to help them to find the right support and services in Buckinghamshire. Whether it’s financial advice, accessing medical services or navigating public transport, our team listens to the challenges people are facing and helps them find the […]
Tackling Loan Sharks
In 2022, a report found that just over 1 million people in England could be in debt to a loan shark or, as they are officially known, an illegal money lender. Many people don’t realise they have been forced down a pathway of spiralling debt until it is too late. They often feel embarrassed and […]
Accessible Workshop builds new duck house for Walton Pond
Read the full story below from Aylesbury Town Council. A group of creative young people have made a duck house for Walton Pond. The bespoke build was commissioned by Aylesbury Town Council and was made by a group of autistic young people at a workshop organised by Talkback UK. Talkback provides autism and learning disability […]
Creative Arts Group find local inspiration
The Creative Arts Group took a trip to the Wycombe Arts Centre recently for a wave of local art inspiration. Â Members enjoyed a guided tour led by the fantastic staff. They explored the creative spaces, and the vast range of artistic talent Wycombe has to offer. Our members chose their favourite piece of art […]
Independent Travel Training in action
Independent travel can open up a world of social, leisure and employment opportunities. Our training covers personal and road safety and how to plan a journey by bus or train. We also provide support on how to apply for a bus pass, develop skills to read a timetable, tell the time, calculate costs, practice money […]
Think Autism – Milton Keynes Strives Forward
The focus of this conference was on solutions and recommendations to pave the way for smoother access to services. CNWL want to continue to listen and learn from the experiences of autistic people and their parents. And, despite the harrowing tales we heard, the will to engage is very much alive, with plenty of reasons […]
Back to Nature Group goes bird spotting
As the winter months take hold food resources for the wildlife in Howe Park wood become scarcer and scarcer. With this in mind, Talkback members and students from MK College came together in January to search for birds as part of the RSPB Big Birdwatch and to create biodegradable citrus bird feeders for our hungry […]
Talkback at Cliveden
Since October 2021, Cliveden has been working in partnership with Talkback. We have been delighted to welcome four of their members since we began, with each individual volunteering weekly alongside our regular gardening volunteers and staff. They help with important gardening tasks in our historic, formal gardens. We have watched, with pride, each person grow […]
The Talkback Advice Bureau website is live!
Created by our Your Voice team, and funded by Red Kite Housing, the TAB website provides access to much needed advice and support, whilst being completely accessible. This means that autistic people and those with learning disabilities can access the website and the information for themselves. In partnership with Stay OK, TAB also links to […]
