Youth Board
We are the Youth Board and we’re a group of young wheelchair users, who are proud to each represent a different area of the UK
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Introducing the Youth Board
After discussions with our members, we’re changing the name of this group from “Kidz Board” to “Youth Board”, as this better reflects the group – who are all aged 16-25! The newly named Youth Board will continue with their change making work for young wheelchair users under 25 in the same way as before.
Who are the Youth Board?
We are the Youth Board, a group of young wheelchair users, proud to each represent a different area of the UK. We meet up several times a year, in person or online, our job is to make sure our voices, and young people from our areas, are at the heart of every decision Whizz Kidz makes.
What do the Youth Board do?
We are passionate about challenging perceptions and raising awareness of issues that affect young wheelchair users every day: such as our manifesto topics: Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employment and Travel.
To create meaningful change we believe there should be ‘’nothing about us without us’’. We consult with key businesses, industry leaders, charities, Ministers and the public to raise awareness, campaign, identify key areas of societal change and collaborate on projects.
We would love to hear from you! If you are a young wheelchair user and want to share more about your experiences and local area, you are a business wanting to collaborate and partner, or you simply want to learn more, please email us at: kidzboard@whizz-kidz.org.uk.
Recent Publications
The Youth Board Manifesto
The Youth Board Manifesto
PDF, 1.7mb
This is what we stand for. It shows we care about the world we want and the issues that mean the most to us. It expresses what we believe and the changes we want to see.
Beyond Fare: Snapshot
The A-Z of Going to University
The A-Z of Going to University
PDF, 3.8mb
Written for young wheelchair users by young wheelchair users
Meet the Youth Board
Ella
Chair of the Youth Board - East Midlands
‘’As a Board we work together to be the role models we wanted when we were younger, and to work towards a world in which young wheelchair users have the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to be an active part of society’’
Alice
London/South
Rebecca
London/South
Ruby
London/South
Caitlin
Yorkshire
Poppy
Yorkshire
Caitlyn
Scotland
Alex
Wales
Join the Youth Board
As a Board we work together to be the role models we wanted when we were younger, and to work towards a world in which young wheelchair users have the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to be an active part of society.
