Dogs for Autism is the only charity to provide assistance dogs free of charge to autistic people of any age, anywhere in the UK. The people we work with struggle daily as a result of autism, and encounter profound barriers to experiencing their world, battling with social interaction and social communication, leading to isolation, depression and anxiety. They can have issues with change and routine, independence and feelings of loneliness. Sensory overload can lead to a meltdown or shutdown. With the help of an assistance dog their potential is unlocked in a way that no other interventions achieve, providing a lifeline where no comparable help is available. The changes that take place are transformational, improving independence, mental health and self-esteem, enabling them to access education and the workplace and families to access the community as a unit in ways which had been lost to them.
The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2BS
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Animals
Dogs For Good provides trained dogs to help disabled people with a range of practical tasks, opening and closing doors, turning lights on and off, fetching items, evening emptying the washing machine! These amazing animals make the world of difference and give disabled people back their independence.
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Old Didcot Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire, OX10 0SW
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Rescue Services
A Sanctuary whose aim is "The Provision of care, protection and/or permanent security for animals, especially but exclusively donkeys, which are in need of attention by reason of sickness by reason of sickness, malteatment, poor circumstances, ill-usage or other causes and the prevention of cruelty and/suffering among animals."
Doorway was set in 1997 and helps homeless young people aged 16-25 throughout Warwickshire. We provide 3 Core Services - Housing Advice - Housing Support - Development.
