Developmentally Disabled Centers

"At DS Cork we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of all our members and their families helping them to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We are a volunteer parent led organisation that aims to support people with Down Syndrome and their families. Our services include education, therapies, employment preparation, social clubs, dance, fitness and sports." https://downsyndromecork.ie/about-us

"Our mission is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications." https://disabilityalliancebc.org/about-dabc/what-we-do/

"EuansGuide.com is the disabled access review website where disabled people, their families, friends and carers can find and share the accessibility of venues around the UK and beyond. The website shares thousands of experiences and is the go-to tool for many disabled people. We believe in making the world more accessible one review at a time. Thousands of people use Euan’s Guide every month to find and share disabled access information. We often get told that just one review from someone with similar access requirements can give someone else enough confidence to visit somewhere new. Euan’s Guide is opening doors for disabled people to find great places to go. By breaking down barriers of exclusion, it gives everyone the freedom to explore." https://www.euansguide.com/about-us/

"Η ΚΟΙΝΣΕΠ ΚΟΙΝΗΣ ΩΦΕΛΕΙΑΣ, που δραστηριοποιείται στην περιφέρεια Δυτικής Μακεδονίας έχει το διακριτικό τίτλο OρίΖΩΝΤΑΣ, με έδρα τη Νεάπολη Βοΐου και καλύπτει τις ανάγκες των ΑΜΕΑ των περιοχών Βοΐου, Καστοριάς και Γρεβενών. Η αποστολή μας Και όσο αφορά την κοινωνία: στην εσφαλμένη άποψη και νοοτροπία για τα ΑΜΕΑ εξαιτίας την έλλειψης γνώσης και σωστής πληροφόρησης στις μηδαμινές ευκαιρίες δραστηριοποίησης και επαγγελματικής αποκατάστασης ΑΜΕΑ στην έλλειψη φορέων ή δομών ή μονάδων ικανών να απορροφήσουν άτομα εξειδικευμένα σε επιστήμες ειδικής αγωγής ή άτομα ευαισθητοποιημένα σε θέματα αναπηρίας και μακροχρόνια άνεργα στην περιορισμένη αγοραστική κίνηση στην τοπική αγορά στην εσφαλμένη άποψη περί ικανοτήτων των ΑΜΕΑ και στο χαμηλό επίπεδο προσδοκιών των οικογενειών για τα ΑΜΕΑ" https://www.orizwntaskoinsep.gr/about/

"Somos uma Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social (IPSS), sem fins lucrativos, reconhecida como Instituição de utilidade pública (IUP). Desde 1976 procuramos contribuir para a efetiva inclusão social de pessoas com deficiência e/ou incapacidade, promovendo uma mudança no olhar sobre a incapacidade e a diferença. Promovemos a valorização e inclusão social e profissional dos nossos clientes, através de medidas específicas de intervenção, em articulação com serviços públicos e privados, numa postura de cooperação, abertura e complementaridade. Assumimos como princípios a qualidade da intervenção, o desenvolvimento comunitário, o trabalho em parceria e a luta contra a exclusão social. A medida do nosso sucesso é a satisfação e o desenvolvimento dos nossos clientes e a sua qualidade de vida. Os nossos serviços são financiados por fundos públicos e pelos resultados de produção e prestação de serviços das nossas estruturas." https://arcil.org.pt/quem-somos/

"Thriving Autistic is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit committed to empowering and promoting the human rights of Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people through a transformative shift away from the traditional medical and charity models towards a human rights-based approach. We are based in Ireland and work throughout Ireland, UK, Europe, and the global community. Our mission is to advocate for the rights and dignity of Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals by fostering inclusive communities, providing support services, and promoting the neurodiversity paradigm and the social model of disability." https://www.thrivingautistic.org/about/

"We are the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome around the world." https://www.ds-int.org/Pages/Category/who-we-are

"Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) is a social service agency established in 1957. CPAS provides persons with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities with early intervention, special education, rehabilitation services, day activity centre programmes as well as vocational training and gainful employment in Singapore. Through active advocacy and the support of equal opportunities for all persons with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities, CPAS hopes to empower these individuals by helping them realise their full potential and lead fulfilled, dignified lives. Driven by our core values of hope, empowerment, aspiration, respect and trust, the organisation is focused on delivering fully integrated programmes and services at the highest standards. At present, we look after over 700 clients ranging in age from a few months to 55 years old." https://cpas.org.sg/overview/

