Local information
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Locally, the Isle of Wight Community Learning Disability Team provides health and social care to adults living on the Isle of Wight or who are under their care and placed in a mainland residential or secure unit. They also have easy read resources about their service on their website which you may find useful. You can find out more about what they do and the eligibility criteria for the service here. The Team also provides an adult ADHD diagnostic service.
You can contact the team on tel: 01983 866179 (Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm except bank holidays) or you can email them via LearningDisabilitiesTeam-Adult@iow.nhs.uk If you need support outside of these hours then please telephone NHS 111.
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A non-profit, community café staffed by people with disabilities and/or learning disabilities, giving those who have not had a job, worn a uniform or been part of a team a chance. A safe space, welcoming all.
The cafe has a Facebook page.
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We are a user-led organisation, providing a range of services designed to enable people to live the life they choose.
For more information on any of the services we offer, please visit our website: www.peoplematteriw.org or call 01983 685348
Parents Voice is a voluntary group of parents/carers of children with a wide range of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. The purpose of Parents Voice is to help shape changes to existing services and to participate in the planning of new and future initiatives for children and young people with SEN from 0-25.
Email: parentsvoice@peoplematteriw.org.
Website: www.parentsvoice-iw.co.uk
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AIM is organised, supported and run by autistic adults. This makes it a user led group. We run groups and activities to reduce isolation, meet people and support each other.
Anyone who is autistic, going through diagnosis, or thinking about getting a diagnosis can become a member on our mailing list.
We try not to use functioning labels, and don't exclude anyone from using our support.
We run a sensory library, and social groups including women's groups.
We send out information each month by email with dates and times of our activities
AIM also works hard to campaign for better support and recognition for autistic people. We organise and chair the Autism Partnership Board
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Sensory Space CIC has been set up to create a sensory space for the community of the Isle of Wight. A space with sights, sounds, textures and scents. Sessions for young babies and children with a disability/special need. Private and group sessions.
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Advice and guidance for parents of children with special educational needs / learning disabilities on the Isle of Wight.
Please visit their website for further details.