5 Special Needs courses in Gillingham, Dorset

footsteps special needs youth group

snac special needs activities club

for us too

http://www.forustoo.org/about-us/http://www.forustoo.org/about-us/http://www.forustoo.org/about-us/For Us Too are a Charity set and run by parents and carers of disabled children and young people, we aim to empower families across Kent. This means parent workshops, training sessions, drop-in support groups, play events, family days out, direct information sharing, help with forms and applications, and when it comes down to it - a listening ear and loads of understanding. We will help you find the answers at one of our bases or in our new Advice Hub in Margate.

born at the right time

BORN AT THE RIGHT TIME’S VISION IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES ARE VALUED AND SUPPORTED TO THRIVE IN A COMMUNITY WHERE THEY BELONG. Born at the Right Time was established in 2015 by founder and director, Rachel Wright. Our work focuses on bridging the gap through a passion for collaboration, personalised care and community. We are dedicated to effective communication and collaboration founded on mutual respect, understanding and kindness. We want to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality for families of people with complex needs through supporting families, training and influencing policy makers and providers.

together in musical expression

T.I.M.E. is founded on the belief that music is for everyone. We’re an Essex-based charity devoted to breaking down barriers and bringing people of all ages and abilities together to experiment, grow, and have fun through music. Our events are designed to be accessible and inclusive to people with special needs, mental health challenges, and dementia. All are welcome, and no previous music knowledge is required.  We don’t believe in rules or limits — music is for anytime, anywhere, and anyone. Our ever-evolving collection of musical experiences includes therapeutic and sensory-based relaxation sessions, songwriting workshops, instrument tuition, and other forms of creative and physical expression. We’ve brought these fun, free-flowing creative experiences to educational institutions, care facilities, recovery and treatment centers, and more.  Our work is made possible through charitable contributions; donations are welcome and appreciated. T.I.M.E. is also supported through private music sessions that we offer as a separate service. Get in touch to book your session! 

symbol (uk)

Therapy Services – Symbol has one of the largest teams of Speech and Language Therapists in the UK offering specialist assessment, intervention, training and consultancy for children and adults with special needs. In addition, Symbol also employs Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavioural Therapists and Nurses in its Family Assessment Services. Symbol is increasingly deploying expertise from these valuable in-house therapeutic resources across all its activities giving Symbol a unique offer to the people who use and buy its services. Family Assessment Centre & Community Support – Symbol operates up to 10 places for parents with learning disabilities undertaking a parenting assessment and intervention service (Commissioned by the Family Law Courts and Local Authority Children’s Services) and provides 9 families with longer-term specialist parenting support in the community post-assessment. Day Opportunities (The Hopyard Services) – Symbol supports 54 people with learning disabilities in a range of meaningful activities to promote skills in work, learning and leisure operating out of 2 separate sites in Kent. Supported Living – Symbol currently supports 50 people with learning disabilities living in 15 different ordinary houses where they live as tenants. This service is growing rapidly in response to local demand. Short Breaks/Respite Care – Symbol is working with 35 young people and adults providing regular short breaks. The demand for this service is also growing. We have the facility to support up to 13 people at any one time. Community Support – Symbol supports 8 people living in their own homes on a peripatetic basis.