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ABLEize is a non profit disability and special needs online directory run by disabled people and offering the largest collection of local and national hand-picked resources highlighting many services under one easy to find roof. Find disability support, sports, education and the arts through to care resources, disability information, products and much more.  Created in 2006 ABLEize builds on a daily bases to ensure the most up to date information and services are available to disabled and special needs people, their carer’s and family. As well as providing…

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone who lives, works and learns in our borough. This guide is part of our continuing commitment to improving accessibility across all Royal Borough services. The guide will help people with disabilities, their carers, families and friends find out whether shops, pubs, restaurants and hundreds of other popular Royal Greenwich venues and public buildings are accessible to them, before they set off. 

ADO operate a specialised AP service that brings together our expertise in both our Healthcare and Education services. We are ideally placed to offer AP services, but with a holistic approach utilising the unique delivery and staff skillset we have in both therapy and education and combining them to produce a flexible programme for students. We can provide both indoor and outdoor locations for students and are a registered training centre. The AP(Alternative Provision) runs Mondays-Fridays during term times and is open 9am-3pm.  Core…

People with a learning disability in Greenwich have said they can feel scared, intimidated and unsafe when out in the community and do not know where to go for help if they need it. The Safe Places scheme means that people with a learning disability can easily identify a safe place to go to if they are feeling at risk and need help. Places in the community such as shops, cafes, pubs and community buildings sign up to be a safe place and display a sticker in their window. People with a learning disability sign up to the scheme and get a Safe Place card that they will show to the Safe Place if they…

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education…

The ADHD service supports all children with an ADHD diagnosis. The service develops education strategies to support your child, provides information and advice and helps with transitions at school. The service also runs an eight week ADHD parent group, can refer you to the MENCAP ADHD Parent Support group, and can monitor medication by appointments at community clinics.

The Avenues Group is a charity responsible for pioneering specialist social care that supports people facing significant disadvantage through disability and illness so they can live full lives in their local communities. With over 1,400 employees, we support over 600 people from around the age of 10 and above. We have 20 years of experience in supporting people with disabilities or health issues. Avenues support people who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injuries and dementia. We support people in the setting…

British Stammering Association (BSA) is a charity run by people for people with a stammer. They provide unbiased information in all aspects of stammering and run projects and campaigns to improve access to therapy, education and employment. Stammering affects around 1% of the UK adult population and is recognised as a disability under the Equalities Act. It is a neurological condition, but environmental and emotional factors can have an influence. Stammering as a condition only affects speech fluency and has no impact on intellect or any other cognitive capacity.

Worktrain Greenwich Worktrain Greenwich is a Camden Society/Unity Works project funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich focused on supporting  people with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder into employment and volunteering opportunities. Our Employment Advisors can tailor their support to match your needs and find jobs to suit you. We also have our own Job Brokerage team to help find disability confident employers and employers in more niched industries to match your aspirations. Our support can include:…

The carer's peer support service has been developed to help carers to become more resilient, discover other carers, resources and receive support in a number of ways. Carer services are already established in the borough; however the peer support service will work in partnership with other agencies to enable carers to develop networks. Specifically amongst other carers of people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. The service is designed to facilitate peer and self-support. Service outcomes are focused on promoting emotional and…