Diverse Abilities Plus

We are the only local charity that endeavours to be a ‘lifetime partner’ providing support from childhood to adulthood and empowering all the people we support to lead happy, secure, independent lives.
We believe in the unique dignity of each person and their right whenever possible to make their own choices about their life and work situation and the activities in which they engage. Our purpose is to provide, adapt and develop our services to meet what our community needs to support people with either/both physical disability and learning difficulties.
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Diverse Abilities Plus offers a range of services to the people we support:
Children’s services:
• A dedicated specialist day school for children between the ages of 2-19 with profound disabilities, with high level teaching and nursing support
• A short-stay residential home providing short breaks for up to 4 children or young people with complex physical and/or learning difficulties, often with associated health issues
• A domiciliary service for children and young people offering flexible support with individual tailored programmes.
• A comprehensive holiday, after school and weekend activity programme for children and young people with disabilities between the ages of 8 – 18
• Support and signposting, school holiday activities, a Youth Club and a Parent Befriending Service for families with a child or children with disabilities
Adult services:
• A day service for adults with disabilities providing opportunities for socialising and trying new skills and experiences.
• Individual supported living with dedicated 24/7 support for adults in homes fully equipped to address individual requirements
Advice:
• An advocacy and advisory service, helping people with disabilities with benefit claims, advocacy and power of attorney.