WHO WE ARE

Learning Abilities CIC

Who we are: We are a group of people who want to help. We are called "Learning Abilities CIC".

CIC means we are a special group that helps the community.

 

Who we help:

We help adults who have a learning disability or Autism.

We are in County Durham.

 

What we do:

We want to help people feel healthy and happy.

We do this in many ways.

• Help to find a job:

• We help you write your CV (your work history).

• We help you get ready for job interviews.

• We help you learn skills for work.

• We stay with you when you start a new job to help you.

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• Help with forms:

• We can help you with forms for money or benefits.

• This can make things less confusing.

 

• Fun and friends:

• We help people meet new friends.

• We do fun activities together.

• This helps people feel less lonely and happier.

• Learning to be independent:

• We help you learn skills for living on your own.

• We want to open a cafe where you can learn to cook and serve food.

 

 

Why we are special:

• We understand: All the people who work here have a disability too. So we understand what it's like.

• We care: We really want to make life better for the people we help.

• We are local: We work in County Durham to help people near us.

 

Our main goal is to help people with learning disabilities and Autism in County Durham to live happy, healthy, and independent lives!