Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity, supporting more than 700 children and adults living with learning and physical disabilities, plus their families.
We offer a range of services including a specialist school, a respite home, play opportunities, an adult day centre, supported living bungalows, an advice team and much more.

We are passionate about changing the lives of local people living with disabilities and your support makes our work possible.

We aim to enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve their full potential, by providing a lifetime of sustainable support and educational services.

We aim to be the leading disability charity locally offering the broadest choice of high-quality services tailored to individual needs.

Imagine that your child was born with disabilities, and they need more care than you ever imagined.

Where do you turn?

Luckily, Dorset has a charity called Diverse Abilities that exists to help families cope with the struggles of caring for a child with complex needs.

If you are planning to scrap or sell your car, give a car instead to help a family access invaluable support, giving their child incredible care and the fun they deserve, and helping the family have a much deserved rest too.