Accuro Out Loud

In this episode, Communications Officer Katie meets Paul and Sandra, the parents of 48 year old Andrew, who has Prader-Willi syndrome. Andrew has been attending Accuro's Adult Friendship Scheme in Uttlesford for over 10 years. Paul and Sandra discuss the importance of Accuro in Andrew's life.

To mark Safer Internet Day earlier this month, Fundraising Manager Sue Fishpool chats to Matthew Southgate, CTO and Founder of 39D IT Services based in North Weald about keeping safe online. He also answers some of our parents and carers' questions. A very eye-opening listen! If you're a local business in the Hertfordshire and Essex area, please visit https://39d.co.uk/ to find out how they may be able to help with your IT needs.

This month, Communications Officer Katie is joined by Trainer, Comedian and Writer, Mel Byron, along with Luisa, the Adult Projects Manager at Accuro, to have a catch up about confidence. They last spoke back in Summer 2023 and Mel is keen to find out if Katie and Luisa have put her tips into practice!

In our Christmas episode, we hear from Daisy, a new member at our Under 19s Youth Club in Saffron Walden. She talks about the impact Accuro has had on her in a short space of time. We hope you enjoy listening. If you would like to support more young people like Daisy find the Club they've been searching for at Accuro, you can donate to our #OpenDoorsToDisability Christmas Campaign via the link below... https://accuro.beaconforms.com/form/1f85b3ee Thank you from all of us at Accuro, Merry Christmas!

Our Communications Officer Katie met with Taproom Manager Meg down at the Redchurch Brewery in Harlow to talk about Accuro's ongoing relationship with the business. Meg shares her insight into working with us and the many benefits that come from working with a local charity — a great listen! If you are a local business and want to find out more about working with us, please email our Fundraising Manager, Sue Fishpool, at Sue@accuro.org.uk. Thanks for listening

Communications Officer Katie shares her thoughts about her visit to an end of Summer party on the Holiday Scheme.

This month we have a special guest host — Trainer, Comedian and Writer, Mel Byron. Mel sits down with Accuro staff Amy, Luisa and Katie to talk about their comfort zones and confidence with public speaking, and offers invaluable advice and tips on how to overcome this very real fear shared by so many.

On Saturday 24th June, our STRIDE members in Harlow graduated in a beautiful ceremony held at The Gibberd Garden. Members looked back at all the memories they have made over the last six months and spoke to staff about their highlights and what the programme is all about. Hear from some of the graduates, a parent of one of the members, and Senior Support Worker at STRIDE, Luisa. Congratulations STRIDE Class of 2023 from everyone at Accuro!

Communications officer Katie chats to Puri, Director of Exotic Explorers, an award-winning mobile zoo and animal education company based in Essex. Exotic Explorers have visited Accuro members twice on the holiday scheme and Puri fills us in on all the experiences they offer and how the sessions were received by members — it makes a very interesting listen!

In this episode, we are celebrating April and Autism Acceptance Month. Hear from Clare, a parent of Joe who attends our Cool Connections Club in Harlow. Listen to their experience of Autism as a family and Joe's time with Accuro.