Come As You Are
A grassroots community for families of autistic, neurodivergent, disabled and high-support-needs children — free, sensory-considerate spaces where no diagnosis is ever required.
Everyone welcome
All families and all abilities.
Sensory-considerate spaces
Calm, inclusive and judgment-free.
Community connection
Meet, share and feel less alone.
Support for families
Practical help and local resources.
Our Projects
Grassroots spaces built around what Bexhill families told us they needed — not the other way round.
Pop-Up Spaces
Sensory-considerate drop-ins across the local area — spaces are limited, so booking is now required.
Book via EEQU →
Community Choir
A relaxed, inclusive choir for the whole family — currently a pipeline project we’re building, not yet running sessions.
Follow its progress →
The Changemakers
Young people and parent carers shaping what CAYA does next — real influence, not tokenism.
Get involved →
The Access Alliance
A growing network of values-led practitioners, venues and organisations across Hastings & Rother, collaborating on access and inclusion — not a direct service.
See what it’s for →
DLWP Relaxed Mornings
Sensory-considerate access support at Relaxed Morning sessions during exhibitions at the De La Warr Pavilion, helping make each show accessible before the doors open to the public.
See our venues →
DLWP Summer Sunset Screenings — SEND Zone
An inclusive SEND zone at the De La Warr Pavilion’s summer sunset screenings, giving families a sensory-friendly space to enjoy outdoor cinema together.
See our venues →
Blueprint: Gather
A partnership between CAYA, the De La Warr Pavilion and The Pelham’s youth workers, opening up extra free, accessible drop-in sessions for young people aged 11–25 — starting September 2026.
More on our partnerships →
Come As You Are: To The Table
Parent Carer Wellbeing sessions — Rest & Recharge, Crafting for Calm, and Come As You Are to the Table — at The Pelham and other local venues, facilitated by volunteer parent carers.
See Parent Carer Wellbeing →
The CAYA Community Library
A mobile, sensory-accessible book library for neurodivergent, disabled and SEN children and families — travelling between our Pop-Up venues so every family can borrow something that speaks to them.
See our venues →
Community Theatre Trips
Inclusive theatre trips for CAYA families, in partnership with White Rock Theatre — recent outings have included Shrek the Musical.
Send us a message to join the WhatsApp channel →Come As You Are isn’t a slogan — it’s the whole point. You don’t need a diagnosis, an appointment, or a good day. Just come.— from the CAYA team
Three ways to start
Check the calendar
See what’s on near you this month — every session listed in one place, kept up to date.
Just turn up
No referral, no diagnosis, no forms to fill in first. Come as you are, quite literally.
Stay in the loop
Send us a message to join the WhatsApp channel so you never miss a Pop-Up Space or new opportunity.
Help us keep every session free
CAYA runs on grants, local fundraising and volunteer time. However you can help — a donation, an hour, a shared post — it makes a direct difference to a Bexhill family.