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Surrey provides a school-based speech and language therapy service.  All schools have a link therapist to liaise and discuss the needs of the school and its pupils with the school SENCO on a regular basis.  A few children may need specialist involvement from the speech… Read more

WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport providing opportunities, facilities and equipment for disabled people to play sport and lead healthy active lives. Read more

VASD is part of the QEF family of charities. We provide three wheelchair-accessible holiday homes plus a fully adapted canal boat, loan equipment, mobility shop and mail order. We also have an interest free Scooter scheme. Call us for more information. What we do: Wheelchair… Read more

Surrey County Council's physical and sensory support service (PSS) uses specialist knowledge to support children and young people (from 0 to 19) with physical, hearing, visual and multi-sensory impairment, in learning and living. Support includes: Assessment Advice and information Classroom, curriculum, and access support In-service training… Read more

Parity for Disability provides vital services for people with profound and multiple disabilities to support them after education ends. They offer many services such as day services, activity schemes, music therapy and at home support. Read more

WorkFit is the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment programme which brings together employers and jobseekers who have Down’s syndrome. It is a tailored service dedicated to training employers about the learning profile of people who have Down’s syndrome so that they can be supported in the… Read more

The Restricted Growth Association (RGA) works to improve the quality of life of people with dwarfism and their families by providing support, advice, representation, and information. The RGA offers a helpline, medical officer, publications, events and information for medical professionals. Read more

Sibs is a registered charity representing the needs of siblings of people with a disability, long term chronic illness, or life limiting condition. Sibs provides a phone and email service for adult siblings as well as an online forum for adult siblings, and a buddying service.… Read more

The BPA is a national charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, and funding Britain’s teams at the Paralympic games and Paralympic Winter Games. Read more

Guildford Challengers Youth scheme is a place where disabled young people aged 13 to 18 can come to have fun, spend time with their friends, and take part in exciting trips and activities. Guildford Youth runs alternate Saturdays during term time and dates during the… Read more