Getting Started with Appa support services

There are three main routes for external funding that we can assist you with applying for;

• Direct Payments (DP)
• Access to Work (ATW)
• Disabled Student Allowance (DSA)

We are a limited company based in Lewisham just adjoining Ladywell.

We are NOT an agency

• all of our staff are salaried and work for us, they are dedicated to the company and putting our clients first
• we’ve been around for over 12 years
• we currently work with government departments, local councils, large corporates, disabled and Deaf individuals

Appa’s team has a wealth of experience and training. Our teams are skilled and can support any client who has a disability, mental health difficulties, learning, or sensory impairment, as well as Deaf individuals.

We provide tailored support for individuals with any type of disability who are in work.

for Deaf and individuals with hearing loss, we provide:

• BSL interpreters
• CSWs
• lip speakers
• notetakers

for disabled individuals, we can assist if you are;

• Blind
• Have mobility issues
• Learning disabilities

for neurodivergent individuals, we can assist if you are;

• Autistic spectrum
• Dyslexic
• Dyspraxic

If you have another condition, please get in touch and we shall work out ways to assist you.

Appa are happy to offer the following for Employers across the UK for all disabled and Deaf staff members:

• on the job training
• retaining and progressing within employment
• independently sourcing the funding to pay for the above, if the employer can’t
• BSL communication support workers
• BSL Interpreters

If you have deaf staff or staff with disabilities that are just starting with you or even existing staff members that you feel need an extra hand or a more consistent service, then give us a call so we can tailor a support package for them and their individual needs.

We will even handle all Access to Work grant monitoring and paperwork.

Appa are happy to offer the following for deaf or disabled Students across the UK:

• note taking during lectures
• study coaching
• exam scribes

If you feel you or your students need an extra hand or a more consistent service, then give us a call so we can tailor a support package for them and their individual needs.

We will even handle all DSA grant monitoring and paperwork.

Appa are happy to offer a turnkey solution; we will assist you applying for funding and will manage ongoing paperwork or paperless online administration.

Contact us by phone, or email and we’ll arrange a chat to discuss your needs. 

We’ll work out your options and assist you in applying for a support budget. This includes registereing on the relevent online systems, filling out application from and providing sservice quotes.

Based on the outcome of the above we’ll look how we can best match your needs to the available budget.