National Autistic Society
Contact Name(s): Vicki Moss - Befriending Manager (Nottingham)
Castle Heights
72 Maid Marian Way
Nottingham
NG1 6BJ
Telephone: 0115 8473534
Email:
Fax: 0115 9112259
Website: http://www.autism.org.uk
Keywords
Autism, autistic, asperger, befriender, visitor.
Description
The National Autistic Society (NAS)is the UK’s leading charity for people with an autistic spectrum disorder. We champion the rights and interests of all people with Autism and their families.
Our aim: The aim of the NAS is to improve the lives of those with autism*, either directly, through the provision of services, or indirectly, by influencing awareness, understanding and legislation.
Our Vision: We want a world where autism is understood and people with autism* have the support they need to ensure that their rights are upheld and that they have the same opportunities as others in society.
Our Mission: We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism* and aim to provide individuals with autism* and their families with help, support and services that they can readily access, trust and rely upon and which make a positive difference to their lives.
The Society works to achieve this by:
Developing the provision of services, working with purchasers, statutory bodies, parents and people with autism* to develop sustainable solutions.
Raising professional, political and public awareness and understanding of the needs of people with autism*, their families and carers.
Providing information services and practical support for people with autism*, their families and carers, either directly, in partnership with others, or through facilitating and supporting the work of others.
Informing and driving the legislative programme, both at Westminster and the devolved institutions, to ensure that government thinking reflects the needs and interests of those with autism*.
Campaigning and providing information to legislators and funding bodies to ensure that the needs of people with autism* are understood and that adequate funding for services is provided.
Providing information and encouraging and supporting research into the causes and effective management of autism*.
Sharing best practice across the organisation to ensure that employees and volunteers have an in-depth understanding of services provided.
Raising funds, through fees, grants and sponsorship and voluntary donations at the national, regional and local levels.
* On this page the term ‘autism’ is used to cover the whole range of development disorders which include classic autism and Asperger syndrome
Volunteer opportunities:
Befriender, for a child/ adult with autism.
Befrienders spend a few hours a week with an adult or child with autism or Asperger syndrome and their family. Some befrienders spend time in the family home, whilest others go out and about.
Full training is provided. The only skills asked for are sensitivity to others, open-mindedness + a willingness to learn.
Definition of Organisation
Other
Disability. people with autistic spectrum disorders
Working in the Partnership Council area (Area 4)
We work city wide, regionally or nationally
This project is Notts wide.
We have a significant base or project in the area
Castle Heights is on Maid Marion Way