Cook As You Are – Easy Read giveaway
We’re big fans of Ruby Tandoh’s accessible cookbooks, so there was much excitement when Ruby’s latest, Cook As You Are, was announced. With the full title of Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks and Messy Kitchens, it’s a recipe book that gets that real life cooking can get messy, be a bit […]
Accessible Museums
One of the highlights of the recent KCIL Conference was the talk by Claire Madge from Autism in Museums. Claire has kindly shared the links from her talk with us. There are lots of ideas for things to do both online and in person – Banbury Museum and Gallery Virtual Tour “I grew up in the […]
KCIL goes to Kew Gardens
KCIL enjoyed a trip to Kew Gardens in the sun last week. Many thanks to Kew Gardens for the tickets and to Kaja for taking the lovely photos. KCIL is still planning more Kew Gardens trips this year; see here for more information.
KCIL joins the Kingston Community Lottery
KCIL is taking part in the Kingston Community Lottery! The first draw is Saturday 9 October. The tickets are £1 each, with 50% going to your chosen cause and 10% to other local causes in Kingston. Find out more by clicking here. We appreciate your support. Kingston Community Lottery is a great way to support […]
KCIL Conference 2021 photo gallery
Photos from KCIL’s 2021 Annual Conference on Wellbeing. With keynote speakers, Steve Brown and Samantha Renke, plus Claire Madge from Autisms in Museums, Kingston Adult Education and YMCA Inclusive Lives. KCIL’s CEO Jason Lamont and keynote speaker Steve Brown in front of the KCIL conference banner Steve Brown and Jason Lamont just before the conference […]
KCIL Conference – change of location!
KCIL Conference update! Same date, same time, but the conference will now be at Warren House, Kingston. For more information please see our Events page. KCIL members get in touch (if you haven’t already) to let us know you’re coming. To find out about KCIL membership, visit our membership page.
Culture in Quarantine
As part of the Culture in Quarantine series, now streaming on iPlayer, five of the films explore the experiences of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists during lockdown. From the hard-hitting experience of a young woman who has had her disability benefits cut to a Deaf man at a dinner dealing with people who don’t help […]
Disability Awareness Day
On Sunday, 1-3 pm, 5 September, Kingston town centre’s Market Square will be hosting an event to raise awareness of accessibility issues faced by disabled communities within the borough. Visit stalls from local disability groups, including Mencap, Kingston Centre for Independent Living, Kingston Association for the Blind. There will also be stalls for Kingston Council’s […]
KCIL Boat Trip ’21
KCIL members had a lot of fun onboard The Thames Discoverer with the River Thames Boat Project yesterday.
KCIL Annual Conference 2021
We are pleased to announce KCIL’s annual conference, with special guests Steve Brown and Samantha Renke. Wednesday 15 September 202111:00 am – 3:45 pmCrowne Plaza Hotel, SurbitonBuffet lunch provided Join us as we explore Wellbeing in 2021. To find out more please contact KCIL on [email protected] or ring 020 8546 9603 We look forward to […]
