Learning new skills can help people of all ages to build confidence and self-esteem, and open the way to other training, or to paid employment. This section lists organisations providing learning opportunities to people in the Swindon area - especially those with physical and mental disabilities.

AbilityNet
National charity providing information about computing and disability.

Access Guide (Swindon Borough Council)
A guide listing facilities for disabled people at arts, culture and heritage venues.

Connect - Supported Employment Service (Swindon Borough Council)
Enables people with learning disabilities to train for work in work experience placements.

Craftbox
An craft organisation delivering services specifically tailored towards those living in sheltered housing, retirement home schemes, and care centres.

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)
To help with the extra costs of higher education study that arise from disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty.

Learndirect
The Government’s website and helpline about learning.

Library Services (Swindon Borough Council)
Information for library users.

Living Options
Services provided by and for people with physical disabilities.

New Dimensions
Provide a therapeutic environment for individuals to actively engage in their own recovery from mental health problems.

Open University
The opportunity to study at home, with programmes broadcast by the BBC.

SCAMP (Southern Communications and Media Project)
Provides computer equipment and any necessary adaptations to people with disabilities.

SKILL-National Bureau for Students With Disabilities
Promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment.

Swindon College
Further and higher education college.

Thrive
National horticultural charity that uses gardening to improve the lives of disabled people, the disadvantaged and older people with dementia.

TWIGS (Therapeutic Work in Gardening in Swindon)
Gives people with mental problems the chance to regain confidence and learn new skills

University of Bath in Swindon
Day schools, weekend and part-time courses on a wide range of topics.

University of the Third Age (U3A)
Open to anyone over 50 not in full time employment.

Upham Road Resource Centre
A day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.

Upham Road Resource Centre
A day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.

Workers' Educational Association (WEA) – Women’s Branch
Organises training courses for women to improve self-confidence and day-to-day skills.