What We Do
What Services Do We Provide?
- DisabilityCroydon Information Helpline — 020 8684 5538 — information and advice on disability related matters.
- Alternative format service — Large print, tape, disk, or Braille translations at very reasonable costs and prompt response times.
- Quarterly "Croydon Vision" Magazine available in a range of accessible formats and distributed FREE to members of DisabilityCroydon and local community organisations.
- Direct Payments Support Service 020 8664 3820 — advice, information and support for people setting up a Direct Payment for the first time or thinking about receiving their social care in the form of a cash Direct Payment.
- RADAR keys for accessible toilets.
- Professional advocacy service in partnership with Age Concern Croydon focusing on issues affecting people (including older people) with physical disability and/or sensory impairment.
- "Have Your Say" consultation project, for structured surveys on topical issues affecting people with disabilities, and using professional research methods.
- Training courses on independent living topics, including the Social Model of Disability and Meeting the Needs of Disabled Customers.
- Training in computers and assistive technology — 10 courses available including introduction to email and internet, and how to use the JAWS screen reader.
- Access audits for organisations or staff teams aimed at increasing awareness of statutory responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act and increasing access to services from customers with disabilities.
- Organising themed meetings and seminars, fully accessible for people with disabilities on commissioned topics.
- Support for community projects run by people with disabilities.
Unfortunately we cannot provide information or advice on Benefits. There are organisations who can do this and you should contact them directly. Go to our Useful Links page.