Empowering Disabled People

across Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands
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Our Services

Whether you need benefits guidance, help with energy,  support to find work, assistance to get online or simply a friendly place to connect, our team offers practical, person-centred services across the West Midlands.

With over 30 years’ experience, we deliver programmes that build confidence, independence and community.

Explore what’s available in your area and get started today.

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Social & Leisure Groups

Employment, Training & Volunteering 

Technology Support

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About Us

Working in the West Midlands, we offer a variety of services to help improve the lives of disabled people.

We are a pan disability charity and we help adults with any kind of disability or long-term condition.

Since forming nearly 35 years ago, we have empowered over 100,000 disabled people, their carers and families.

Find out more about our vision, values, history and the people behind our organisation below.

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Our Impact

See how our services are making a meaningful impact for disabled people.
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Linda
“I am currently attending the Journey to Work course. I’m not only finding the course enjoyable but I’m starting to feel excitement rather than dread about returning to work!  I am 63 years old and until 2016 I had always...
DRC support Linda with Employment and Training
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Sherelle
Sherelle 29, from Birmingham, is a single mum who up until recently lived with her mother, brother and children. Sherelle was referred to DRC’s Journey to Workcourse by her Job Centre Advisor.  Although she was studying part-time for a degree...
DRC support Sherelle with Employment and Training
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Bernard
“I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 10 years ago and had the tumour removed. I had chemo check-ups every month for 6 months and then once every year for 9 years. I went for my final check in February last...
DRC support Bernard with Personal Development
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Linda S
Sadly it was a battle with cancer which led Linda to volunteer at DRC, having previously worked in schools and the dry cleaning industry. After having a discussion with her Job Centre Plus advisor upon recovery, they suggested Linda may...
DRC support Linda S with Weekly Coffee Morning
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Belle
A relatively young woman, Belle was suffering with anxiety and lack of confidence. She came to a community centre where we hold some of our courses just after her mother passed away and heard about Fit for Life. An introvert...
DRC support Belle with Fit for Life
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