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The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making.
Our vision
"Empowering people of all ages who are affected by disability or health conditions to fulfil their potential and aspirations."
Our mission
Know we are here. The Disability Resource Centre is here so that disabled people and their families have somewhere to turn if they feel alone and need help in any situation. We want all disabled people, those with long term health conditions and their carers to know that we are here to support them.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer
We are registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers. UKPRN 10045091
Our history
Learn all about how The Disability Resource Centre started.
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Find out how we are helping Cathy and Roy living at home.
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Hear from Priyal who has been working at The Disability Resource Centre as an apprentice.
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Zaqia tells us about how she has used a number of services offered by The Disability Resource Centre.
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Michael talks about his voluntary work at The Disability Resource Centre.
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The Bedfordshire Hearing Advisory Service will be here every month
We are pleased to welcome the Bedfordshire Hearing Advisory Service to The Disability Resource Centre every month from September through to March 2020.
New, free courses for PAs at our Care Academy
We’ve just launched a brand new series of free workshops for PAs in care at our Care Academy…
Text to donate
Please help us. Our charity changes people’s lives every week. A donation of £5 could help us to run our community cafe for vulnerable older people in Dunstable. To donate £5 by mobile phone text: Simply text DRCBEDS 5 to 70085 Please donate in person, online, by post or by text.
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Care Academy
Whether you are an employer or a personal assistant (PA) you can access a range of relevant and engaging workshops delivered by specialist trainers.
Disability equipment advice
We offer expert, impartial & free disability equipment advice. Book an appointment today.
Meeting rooms for hire
Hire our fully equipped meeting rooms with free wifi, a digital projector, tea & coffee facilities, flexible room space and on-site parking for over 100 cars, including 12 dedicated disabled parking bays.
Donate
Please consider donating to The Disability Resource Centre today so we can continue our vital services.
On this form-filling workshop (held most Mondays) you will have help and guidance to complete your PIP or AA (attendance allowance) claim form.
Hire our fully equipped meeting rooms with free wifi, a digital projector, tea & coffee facilities, flexible room space and on-site parking for over 100 cars, including 12 dedicated disabled parking bays.
Come along to our Friday drop-in session for 1-2-1 support from our employment coaches. We help people across Bedfordshire who are looking for work.
Every Thursday we offer expert help with seating and a full demonstration of all the chairs and riser-recliners we have in our shop. Our seating specialist is here to advise and help you choose the best seating.
For new or existing Personal Assistants (PAs) our free training will help improve your skills in a way that is specific to your role. We are holding monthly PA induction training sessions…
Check this page to download the timesheet you need for PAs and employers that we are supporting with direct payments including payroll and other services.