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How We Can Help
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We know that caring for a disabled child can be very challenging. We can help. The products we source and supply help make life a bit easier for a parent, and more fulfilling for their child.

We specialise in finding those unusual items, including many specially designed for disabled children with specific needs. Our products are simple solutions to complex problems, and if we don't stock a product ourselves, we can point you in the direction of someone who does.

Our vision

We want a society where parents of disabled children have access to affordable, good quality products which:
  •  Help improve the life of their child
  •  Help make their own lives a little easier

Click to view our full mission and vision statement 

Our products include:

•  Raincovers for wheelchair users giving top to toe rain protection
•  Sleepsuits which make it difficult for children to take their clothes off
•  Backpacks with reins which are useful for children who don't like holding hands
•  Age-appropriate bibs and neckerchiefs for children of all ages
•  Absorbent pants
•  Waterproof sheet and mattress protectors
•  Cutlery and crockery which help disabled children eat and drink independently
•  Elastic laces which turn lace up shoes into slip ons

What does Fledglings do?

        

We listen to the needs of families of disabled children and source and sell products that meet their child's specific needs. All our products are carefully tested, and we are constantly on the look-out for new products that might improve the lives of disabled children and their families.

All of our products are available by mail order. To request a copy of our product brochure, just phone or email us giving your name and address and we will send you one. You then choose the product you want, order and pay for it, and we send it to you. Or, if you are not sure what product you might need, our experienced staff can help guide you in the right direction.

Fledglings is a charity, so our products are priced to try to make make them affordable to anyone who needs them. Many of them are subsidised, or sold at cost price, and any surplus that Fledglings makes is ploughed back into the charity, helping us to help more disabled children and their families.

 

"We have ordered items from you that we cannot source elsewhere... The thing that makes your service stand out from any other is that you understand the needs of our families and that you are willing to go the extra mile to source items and remedy individual needs which no other company can do! Thankyou for all your help"
  
- Buntingford Opportunity Class

 

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"This is my son at his Superstar Sweet 16th birthday party in October last year. Andrew wears special protective "feeders" and Fledglings have supplied these in various colours over the years. Andrew had a special red and silver theme for his party, and we ordered red ones to match. As you can see he looks fantastic and we all had a great time!"


Finding Solutions - Changing Lives

Fledglings is a registered charity no. 1112618
Fledglings Family Services is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no. 4592971
email: enquiries@fledglings.org.uk, telephone: 0845-458-1124, FAX: 0845-280-1530
Fledglings, Wenden Court, Station Approach, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden CB11 4LB.
report problems to webmaster@fledglings.org.uk
Copyright, Fledglings 2011





Affordable products for disabled children, their carers & families

Typical special needs issues:

Autism Cerebral Palsy Dyspraxia Down’s Syndrome Fragile X Angelman Syndrome visual and hearing impairments

Product portfolio:

Neckerchief Bibs Popper Vests Sensory Toys Chewing Aids
Houdini Suits Absorbent Pants Waterproof Mattresses Safety Equipment
Incontinence Swimwear Outdoor Clothing and much more
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