The Hive is closed

What's on this month at The Hive?

We are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however we are hoping to reopen in May 2021. We will update this space as soon as we have a definite date.

We are running online sessions throughout the week. If you would like to be involved please email us at office@thehiveavon.org.uk.

ABOUT THE SESSION

The Hive Booking Form

Booking Form.docx

Please email the completed booking form to office@thehiveavon.org.uk

COMING TO THE HIVE

AT THE HIVE

We support adults with disabilities and/or autism

across Bristol and South Gloucestershire

to become more independent and lead great lives.

What we do

Our Mission

We believe that all people with a learning disability and/or autism should be included, valued, and empowered to live great lives.

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Our Values

Valuing everyone's contribution, taking the next steps,

building friendships,

and having fun!

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The Hive is closed

What's on this month at The Hive?

We support adults with disabilities and/or autism

across Bristol and South Gloucestershire

to become more independent and lead great lives.

Our Mission

We believe that all people with a learning disability and/or autism should be included, valued, and empowered to live great lives.

Our Values

Valuing everyone's contribution, taking the next steps,

building friendships,

and having fun!

We work with people with a learning disability and/or autism, their families and carers.

We provide support and information on a range of issues such as healthcare, education, housing, leisure and benefits.

There are many ways we support our members.

To find more information about Impact Projects and the Drop-In,

click the links below.

Impact Projects

Drop-In

What is a learning disability?

A learning disability affects the way someone learns, communicates, or does everyday things.

It is not an illness that can be cured. It is not a mental illness. It is not dyslexia.

Some people with a mild learning disability do not need a lot of support. Other people may need support in a particular area, for example going shopping or getting dressed.

Some people with a learning disability also have a physical disability. They can need support 24 hours a day.

A learning disability does not stop someone from learning and achieving if they get they right support.

What is autism and Asperger's syndrome?

Both autism and Asperger's syndrome are part of a range of disorders that can cause communication and emotional difficulties.

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people and the world around them. Autism is not a learning disability, but people with autism often have a learning disability.

People with Asperger's syndrome can find it difficult to tell how other people are feeling by looking at the expression on their faces or listening to their tone of voice. They can find mixing with other people very hard.

More information about autism and Asperger's syndrome can be found on the National Autistic Society website, linked here.

Drop-In Hours

Office Hours