Disability support

SNAP (Special Needs And Parents) is a local charity for families living within Essex with children and young people aged 0 to 25 who have any special need or disability.

SNAP’s aims are to inform, encourage and support parents, allowing them to grow in strength and knowledge so they are better equipped to give the best possible help to their children.

SNAP’s services include advice and information, a specialist library, specialist talks and events, training courses, parent and pre-school children groups, activities for children and young people, multi-sensory room, specialist IT suite, music therapy, sibling support, family counselling, online information network and directory of useful contacts.

No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services.

Contact information

Phone
01277 211300
Website
www.snapcharity.org
Email
info@snapcharity.org

Get Set for Work is a new inclusive support service delivered by Get Set UK on behalf of Essex County Council.

The programme brings new support services to adults with a learning disability and/or neurodiverse needs, living in Essex.

Working alongside Essex County Council and in partnership with ECL Inclusive Employment, Get Set for Work focuses on 3 key support services:

• Employers looking to become more inclusive
• Employees struggling at work
• Individuals facing barriers to employment

For enquiries, to ask a question, or to find out more use their Contact Form or call on 0330 341 3939, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.