Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities is the only charity that has been supporting children & adults with profound physical and learning disabilities, and their families, through a range of services in Dorset since 1955. Services Diverse Abilities offer include: Childrens Team - enables families to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported & cared for by running a specialist school for children aged between two and 19, offering short breaks, overnight respite and support in the home, plus holiday & after-school activities. Opportunities are also given for siblings to attend play sessions with their brother or sister while parents can benefit from a one-to-one befriending service and parent support group. Adult Services - enables adults with a disability to live in their own home through our supported living service and participate in a range of activities during the day at a day opportunities service. The aim is to enable adults with a disability to get the most out of li...