We are an organisation of d/Deaf and disabled people working together to promote accessibility, unlock potential, develop understanding and raise standards within society.

Our Impact Report 2022-2024 explains how we have supported people with disabilities, long-term health conditions and Deaf people.

Our Impact 2022-2024 at a glance in numbers

Making a difference 2022-24 shows our impact at a glance:

• > We provided 621 hours of professional counselling to Deaf and disabled people
• > More than 9000 Countryside Mobility members enjoyed safe access to the countryside
• > We supported 41 disabled and Deaf people who have been victims of crime
• > Disability and/or Deaf Awareness Training was delivered to over 360 people
• > Time to Talk supported over 300 people to make positive changes in their lives
• > Volunteers gave 1025 hours of their time in support
• > Waiting Well provided non-clinical support to over 2500 people on hospital waiting lists
• > 100 members of the local Deaf community received wellbeing support
• > Our Sight & Hearing team delivered support and equipment hire to over 370 people with sensory impairments
• > Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Learning Disability and Autism: 13 Experts by Experience and Facilitators / trainers were recruited and supported. 502 NHS Devon staff attended the training
• > 129 consultation / engagement activities provided opportunities for people to give feedback about issues affecting their lives
• > Over 3600 people were provided with independent professional advocacy in partnership with the Devon Advocacy Consortium
• > We worked with 190 service providers / organisations to improve accessibility through access audits, accessibility advice, training and solutions.

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