February 2012 Newsletter
About CANadda
We are an adult support group based in Lincoln who support adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
CANadda holds a support meeting once a month focusing on topics that are relevant to our members. We are a friendly group and newcomers are warmly welcomed. We try to give as much information as possible but also make it fun. Occasionally we have outside professional/guest speakers giving talks at our meetings.
Our resources available to our members are:
- Information to help with employment and further education.
- A find a friend folder to help our members make new friends.
- A lending library of books and information.
- Games, which are available at our meetings.
We organise events that give our members the opportunity to socialise, relax and enjoy themselves.
Our membership is free and we produce a free monthly newsletter.
Our Aims
To provide advice, support and information to adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
To increase public awareness regarding problems and circumstances of adults who have these conditions.
To futher mutual help, co-operation and friendship between: adults who have these conditions, carers, helpers and those otherwise entrusted with their care.
To provide leisure and recreational activities for adults who have these conditions.
To make appropriate representations to the relevant statutory bodies and other organisations on behalf of adults who have these conditions, their families and their carers.
Our Core Values
Our group believes that people affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
- Have the right to be treated with respect and should have equal opportunities in their daily lives.
- Should be entitled to express individual choice and influence the services they receive.