"Громадська організація Autistic People Friendly (APF) працює над створенням дружнього простору для людей з розладами аутистичного спектра. Наша діяльність включає навчання фахівців, розробку освітніх проектів та інформаційних кампаній, з метою поліпшення якості життя та розширення розуміння проблематики РАС у суспільстві." https://www.autistic-people-friendly.com/

" A Cercipeniche é uma Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social, com sede em Peniche, cuja criação foi o culminar de um processo que envolveu familiares de crianças com deficiência intelectual, profissionais de diversas áreas e autarcas, na procura de uma resposta local para um grupo de crianças, para os quais o Sistema Educativo não tinha, na altura, qualquer resposta. Atualmente dispõe de uma multiplicidade de serviços e trabalha, de uma forma aberta, com diferentes grupos sociais, continuando, no entanto, a priorizar as pessoas com deficiência e/ou problemas de adaptação e inclusão social." https://www.cercipeniche.pt/inicio/quem-somos/historial "Missão: Promover a capacitação e inclusão de pessoas com deficiência e outras pessoas da comunidade visando o exercício pleno dos direitos de cidadania. Visão: Ser uma Organização determinante na construção de uma Comunidade Inclusiva, promotora da Igualdade e da Cidadania." https://www.cercipeniche.pt/inicio/quem-somos/missao-e-visao

"שלוה, האגודה הישראלית לטיפול ושילוב אנשים עם מוגבלות, חרטה על דגלה מתן טיפול טרנספורמטיבי לאנשים עם מוגבלות, העצמת משפחותיהם וקידום שילוב חברתי. שלוה מספקת מגוון רחב של שירותים לאלפי אנשים עם מוגבלות מינקות ועד בגרות ובני משפחותיהם. תוכניות מחזור החיים המקיפות של שלוה מספקות טיפולים מובילים, מסגרות חינוכיות מכלילות, פעילויות חברתיות ופנאי, הכשרה תעסוקתית וחיים עצמאיים, כמו גם נופשונים ותמיכה משפחתית. התוכניות והמתקנים המתקדמים של המרכז הלאומי שלוה יוצרים חזיתות חדשות בשיקום, מחקר והכלה של נכים; הגדרת סטנדרטים חדשים בתחום והשפעה על העולם מעבר לאלו שבטיפולה הישיר של שלוה. שלוה מעניקה גישה והזדמנות שווה לכל המשתתפים ללא הבדל דת, רקע אתני או יכולת כלכלית." https://www.shalva.org/about-shalva-2/

"ASPODEMI, Asociación de Padres y Familiares de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual de Miranda de Ebro es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro que trabaja con personas con discapacidad intelectual y/o trastornos del desarrollo de la Comarca del Alto Ebro, prestando asimismo apoyos a sus familias. Nuestra asociación se ha convertido en un movimiento ciudadano que aglutina a personas y familias que reciben apoyos personalizados, contando asimismo con un gran respaldo social y confianza por parte de las administraciones públicas. " https://www.aspodemi.org/quienes-somos

"Established in 1995, Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism provides education along with a comprehensive set of therapies to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In over two decades, ASHA has evolved and developed capabilities and expertise to address the different needs of over 500 individuals and their families. We endeavour to render exceptional love, care, hope and educational assistance to children with special needs to help them develop and utilise their potential." https://www.ashaforautism.com/about-page

"Compass’s social enterprises include a fully functional farm, multiple cafes, a retail outlet, a commercial kitchen, an Assistance Dog program and much more – all offering life-changing opportunities for young people with disabilities. Along the way, Compass has won numerous awards including Hall of Fame inductee in the 2018 Sunshine Coast Business Awards and made the final four in the Queensland Community Organisation of the Year 2018. At Compass, we believe in the extraordinary potential of human beings and are driven to create a world where EVERYONE can have the opportunity to create the life of their choice." https://compassinc.org.au/about-compass/

"Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) provides free services to support individuals on the autism spectrum. Our experience has shown that support is most successful and effective when provided within naturalistic environments, through familiar persons such as parents, other family members and friends. We provide: - Information and reference materials about autism - Information and referral for autism services in Bermuda - Parent support and training - Community education for educators, health professionals and other interested parties - Advocacy on behalf of individuals with autism and their families" https://www.bermudaautism.bm/about.html

