To mark Learning Disability Week this week (16-22 June), Devon County Council is highlighting the work of its Reaching For Independence (RFI) service, which supports people with social care needs to develop life skills and promote independence.
The service offers short-term enabling support to people aged 17 years and upwards with eligible social care needs or likely to have them....
A forward-thinking family in Beer, Devon, has set a new standard for home fire safety by incorporating Plumis’ Automist system into their new build to help protect their 20-year-old daughter, who is living with a disability.
Designed to enhance safety while maintaining the home’s aesthetic appeal, the installation demonstrates the growing role of innovative fire suppression systems in...
Olivia Frost is a member of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Funky Llama and for the past few years has gained confidence and skills through the project. She is now an advocate for people with disabilities in Plymouth.
Funky Llama is an engagement project that helps disabled adults to develop key life skills and gain confidence, through music, dance and drama.
