DASH - Disabilities and Self Help

Location

Postal Address

DASH Ceredigion Unit 5w, Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate Aberystwyth sY23 3JQ

DASH Aims and Objectives

* To offer age and ability appropriate leisure schemes for disabled children and young people.

* To involve young disabled people and their siblings in constructive alternatives to staying at home.

* To assist young disabled people to access the local community and use community facilities.

* To enable young disabled people to improve their confidence and help them practice their social skills.

* To encourage young disabled people to play a part in their communities
and wider society by raising their awareness of their rights and
responsibilities.

* To provide short breaks for the family, parents and carers during the children's holidays and leisure time.

* To harness and direct the enthusiasm and energy of local volunteers who assist with the schemes.

* To increase public understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people and their families

* To encourage inclusion of disabled people in the wider community.

* To provide support for all the family as well as fostering mutual co-operation and friendship.

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