People with Disabilities

More information and advice on services that are available for people who have a physical, sensory or learning disability

	Are you a person with a disability? Are you looking for work? GIS (Gloucestershire Industrial Services) Supported Employment can help you to find work		Learning disabilities - services and information for people with learning disabilities Information sheets on advice on services that are available
	Motability Scheme The Motability Scheme was established to provide people with a disability with safe, reliable and affordable cars. Cars account for 99% of the Scheme's activities, with powered wheelchairs and scooters making up the balance		Parking badges for people with disabilities Blue Badge Scheme
	Physical disabilities - services for people with physical disabilities Our Social Care Information Sheet (Services for people with physical disabilities) offers general information on what help is available and who to contact		Sensory impairment - services for people with a hearing or visual impairment Information sheets and contact details for services available
	Sensory Impairment Team Visual impairment letter requesting help from Community & Adult Care		Wheatridge Court Wheatridge Court is run by Gloucestershire's 'Adult and Community Care Directorate', providing a countywide service to adults (18+ years) with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
	Gloucestershire Autism Centre - for Adults with Asperger Syndrome Working together to provide advice and support for adults sufferering from autism and their carers and families		Children and young people with disabilities Information and advice for children and young people with disabilities and their families
	Keep Safe Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Constabulary want to make sure that people with learning disabilities feel safe in their community and know how to get help and support when they need it.

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Related Pages:
Social Care - the services we provide
(Social Care Information Sheet P1)
Occupational therapy, adaptations and equipment for your home
(Social Care Information Sheet A8)
Concessionary Fares
Claim your concessionary fares if you are disabled or of retirement age

Social Care Area Offices
Contact information for Cheltenham, Cheltenham - Hesters Way, Cotswold, Forest, Gloucester, Stow on the Wold, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Links:
GUiDE & PALS information service - health, social care and disability support organisations [Opens in New Window]
Your rights as a person with a disability and the responsibilities of local businesses - from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Education information for people with disabilities including accessible technology from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Employment information for people with disabilities from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Health information for people with disabilities from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Home and housing options for people with disabilities from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Financial support for people with disabilities from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]
Motoring and transport: information for people with disabilities from DirectGov [Opens in New Window]

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People with Disabilities

More information and advice on services that are available for people who have a physical, sensory or learning disability

Gloucestershire County Council
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=149