Learning Disabilities
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Learning Disability
- Devon County Council information about the Learning Disability Health & Social Care Partnership
- Learning Disability Devon for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, and staff.
- Discplus special needs information for Devon children and families.
- Mencap understanding learning disabilities.
- The Foundation for people with Learning Disabilities aims to promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.
- People First we are people with learning difficulties speaking up for ourselves!
- Axcess Employment help for people with learning disabilities in their search for employment.
- Forward Living is a registered charity, governed by a voluntary board of directors, working for people with learning disabilities in Devon.
- Robert Owen Communities creating environments that support individuals with a learning disability, enabling them to make full use of opportunities
- The Dove Project supporting people with learning disabilities
- Home Farm Trust Ltd support and care for people with learning disabilities
Autism
- The National Autistic Society champions the rights and interests of all people with autism.
- Autism Awareness UK raising Autism Spectrum Awareness.
- Research Autism is aimed at anyone with an interest in autism, including people with autism spectrum disorders, parents and carers, service providers and policy makers.
Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Action services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- Adult Dyslexia Organisation is a national body, run by dyslexics for adult dyslexics, and all those concerned with adults with dyslexia regardless of race, gender or background.
Dyspraxia