Support Is Out There
This will be an ever-growing 'database' of all the resources available to those with SEND and their families. From activity centres to counselling, we want you to be able to find everything you need in one place. Just click on the photo below and you will be directed to their website.
Contact us if you would like to feature in this part of the platform and widen your reach of the people you are so valuably helping!
Gig Buddies
Gig Buddies, spearheaded by the charity Stay Up Late, tackles social isolation within the learning disability community by pairing individuals with volunteer "Gig Buddies". These pairings share similar interests, enabling them to attend mainstream cultural and social events together.
Set up in response to the restrictive care rotas that often prevent people with learning disabilities from enjoying evening activities and staying out late, Gig Buddies empowers individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling social lives.
This initiative has a profound effect on the SEND community by fostering genuine friendships, increasing social inclusion, building confidence, and challenging the often low expectations placed upon them. Ultimately promoting their right to enjoy ordinary life experiences and combatting loneliness.
The "Stay Up Late" campaign further advocates for flexible support systems that respect the choices and desires of people with learning disabilities regarding their social lives and bedtimes.
Team Domenica
Team Domenica Brighton is a unique and impactful charity dedicated to empowering young adults with learning disabilities to gain meaningful employment and lead more independent lives.
Established to address the significant employment gap faced by this community, Team Domenica provides a comprehensive, person-centered training program that combines practical skills development with real-world work experience.
Their program focuses on building confidence, fostering independence, and equipping candidates with the necessary tools to succeed in the hospitality sector and beyond.
By partnering with local businesses, they offer valuable work placements, enabling candidates to apply their skills and gain invaluable experience.
The positive effects on the SEND community are immense, fostering a sense of purpose, increasing self-esteem, and breaking down societal barriers.
Ultimately, Team Domenica champions inclusion and equality, enabling individuals to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their community.
Amaze
Amaze Brighton is a charity dedicated to supporting families with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Established in 1997 by a group of parents navigating the complexities of raising children with SEND, Amaze aims to provide a guiding hand through the often confusing "maze" of services and support.
They offer a comprehensive range of services, including the SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) advice line, providing impartial and confidential information on education, health, social care, and benefits.
Amaze also runs peer support groups for young people through their Amazing Futures project, offers support with disability benefit claims, and facilitates the Compass Card, a leisure discount card for young people with significant SEND.
By empowering families and young people with knowledge, connections, and practical support, Amaze plays a crucial role in fostering resilience, ensuring voices are heard, and promoting positive outcomes within the SEND community in Brighton and beyond.
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