Sutton Independent Travel Training Workshop
Sutton’s independent travel training (ITT) provider – KCIL – is linking up with Advocacy for All’s Action Voices and Speak Up Sutton groups to hold a workshop about the benefits of travelling independently and the challenges faced by young people with SEND, in Sutton, in doing so. Independent travel training (ITT) for young people with SEND […]
Pride Month 2023
June marks Pride Month, a time where globally people come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and raise awareness of the issues that they face. Why, though, is KCIL, a disability charity posting about Pride? To quote a recent tweet from our fellow disability charity Scope: Human identities don’t neatly fit into boxes. Not everyone is […]
KCIL goes to the Fair
The sun’s out, and KCIL’s thoughts turn to getting out and meeting the community at our local summer fairs. Meet Team KCIL at the upcoming summer fairs: 29 May – The Rotary Fair, Twickenham1 June – Celebrate Chessington10 June – Ham Fair Find out more about KCIL’s work with local disabled people, and help us […]
KCIL Coronation Party
Much fun was had at our KCIL members Coronation Party today!
Sponsor KCIL CEO Jason at the Edinburgh Marathon
KCIL CEO Jason has been training for the Edinburgh Marathon on 28 May. Jason will be running for KCIL, with every £ raised going to our work with disabled people. Exactly how much preparation has Jason done, though? Let’s find out! Sponsor Jason https://kcil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KCIL-CEO-Jason-is-busy-training-for-his-fundraising-Edinburgh-Marathon.mp4 [ALT text] A video with a series of slides with no […]
New KCIL project!
With roots dating back to 1968, KCIL has a long history of supporting disabled people to live independently in the community. With over fifty years of experience working in the borough of Kingston upon Thames and later the borough of Richmond, we’re delighted to announce our new project. We have won a contract to support […]
Sponsor KCIL at the London Landmarks Half Marathon
KCIL runners Monty, Amelia and Jason are busy training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 2 April – First up – Monty (John). Husband to KCIL’s Kirsty, this is the second race Monty has run for KCIL. Monty My training isn’t going as well as expected, but it is going in the right direction, […]
KCIL Coronation Lunch
Come and mark the King’s coronation with KCIL with our celebratory lunch. Friday 5th May – 1 pm – central Kingston Book your place now by contacting the team on 020 8546 9603 or [email protected].
ULEZ expansion – support for disabled people
The Mayor of London has launched a new vehicle scrappage scheme to help disabled Londoners, people on low income, businesses and charities in preparation for the ULEZ expansion. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) helps to clean London’s air. Vehicles that don’t meet ULEZ emission standards that travel within the ULEZ pay a £12.50 daily […]
New PA training dates for January and February
Are you a personal assistant (PA), carer or support worker supporting a disabled person to live independently? Or are you interested in learning more about what skills can help you in this rewarding and flexible career? Are you a disabled person who employs PAs to help you live independently? Or are you thinking about employing […]
