Belper - The Accessible Town

Local Support

 

Accessible Derbyshire

If you have a disability or have mobility difficulties and use a wheelchair, pushchair or scooter our hills and valleys and their old, listed buildings – the very things that make Derbyshire special - can seem out of reach.

At Accessible Derbyshire we have a dream: to make life easier for people with disabilities, their families and Carers.

The Belper Arts Festival

Belper Library

Did you know about the wonderful array of services both traditional and modern provided by the library? Even if you can't visit us you can loan ebooks for your tablet or phone.

Belper Town Council

On this site you will find all the lastest news from Belper Town Council, as well as being able to view the minutes and agendas of all the Belper Town Council meetings.

Belper Walks

The Belper Walks website encourages everyone in Belper, regardless of whether they can read a map or not, to explore the beautiful outdoors nearby without the fear of getting stuck or lost. The former of these is a particular concern for people with mobility issues as one kerb, gate, incline or change of surface can make a whole route inaccessible.

Crich Lane Farm & Guesthouse

An accessible guest house with visual fire alarm for those with hearing loss.

Derbyshire County Council

Healthy and Warm in Derbyshire Booklet 2017

Download the 'Helping you stay healthy and warm' leaflet from Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire Constabulary

Derbyshire Constabulary is committed to reducing and investigating crime, protecting people and promoting law and order across the county of Derbyshire.

Derwent Valley Mills

The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site runs 15 miles along the River Derwent from Matlock Bath to Derby.  Find out about the events taking place, the variety of places you can visit and the how you can volunteer and discover why it became a World Heritage Site.

Disability Employment Service

Providing support for disabled people to find training, work experience, voluntary work and paid employment.

Down's Syndrome Association

Here you will find answers to questions that we are often asked about Down’s syndrome. This information will help you to separate the facts from some common misconceptions. If you do not find what you are looking for ring our helpline and speak to one of our specialist advisors.

Hearing Help

Hearing Help exists to provide practical help, information and support to the Hearing Impaired of Derbyshire and surrounding areas, to enable them to enjoy the highest quality of life possible.

Meeting Rooms in Belper

Download our comprehensive guide to available meeting room spaces in Belper with accessibility information and contact details. The file is in a PDF format which can be read with Adobe Acrobat, free software available here.

Mid-Derbyshire Riding For The Disabled

Mid-Derbyshire Riding For The Disabled Association is based on Red Hill Lane, Tansley, Derbyshire DE4 5GD.  With our three friendly horses Taffy, Zilka and Millie and a whole host of dedicated volunteers, we provide therapeutic riding opportunities to people with a variety of additional needs.

Nimbus

Nimbus is one of the countries leading providers of disability-related advice and support to professional organisations.

We provide a wide range of training and consultancy services and are also the creators of national schemes CredAbility Quality Assurance and The Access Card.

Safe Places Scheme

Safe Places are places of refuge for people who have become seperated from their support or feel disorientated. The people here will be able to offer support and contact help if it is needed.

Share A Bus

Emmanuel Community Projects runs ‘Share A Bus’ to enable local community groups and individuals to access a minibus run on a ‘not for profit’ basis in the Duffield area of Derbyshire. The bus is great for transporting people with disabilities and mobility issues.

Sight Support Derbyshire

Sight Support Derbyshire is a charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with sight loss throughout Derbyshire. Every year we provide services, support and advice and information to at least 9500 registered blind and partially sighted local people.

Spirit and Soul Equine Assisted Activity Centre

Spirit and Soul Equine Assisted Activity Centre is a not for profit organisation based in Derbyshire. We provide equine assisted learning activities to individuals, groups and families to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

​All our horses have come from different backgrounds and have each have healed, emotionally and physically, meaning they are now in a place to help people.

We support people overcoming difficulties such as:

•  Trauma

•  Illness

•  Dilemmas in life

•  Low confidence/ self esteem

•  Stress and anxiety

•  Loss/ change of direction

We aim to support individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds.

We aim to offer clients a space to create independence and individuality whilst providing a safe environment to learn practical skills, gain freedom and have fun. Working together as a team; surrounded by care, love and generosity  to inspire and enlighten.

We offer individual therapy sessions, group based sessions and programmes and corporate team building and leadership days.

Swifty's Taxis

Accessible Belper are very happy to recommend Swifty's taxis for wheelchair accessible trips. Lovely, friendly driver who can't do enough to make sure you are comfortable and secure. Try them out on 01773 292020/ 07709619685.

Visible Signing

Want to Learn British Sign Language?

Partially Deaf Tutor has years’ experience of Deaf Culture and language,  offering Level 1 and 2.

1:1 private tuition and group teaching British Sign Language. Follows Signature who are the awarding accredited body for BSL. You will receive a certificate upon completing either Level 1 or 2.

The 1:1 teaching is at your pace so therefore no deadlines. Tutor will try and cater to your preferences of days and times to suit you.

Please visit www.visiblesigning.com for further information
or contact me via email : visiblesigning@outlook.com

Wheelchair Loans - Red Cross

7 Liversage Street,  Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2LD

Tel: 01332 348165