Breaking Through Barriers since 1986
Centre for Independent Living
We exist to promote independence and choice. We support disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information, and by tackling issues affecting disabled people both locally and nationally.
Call us free
0800 084 7725Join our team or find work as a Personal Assistant.
How we can help
Independent AdvocacyHelping you have your say and be heard.Find out more 
Direct PaymentsSupport to manage your own care and employ PAs.Find out more 
Independent Living HubActivities, breaks and support to get out and about.Find out more 
Children & Young PeopleYouth groups, mentoring and Young Leaders.Find out more 
Information & AdviceClear, accessible answers to your questions.Find out more 
AccessMaking Darlington accessible for everyone.Find out more 
Hate CrimeReport and get support with disability hate crime.Find out more 
Peer SupportMeet and learn from people with shared experiences.Find out more 
CampaigningTackling issues locally and nationally.Find out more 
Co-ProductionShaping services together with disabled people.Find out more 
TrainingDisability equality and PA training.Find out more 
Support DADDonate, fundraise or volunteer with us.Find out more 
Darlington's Centre for Independent Living, D.A.D provides services which enable disabled people and carers to control their lives.
About the CentreEvent16 Nov 2026
At Hopetown, Darlington. Come and discover what DAD and Hopetown have to offer as we celebrate an important milestone and look ahead to the future.
Read more about Annual General Meeting & 40th Anniversary CelebrationNews19 Oct 2026
On Monday 16th November 2026 at Hopetown, Darlington.
Read more about DAD AGM & 40th Anniversary CelebrationNews19 Feb 2026
Our Freephone number is 0800 084 7725.
Read more about DAD now has a Freephone Number!As a local organisation we very much rely on the support of our local community. We support over 2,000 people every year to have greater choice and control and remove the barriers that disabled adults and children experience in their everyday lives. But we need YOUR help.
Find out how to help