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What are Special Needs?
A person has special needs when they have:- A physical disability
- A problem with sight, hearing or speech
- A learning disability
- Emotional or behavioural problems
- A medical or health problem
- Difficulties with reading, writing, speaking or mathematics work
Special Needs and Education
In September 2002 the Disability Discrimination Act Part IV came into effect making it illegal for disabled children and students in education to be less favourably treated. Providers of education have to make sure where reasonably possible that disabled learners are no longer disadvantaged. The law covers all areas of education such as schools, colleges, universities, adult education and youth services. Children and Young People
If you are caring for a child or young person with Special Educational Needs, you can get help from your Local Education Authority. Adults
There are a number of places where adults with special needs can get education:Age Concern
Age Concern offer recreation and educational courses for the Carer and person being cared for subject to the Carer being aged 55 or over.
Age Concern offer recreation and educational courses for the Carer and person being cared for subject to the Carer being aged 55 or over.
ACAS
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) - A free, confidential advice service to employers and employees Tel: 08457 474747
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) - A free, confidential advice service to employers and employees Tel: 08457 474747
Carers Information
Click on Carers Profiles to find a list of links that may be of use to you.
Click on Carers Profiles to find a list of links that may be of use to you.
Department for Education and Skills
This is a government education site providing information on any area of learning for both young people and adults.
This is a government education site providing information on any area of learning for both young people and adults.
Directgov
Your employment rights are protected by law to stop you from being exploited or treated badly. You have some rights as soon as you start work, others depend on how long you have been working. Find out more about what your basic rights are.
Your employment rights are protected by law to stop you from being exploited or treated badly. You have some rights as soon as you start work, others depend on how long you have been working. Find out more about what your basic rights are.
Related Websites
Contact Torbay Disability Information Service
- Tel: 01803 546474
- Email: dis.torbay@nhs.net
- Fax: 01803 546498
