OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Our aim is to:
Inspire, empower, share information, and build a network in providing ongoing support pertaining to the wellbeing and lifestyle of parents & carers with children or adults on the Autistic Spectrum.
Provide information and support for siblings and peers.
Provide information and support for grandparents and mature carers.
Support girls/young women on the Spectrum who are under-represented and disadvantaged.
Pre-natal, autistic mothers, and post-natal support workshop.
Provide support for fathers and single fathers to share similar experiences together with male workers.
Raise awareness within the Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities to break down cultural barriers and prejudices.
Provide a support service within the school setting. We outreach the hard-to-reach parents/carers who may be in denial and/or lacking understanding of the condition.
Increase awareness within our local community for more personal involvement, understanding, and more cultural, educational, and social activities, to create a better community and a better place for those living with Autism and other related hidden conditions.
Get businesses involved by bringing awareness, acceptance, and Autism training within their organisations.
Provide information, resources, and tailor-made packages for Faith Groups and Establishments.
Work in partnership with individuals and organisations that deal with Youth Services within the Criminal Justice System.
Family
Providing support, advice, and information to the entire family
Autistic people
Where to find the relevant support for actually autistic people
Girls/Young women
Hosting online and face to face support with autistic speakers and specialists
Autistic Mothers
Useful information, especially for autistic mothers and teen mums
Fathers/single fathers & Male Carers
Support groups of fathers and male carers
Grandparents/Mature Carers
Useful information, especially for grandparents caring for autistic children.
Black community
Signposting services in regard to mental health, Stop & Search, domestic abuse, and social media
Education/ Training
Signposting services in regard to mental health, Stop & Search, domestic abuse, and social media
Professionals
Autism workshops for professionals working with autistic people and their families
Local Community Services
NHS, Clinical, Commissioning Group, Healthwatch, Social Prescribing
Businesses
Working in collaboration with our partners.
Criminal Justice System
Be aware of the red flags that can affect the well-being of your autistic child.
If you are looking to make a difference, please contact us.
Programs
WHAT PEOPLE SAY?
I have known Venessa for over a decade. Her sterling and dedicated work have come into its own as the years have gone by. She is a trailblazer in educating, sharing, and empowering the masses valuable information on the cultural, racial representation within autism spanning all contexts. She is a passionate and dedicated woman with a strong moral and ethical ethos, she is personable, kind, forward-thinking, and direct, and this filters into her work. I highly recommend Venessa and A2ndvoice as the place to go for education on the broader and much-needed cultural aspects of autism.
Through the APPGA Advisory Group, I’ve also had the chance to work with the amazing @BobbVenessa, who is a brilliant ally and champion of autistic people and does a fantastic job chairing the @lambethNAS branch and running @a2ndvoice.
Aji Lewis (#SeniLaw) highly recommended @bobbvenessa with regards to The Restrictive Interventions and Safeguard Children (RRISC) group work, and I really hope we get to meet her.
It’s always a pleasure to be part of the team with A2nd Voice – their events are stimulating, fun, and always well-attended! – Suzy Rowland, Author, Autism & ADHD Specialist, PCBT