Content tagged with: disability

• Local Offer - Early Years

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-early-years

  This section of the Local Offer provides information about the support available to you and your child during their early years. The term “early years” covers the early years from birth to five years old.

• Local Offer - Understanding Autism

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-understanding-autism

  Autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with other people around them.

• Council Tax discounts and exemptions

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/council-tax-discounts-and-exemptions

  Council Tax assumes two adults (aged 18 and over) are living in your property but in some circumstances you may be entitled to a reduction of the amount you are required to pay. Details about and how to apply for the the discounts and exemptions available from your Council Tax can be found below.

• Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/mobility-travel-pass

  What a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass is, whether you qualify for a pass, how to apply or renew your pass, and what to do if you lose your pass. Including information about senior bus passes.

• Local Offer - Health and Social Care

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-health-and-social-care

  This section provides information about the health and social care professionals and services that support children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

• Technology, Sensors and Pendant Alarms (Home alarm)

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/home-alarm-and-telecare-service

  These days there is loads of technology available that people are using (often with help from relatives) to stay independent, safe and well. Take a look at the examples below for some inspiration.

• Local Offer - Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-ehcp

  If your child’s special educational needs (SEN) cannot be met through SEN support then you or your child's setting may ask the local authority to carry out an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment to determine if your child needs an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). All children with SEND should be supported via The Graduated Approach which must happen before an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment is requested.

• Day Opportunities in Doncaster

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/day-centres

  SMILE (Supportive Multi-Ability Inter-Generational Life Experiences) provides day activities and projects for older people, adults with learning disabilities, autism and individuals who require specialist support.

• Doncaster SENDIAS

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/sendias

  Doncaster SENDIAS provides information, advice and support (IAS) to parents, carers, children and young people in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability and related health and social care issues.

• Privacy Notice - Blue Badge Service

  www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/the-council-democracy/blue-badge-service

  This Privacy Notice sets out what you need to know about how the City of Doncaster Council (the Council) will use your information for the administration of the Blue Badge Service.