"El 3 de Sepiembre de 1965 nace Fundación VITRA, con el objetivo primordial de ser un centro de rehabilitación para las personas afectadas por la epidemia de poliomelitis de 1956 que dejó afectados a 6.000 niños con severo compromiso motriz y respiratorio. A lo largo de estos 40 años crecimos trabajando para la integración de las personas con discapacidad, con la educuación y la capacitación laboral como herramientas indispensables." https://www.facebook.com/fundvitra/about_details

"Since March 2023, we are registered as a charity under the Charities Act in Singapore (Sector Administrator: Ministry of Social and Family Development). Through our work, we support the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities and SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. - Enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate actively in life. - Provide supporting activities and assistance to empower parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities to support the educational and vocational needs of persons with disabilities. - Contribute to an inclusive society by promoting awareness of and educating the public about persons with disabilities." https://www.bekind.sg/pages/what-we-do

"Northcott is a not-for-profit disability service provider that provides people with disability the choice and opportunity to do it their way. Our experience and expertise gives confidence to our customers they are in good, trustworthy hands. Our commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries allow us to tackle any challenges currently creating barriers for our customers to reach their potential." https://northcott.com.au/about-us/our-story/

"We support people with disability to live their best life Every year, we help thousands of people achieve the things that matter most to them. We support people to live their best lives and remove barriers that prevent people from exploring and realising their potential. Whether it’s living independently, getting a job you love, or engaging with the community, we are right beside you every step of the way. We believe in people, their ability to achieve ambitions, their right to social and economic participation, and their often-unrecognised contribution to our communities. We’re passionate about building a brighter future for all, every day. Our purpose is to make possibilities a reality for more than 4 million people with a disability living in Australia. This is the driving force behind everything we do, and our dedication remains as strong as ever." https://www.endeavour.com.au/about-us

"Mennesker med udviklingshandicap magter ikke altid selv at komme til orde i det offentlige system, og deres familier har en presset hverdag med et udviklingshandicappet barn eller slægtning. Derfor er det vigtigt for både mennesker med udviklingshandicap og deres pårørende, at de har en stemme i samfundet. Den stemme er Lev. Lev blev stiftet i 1952 under navnet Landsforeningen Evnesvages Vel. Lev består af kommune- og fælleskommunekredse. Derudover er en række landsdækkende foreninger, der arbejder for mennesker med udviklingshandicap og pårørende, medlem af Lev." https://www.lev.dk/om-lev/

"Autism-Europe (AE) is an international association whose main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people and to help them improve their quality of life. AE advocates towards European decision-makers to foster a better policy response to the needs of autistic people. AE also strives for more awareness and understanding of autism in society. We work with our members to: - Advocate for the rights of autistic people before the European institutions; Monitor European laws and policies; - Promote appropriate care, education, training and employment, living support, adapted medical and social services, professional diagnosis, early intervention, protection from discrimination and better social inclusion to foster the well-being of people on the autism spectrum; - Promote the exchange of information, good practices and experience in the field of autism; - Promote awareness of autism." https://www.autismeurope.org/what-we-do/

"Tomorrow’s Voices is designed to meet the individual needs of people who are diagnosed with Autism or on the Autism Spectrum starting at the age of 2 years old. Autism is characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development: reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, or the presence of stereotyped (repetitive) behavior, interests, and activities. Our language based programme provides therapy within a Verbal Behavior (VB)/ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) environment with a maximum of 1:2 therapist-to-child ratio for our clients. Within Tomorrow’s Voices’ unique generalization framework, our general curriculum teaches each child critical language skills, functional activities, socialization, initiation/spontaneity and generalization of mastered concepts/skills. These skills are built into every child’s program and individualized to meet his or her learning style and unique needs. The overall goal of Tomorrow’s Voices is to provide our clients with the skills to assist with their reintegration into their neighborhood schools with minimal supervision and to provide all of our clients with a better quality of life through intervention." https://www.tomorrowsvoices.bm/about-us/about-us.html

"La mission de L'Arche est de > Faire connaître le don des personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle qui se révèle à travers des relations mutuelles, sources de transformation. > Développer un environnement communautaire qui réponde aux besoins changeants de nos membres, en demeurant fidèle aux valeurs essentielles de notre histoire fondatrice. > S'engager dans les cultures respectives et travailler ensemble à construire une société plus humaine." http://www.arche-france.org/projet