Organisations led by and organisations providing services and support to Disabled people, Deaf people and People with Learning Difficulties. For services for people with mental health issues, please see under Health, Mental Health services.
Supporting people affected by dementia by providing:
• Ongoing information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future....
Aurora Boveridge College is an independent specialist residential and day provision, offering a range of academic and vocational courses for young people aged 16-25 with communication difficulties...
Calvert Trust Exmoor is an accessible adventure centre enabling people of any age and ability to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable activity holidays.
The 5 star rated residential...
Countryside Mobility provides safe, enjoyable and easy access to the South West's countryside and visitor attractions for anyone who has difficulty walking. Our all terrain mobility scooters are...
Deaf Led Services is a Deaf-led advocacy, peer support and information service giving Deaf people with British Sign Language better access to services. Projects include Children of Deaf Adults...
Help and advice on adaptations to help people stay living in their own homes, including small works, and advice on stair lifts and adapting bathrooms, kitchens etc.
Devon County Council,County Hall,Topsham Road,Exeter,EX2 4QD
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0345 1551 007
https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/support-at-home/
Empowering people with physical and / or sensory disabilities and Deaf people (who use British Sign language as their preferred means of communicating) to have a voice in raising issues that affect...
Devon in Sight is a local charity providing practical help and advice to people affected by sight loss, to maximise their independence, wellbeing and choice.
Our Resource Centres offer...
We offer legally based and easily accessible impartial information and advice to support children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their...
Devon Link Up is a service user led charity for people with learning disabilities living in Devon.
Devon Link Up aims to give people access to an independent organisation where they can have a...
People with Learning Disabilities Speaking Up For Ourselves.
We are an organisation run and controlled by people with learning difficulties.
We work in Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge...
The provision of education, health and social care services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to age 25.
County Hall,Topsham Road,Exeter,EX2 4QD
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01392 383080
[email protected]
https://www.devon.gov.uk/education-and-families/send-local-offer/
https://twitter.com/devonsend
https://www.facebook.com/SENDLocalOfferDevon
Information about benefits and entitlements for Disabled people (https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/disability) and Carers...
- This Service ran from March 2019 - March 2020, and is no longer in operation, however the knowledge and skills acquired from this programme have been utilised across Devon to improve approach to...
View ServiceAdvocacy is helping people to say what they want, understand their rights and get the information and services they need. Haven advocacy can support people in any of these circumstances: have...
Provides essential services across Devon and Torbay for people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers.
For more information regarding services please phone or see...
- SERVICE POSSIBLY DISSOLVED -
Heritage Ability is a three-year project designed to support heritage sites to become more accessible. It is delivered by Living Options Devon and...
A user-led organisation which works to ensure that people with disabilities and Deaf people (for whom British SIgn Language is their first or preferred language) can live the life they chose. Runs...
Many Directions is a groups of adults with Learning Difficulties, set up in 2000. The idea is to give people the opportunity to meet up, have fun, develop social confidence, rehearsal for life...
- NO LONGER IN SERVICE -
We are a local charity providing an activity club and support to young people between the ages of 11-25 whilst offering respite to families and carers. Our...
A talking newspaper for visually impaired people. Do you, or someone you know, have difficulty reading the newspaper? The Mid Devon Messenger can help keep you up to date.
Totally...
Providing a door to door service with a 15 seated fully accessible minibus. Shopping and trips out. The scheme is aimed at any age group who would struggle to use the ordinary public bus service for...
NDTDAF is administered by Devon Access to Services Project. It aims to provide people with disabilities in North Devon and Torridge with a collective voice, and to identify barriers to accessing...
Parent/carer led support group since 1992 concerned with children and adults on the autistic spectrum now incorporating ADHD to offer informal support to parents, carers and people with ASC/ADHD. We...
North Devon Ring and Ride Service uses an accessible minibus to provide door to door return shopping journeys. The minibus has a tail-lift for anyone unable to use the steps, needs to transported in...
- CAMPAIGN NO LONGER IN ACTION -
Supporting people with sensory loss to get online and feel confident using technology in their everyday...
Supporting people with physical disabilities, mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems etc into employment.
With offices in Exeter, Barnstaple and Kingsteignton.
Please...
Remap is a national charity working through local groups of skilled volunteers to help disabled people achieve independence and a better quality of life. We do this by designing and tailor making...
The Royal National Institute for Blind people is a national charity with local reach. Our Exeter team has deep roots in the local community, which helps us to best meet the needs of our blind and...
If you need help with your hearing aids, our Hear to Help service may be able to help you!
Our service is community based and our Community Support Officer and volunteers provide the...
Provides information, advice, demonstrations of equipment and a ‘try before you buy’ loan scheme, there is also second hand equipment for sale. The team also signpost to additional support...
We provide responsive pragmatic support that enables people with disabilities, people with Learning Difficulties and people with mental health conditions to fulfil their potential in the community...
The Stroke Association is the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke. Our support services have helped hundreds of thousands of people get through one of the most...
Telephone support service for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities, to help people who are feeling lonely and isolated. Webcam service for Deaf people who use British Sign Language as...
We have a dedicated team of volunteers supporting older and vulnerable people with transport to medical appointments, befriending, shopping. Volunteer with us to help people within your community to...
Living Options Devon and the Citizens Advice Bureau are working together to offer help, advice and training for Disabled and Deaf people to manage benefits, seek work, budget or get online. The...