How can we support you?
Supporting Parents and Carers
Diverse Abilities Plus now provides people-centred support and services for children and adults who have physical and/or learning disabilities, many of which are profound or complex.
Professional advice and supportPractical options to help meet them meet inevitable challengesAn ethos of dedicated care and commitment |
Respected as an individualEncouraged and guided to acquire new skillsHelped to enjoy a broad canvas of experience |
More independence |
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Person-centred approaches for young and oldSupport them in their educational attainment skillsLife experiencesAbove all, degrees of independenceProgrammes tailored to individual needs |
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Long Term Support & SuccessOur heritage means that we are still helping people in the latter years of their lives, with our Supported Living service in their own home. These are people who we first met as youngsters at our specialist school, Langside.Words that spring to mind in those and their families who use all of our support and services include: |
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CARE |
HARD WORK |
RESPECT |
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DIGNITY |
ACHIEVEMENT |
EMPOWERMENT |
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FUN |
FREEDOM |
OPPORTUNITY |
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We recognise that parents, families and carers face many challenges. Over the years we have found effective ways of supporting families, both in terms of practical help and emotional support. We adopt an holistic approach and recognise that the fundamentals of any successful programme have to be based on good and open communication between everybody involved.
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Parent Support Groups offer the opportunity to air and share problems and challenges whilst each service has qualified staff who can give appropriate professional advice.
Experienced and Committed
Diverse Abilities Plus has grown into an integrated, professional and committed charity that is recognised by 11 local authorities in Dorset and beyond, local education authorities and primary care trusts.
The extensive expertise within Diverse Abilities Plus comes together today as a cohesive range of services that is available at every stage of a person's life from aged 2 to adulthood.
For Children and Young PeopleA dedicated specialist day school for children, with high level teaching and nursing support A wide range of short term breaks – from fully equipped residential and/or domiciliary support to fun holiday and community activities |
For AdultsIndividual supported living as tenants in homes fully equipped to address individual requirements Day activities with support and personal care |
For more information please contact us or download a brochure.