CEDA

04/09/2026

Back to School Tip #2 - Creating Predictability in the Unknown

When there’s lots of uncertainty, knowing what’s coming next can help things feel a little more manageable.

❤️ DO use visual planners, reminders or simple conversations about what the day might look like. Knowing what to expect can help children and young people feel more organised and in control.

❌ TRY TO AVOID making planners or routines something they *have* to use. When a child is already feeling anxious or overwhelmed, even something designed to help can start to feel like another demand.

Instead, keep things flexible and involve them in deciding what might be useful.

A planner on the fridge, a quick chat the night before, pictures, a checklist, or no planner at all – different things work for different people.

The aim isn't to create the perfect routine. It's to make the unknown feel a little less unknown. ❤️💙

03/09/2026

Back to school - Happy Bubbly or Dizzy Fizzy?!

The return to school can bring all sorts of feelings – excitement, nerves, worry, relief… and sometimes all of them at once! Our Calmer Lives team are here with some tips to help!

Calmer Lives Back to School Tip #1: Listen to the wobbles.

❤️ DO Validate your child’s wobbly feelings and bring comfort to them by being available to listen and reassure them that this is normal and understandable to feel these uncomfortable feelings.

❌ TRY TO AVOID jumping straight to “don't worry” or “you'll be fine”. We might say it with the best intentions, but sometimes children just need to know that we've heard and understood how they're feeling.

Sometimes being there and listening is more helpful than trying to make the worry disappear.

Tip #2 coming tomorrow!

02/09/2026

🎉 Nominate CEDA for the chance to win £1,000! 🎉

It only takes a minute to nominate us in the Movement for Good draw, and your nomination could help CEDA win £1,000 to support our work with disabled people across Devon.

👉 Nominate us here: https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000

IMPORTANT: We’re not listed as ‘CEDA’, so when searching for us please use either:

🔹 Community Equality Disability Action
OR
🔹 Charity number: 1096528

Every nomination gives us another chance, so we’d love as many of you as possible to get involved.

Thank you and fingers crossed! 🤞❤️💙

01/09/2026

⭐ Community Champion Spotlight: Nathan Adams ⭐

We're sending a massive thank you to Nathan Adams, Programme Coordinator for Exeter Leisure at St Sidwell's Point.

What started as a short collaboration earlier in the year has now grown into a fantastic weekly activity that the people we support genuinely look forward to.

Nathan and his team have created a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can enjoy being active at their own pace. They bring energy, enthusiasm and understanding to every session, helping to break down some of the barriers disabled people can face when accessing fitness and leisure facilities.

One of our regular attendees, Ollie, says his favourite thing about the sessions is being able to exercise alongside non-disabled gym users, something that perfectly reflects CEDA's vision of creating stronger, more inclusive communities.

🎬 Take a look at the video below to hear Nathan explain why this work is so important. We couldn't agree more.

And don't worry, despite what you might hear in the video, the flying exercise balls are perfectly under control! 😊

29/08/2026

Here's part 2 of the bumper Community Roundup!

27/08/2026

The Access All Aerials crew are hosting their second Inclusive Social Evening soon.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic evening at Whipton Social Club on Friday 25th September 7pm-10pm!

🎶 Rock The Crowd DJ
🍹 Licensed bar
♿ Accessible venue
🚗 Parking
🎟️ Tickets £5 — one carer FREE with each paid ticket
❤️ Please book your tickets in advance!

Advance booking is really important as it helps us know how many people to expect and plan the evening properly. Your ticket also helps support CEDA and Access All Aerials and the work we do.
Come along for a relaxed, inclusive evening of music, dancing, friendship and fun.
Everyone welcome — just grab your tickets and come and join us!

A fun, friendly inclusive social evening with music, dancing, drinks and great company — come along, meet new people and enjoy the night!

25/08/2026

There are soooooooo many great photos from Community Services lately, the Roundup will be in two parts!

Part two coming Saturday!

22/08/2026

It's Youth Roundup time! Enjoy these pics from the last couple of weeks

21/08/2026

📢 Our latest CEDA newsletter is here!

Catch up on what we've been up to over the last few months, including our Great West Run success, Clare's Day, updates from across our services and plenty more.

Read the August newsletter here 👇

cedaonline.org.uk/newsletter

Happy reading! ❤️💙

19/08/2026

Some more from the fabulous Inflatable 5k over the weekend!

It was another hot one, but everyone made it round, although 8 year-old Jackson was so speedy that his mum had to cheat and miss out part of the course just to catch up with him! 😂

A huge well done to our fantastic team for taking on the challenge and raising over £600 for CEDA.

It was an absolute blast and you were all superstars! ❤️💙