Buckingham Palace confirmed that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96. We share in the country’s celebration of the Queen’s life and extend our condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time. We have put together an easy read guide to support you, your loved one, or the […]
What can Discovery’s Supported Employment or Small Spark grant do for you, or someone you support? Meet Mark, a lively, inspiring 49-year-old gentleman from Bridgwater who is enthusiastic about making the world a better place for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Mark is employed by the University of Gloucestershire and the University of […]
Here at Discovery, we support people to take small steps that turn into strides so they can get more from life. And that isn’t just with the people we support. It extends to the family and colleagues around them too. So, if you know you want to do something more with your life and worry […]
Discovery is heading out on tour across Somerset! Do you live in or close to Somerset? Are you interested in exploring or developing a career in support, where you will make a difference every day? We are holding live evening events across Somerset throughout September. You will have the opportunity to meet some of our […]
As a not-for-profit, Discovery reinvests 33% of any surplus we make into organisations across Somerset to support the health and independence of autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. These funds make up the Discovery Community Fund, which is managed by Somerset Community Foundation. Last year we commissioned the Somerset Parent Carer Forum and Autism […]
When a 63-year-old autistic gentleman we support, whom we will call Matt (not his real name or photo), started spending over 48 hours in bed, his team had a wake-up call. Yes, it was lockdown and Matt has a history of spending a long time in bed, but 48 hours plus? Maybe it would not […]
Do you know of an organisation in Somerset that is enthusiastic about inclusivity and making a difference to the local community, but needs a funding hand? Discovery reinvests 51% of any surplus we make into organisations across Somerset who want to support the health and independence of people with learning disabilities. Find out about the […]
Do you love the great outdoors? Are you a people person who loves face-to-face time -instead of Facetime? Then you’ll relate to Roger, for whom this has been lacking. Like it has for all of us of late. Roger (not his real name) is a nature lover, autistic, in his sixties and living in registered […]
Are you interested in what makes people tick, and what makes… Friendship! It can be tricky at times, especially when you have lockdown and learning disabilities. This story is about how three friends have gone through it all together, even when it seemed like they wouldn’t… Anna, Belle, and Clara (not their real names) live […]
Do you get excited by the thought of transforming someone’s world? What about breaking barriers through technology? How would helping someone find that missing piece feel? Amazing? Meet James. A 32-year-old autistic man who prefers to communicate with body language over words, which means that although he can make his needs known, it’s limited. Body […]