01202 718266
www.diverseabilities.org.ukDiverse Abilities is a Dorset based charity and is here to support people living with disabilities throughout their whole life, plus their families.
Our Children’s Team provide a range of support services to children and young people no matter what physical or learning disability they have. We just want to ensure they have fun and can take full advantage of the opportunities we can provide.
The Diverse Abilities team understands the challenges that caring for a child with a disability can bring to the whole family and provides dedicated care and support to those with disabilities and the rest of the family – including parents, siblings and even grandparents.
Our aim is to support you and work together to support your extraordinary children to achieve extraordinary things.
What we can offer you:
- Overnight and day respite for ages 2-19
- Transitions day respite for young people and adults aged 18 – 25
- Weekly youth club for young people aged 13 – 18 years old
- Play sessions and activities during the school holidays and on weekends for children/young people living with a disability and their families
- Support in the home from birth to the age of 19
- Education for ages 2 – 19
Diverse Abilities is also here to support children into adulthood, and offers:
- A sociable activity day centre providing a place to have fun and a chance to visit local places
- Supported living providing 24/7 care in the home and in the community
- An advice team providing information on benefits, wills, lasting power of attorneys and more.
Categories: Care in your home, Childcare, Family Support Services, Clubs, Learning life skills, Primary & Secondary Education, Education, Nurseries and Preschool, Respite/Short Breaks, Holidays & Short Breaks, Home Life, Independent Living Resources, Out & About
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