About Current Page: Children Adults Advice Get Involved Careers Donate Children’s Team The aim of the team is to enable families of children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported, and cared for. The Children’s Team provides a range of services supporting children and young people, plus their families, in Dorset. The team aims to enable families that have children with physical and/or learning disabilities to cope day to day in the knowledge that their child is safe, supported and cared for. Opportunities are also given to siblings to attend play sessions with their brother or sister while parents and guardians can benefit from various information and support services. The team offer short breaks during the weekend and overnight, provide practical support in the home and out in the local community, plus holiday, weekend and after school activities to ensure those young people with disabilities live life to the full. The team also provide day care for young people transitioning to an adult. We want to ensure all the children we support at Diverse Abilities have an enjoyable childhood while helping families cope with the pressures they face caring for a child with lifetime disabilities. Online services Due to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, we hare started to provide activities and therapies online. See below for our YouTube videos including dance routines from the Short Breaks Team. Be sure to check back regularly for updates or follow us on social media. What we offer Lily’s Place Overnight and day short breaks for children and young people aged two to 19. Providing them a safe and fun place, giving parents some breathing space; time for life’s other tasks or to spend quality time with their other children. Learn more Langside School Specialist school for children aged two to 19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex medical needs. We provide a full sensory, therapeutic and nursing approach to meet the needs of the pupils and help them to achieve their full potential. Learn more Coping with CHAOS Provides a range of services for children and young people while supporting many families in Dorset, including play sessions during the school holidays, a youth club for teenagers with disabilities, and an advice and guidance service for parents. Learn more Project Project My Time provide holiday activities for children and young people with disabilities during every school holiday, an after school club for children to attend during term time, and a weekend club for children to hang out and have lots of fun. Learn more Shapes Provides care in the home and out in the community for children and young people aged 0 to 19, plus supporting those aged 18 to 25 who are transitioning from a child to an adult. Learn more Transitions & Lawford Lodge Supporting those aged 18 to 25 who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs. Lawford Lodge provides a space for these young people to have respite stays. Learn more Awesome Nights A youth club for SEN teenagers, giving them a chance to socialise with their peers, take part in activities, and get out in the community. Learn more STARs Being a sibling never ends, STARs is our support service to allow children and young people in similar circumstances to come together for support and advice while also having a chance to be kids. Learn more Work with us If you’re looking for a rewarding career and want to be part of a fantastic team, click here to check out our latest vacancies and apply today. View our privacy policy View our cookies policy View our gender pay gap statement Remote System Logon HR Self Service COVID Test Reporting Career opportunities CONTACT US Diverse Abilities Central Office Langside School Langside Avenue Poole BH12 5BN 01202 718266 info@diverseabilities.org.uk | fundraising@diverseabilities.org.uk We do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties. Charity no. 282197 | Company no. 1540805 | VAT no. 256689746 By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively.