About Us
Established in 1991, Dignity & Services (D&S) is a non profit organisation working for and with adults with learning disabilities (AwLD).
D&S supports individuals on the broad spectrum of neurological disorders including persons with Down Syndrome, autism, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD and other developmental delays.
D&S provides comprehensive and holistic support for the community of AwLD. Our work and services include 'Self Advocacy', supported living programme called 'OPTIONS' and employment initiative - 'Bake With Dignity'.
Ultimately, D&S is about ensuring individuals - no matter the degree of challenges and anxieties they face in learning, communicating and using their motor skills - they are to be treated with dignity and respect.
Towards this end, D&S activities are modelled to ensure:
* living skills are nurtured and sustained;
* the rights of AwLD are upheld and their voices heard;
* job opportunities for AwLD; and
* public awareness and understanding on issues affecting AwLD
Our Aims
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To enable persons with learning difficulties to express their thoughts, feelings and views about their own lives and the community within which they live.
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To create opportunities for supported living to enable persons with learning disabilities to life a life of their own choice like any other citizen in the mainstream of society.
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To safeguard the legal rights of persons with learning disabilites and to ensure that these legal provisions are enforced.
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To promote the basic principles of self-advocacy in all interactions with the person.
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To provide information and advice to families of persons with learning disabilities and to encourage the formation of family support groups.
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To network with organisations seeking to provide a better quality of life for persons with learning disabilites.
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To bring about public awareness of the dignity and rights of persons with learning disabilites.