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Disabilities & Special Needs -Advice & Support Services/GroupsContact a family-0808 808 3555 Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. ****This Part of the Ask Sam website is currently under construction so please re visit often for more updates. If you know of any non commercial websites that may be useful in this section please email them to: asksam@hotmail.co.uk**** A Place To Call Our Own - 01623 629902 A Place To Call Our Own Ltd is a registered charity that was started by a group of carers in 1991. We are a safe accessible place in the community for children and young people with a disability or additional need, their carers and families. We aim to support children and their families through lots of different services and facilities such as : one to one, telephone and email support. SMILE- 01623 469168 SMILE is a support, information and resource sharing group for children with special needs. We have a variety of take away material plus an ever-expanding lending library containing books, videos, cassettes and CD ROM’s on a range of subjects for both you and your child. Notts Dads Forum - 0115 976 1720 The Dad’s Forum was formed in 2006 by a group of Dads from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire who have children with autism. The main purpose of the group is to enable dads to give practical support to each other with the complex task of bringing up a child with autism.***** IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER LOACAL SUPPORT GROUPS (with websites)FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS WITH DIASBILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE EMAIL THE INFORMATION TO:asksam@hotmail.co.uk selfhelp Nottingham Self Help Nottingham has comprehensive, up-to-date information about local self help support groups in Nottinghamshire as well as national support organisations and international self help contacts. The Rowan Organisation - 02476 322 860 The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity, not for profit and user-led organisation which provides disabled and older people with access to information, services and resources in order to increase their opportunity for independence and enable them to make informed choices about their future. ** This site provides information about the services we provide in relation to Direct Payments together with links to other resources which people may find useful. Jigsaw Support Scheme 01623 662200 Support packages are tailored to the individual service user and delivered by one of our support workers for up to two years. Services vary widely but can include help with budgeting and finances, signposting or other services such as confidence building and social skills. In Mansfield the service is available to the over 60's or anyone over 40 years of age with physical and/or sensory impairments. Disability Nottinghamshire - 01623 625891 Disability Nottinghamshire (formerly DIAL Mansfield)is a registered charity promoting the independence and choice of all persons with disabilities and impairments within the Nottinghamshire County Council area. We provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and advocacy in respect of any aspect of disability to people with dis abilities and impairments, their carers, friends and families as well as professionals and students. Mansfield Autism Support group Our group is run by parents, to help and support families of children on the Autistic Spectrum. Various activities are held each month including Private group only swimming sessions at the Lammas sports centre. For more info fill in your details on the contact us page. Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Support Group Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder related to, but significantly different from, autism and Asperger syndrome. The group also offers advice and information to anyone living or working with a child or adult diagnosed with PDA. Autism plus - jobsteps Jobsteps Employment Service is a not for profit organisation that specialises in helping individuals with disabilities and complex barriers to work find and sustain meaningful paid employment. We believe that given the right support and understanding individuals can overcome barriers and make a positive contribution to the workplace. |
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