Disability & SEN
Being a teenager can be a tough time, sometimes its even harder with a disability. Everyone wants to fit in and it can be easy to feel you are alone. Remember you dont have to go it alone - theres loads of support, practical and financial help out there for you.
This can be an exciting time. Up until now, your parents have probably made all your decisions - now you can start to make some choices for yourself.
Whether youre at a special needs, mainstream school or college, a good education can improve your chances later in life, education is important for everyone.
Just because you have a disability of some sort does not mean you cant live a full and exciting life
If you have a disability, these things can change when youre 16:
" You can choose where you live for example, you might want to stay at home with your parents or apply for sheltered housing.
" You can leave school and start work if you want to. Disability Employment Advisers at your local job centre can help you.
" Disability Living Allowance can be paid directly to you.
" You may get Incapacity Benefit if you cant work.
" If you want to continue with your education, you may get extra money with a Disabled Student Allowance.
Local Information
Participation of young people in service provision 01642 771248
Redcar and Cleveland's Welfare Rights Unit 01642 771166 or email welfare_rights@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
For more information
Barnardos 020 8550 8822
Disability Alliance 020 7247 8776
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities 0800 328 5050
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
www.actionforkids.org
www.enabledpeople.co.uk
www.dialuk.info
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SHOW ALL - Angels Support Group
- Barnardo's Disability and Inclusion Support Service (After School Club)
- Barnardo's Disability and Inclusion Support Service (Saturday club)
- Beverley School and Services for Children with Autism
