Question 1

How old do I have to be to join the forum?

Accepted Answer

16-25 years old.

Question 2

Do I have to have a disability to join?

Accepted Answer

The forum is for young people with special educational needs and disabilities but we are open to any young people who would like to get involved.

Question 3

Can I bring a friend or someone from my family with me?

Accepted Answer

Of course !

Question 4

What can Our Time help with?

Accepted Answer

Our Time helps make sure young people with additional needs have a voice and are heard. If you need help with another issue we can help you get in touch with other services.

Question 5

Can you help me in school?

Accepted Answer

No, but we know people who can. Please contact the Young People’s Advice Centre (YPAC): 020 7 364 4982

Question 6

I need some advice. Can Our Time help me?

Accepted Answer

We can try, and if not we can help you contact people who can. You can also write to our agony aunt Warren Carling.

Question 7

Would I have to make an appointment to speak to someone?

Accepted Answer

You can contact us by email. If you would like to speak to someone in person about something please call The Young People’s Advice Centre 020 7 364 4982

Question 8

When I speak to someone, is it going to be confidential?"

Accepted Answer

If you want to talk to someone about something confidential please contact the Young People’s Advice Centre: 020 7 364 4982. All letters to our agony aunt will also be confidential.

Question 9

Are there going to be other young people like me?

Accepted Answer