Welcome to Dimobi
Founded in 2016, Dimobi Children’s Disability Trust supports families of children with severe disabilities in Manchester’s deprived areas (Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Moston).
We provide child services, domestic violence support, and the Thrive project for carers fleeing abuse. With 75 diverse volunteers, we combat stigma, promote human rights, and reduce isolation.
In 2022, we supported 1,981 families, offering respite, cultural translation, and community events to improve wellbeing.
About the
Project
Our heritage project preserves the experiences and stories of minority ethnic families living with autism in Manchester.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund from August 2023 to March 2025, the project recorded 27 oral histories and delivered 10 exhibitions, 4 workshops and 6 school outreach programmes.
Through African games, storytelling, infographics and 200 booklets, the project engaged more than 3,000 participants, helping reduce stigma and preserve heritage at risk of being lost.
75 Volunteers
1,981 Families supported
27 Oral histories
- 10 Exhibition
- 3,000+ Participants reached
Our Stories...
Real voices. Real experiences.
Hear from families and young people who shared their experiences of autism, culture and community through our oral history project.
Aisha's Journey of Pride
Aisha shared her son Jamal’s experience of autism and how connecting through African games helped their family overcome stigma and feel proud of their heritage.
Tendai's Song of Connection
For Tendai and her daughter Chipo, music and community workshops created a space for connection, confidence and belonging.
Malik's Game of Confidence
Through Chihwande-hwande and the oral history project, Malik found confidence in sharing his culture and became involved in telling his own story.
OUR RESOURCES
Explore publications, infographics and digital materials created through our autism heritage project.
Autism Heritage
Stories, experiences and cultural perspectives
Explore the experiences captured through our oral history project and learn how culture and community shape conversations around autism.
Project Archive
Preserving voices for future generations
Explore the project's oral histories, exhibitions and community activities documenting autism heritage across Manchester's minority ethnic communities.
Culture & Activities
Games, songs and storytelling
Discover African games such as Oware and Chihwande-hwande, alongside songs and storytelling used to bring families and communities together.
Get
Involved
Your Voice Matters. Join us in preserving stories, celebrating heritage and building stronger communities.
Our
Impact
Through stories, workshops, exhibitions and community activities, our project has helped reduce isolation, celebrate heritage and build stronger communities.
3,000+
People Engaged
Families, young people and community members took part in our activities.
80%
Reported Less Isolation
Participants reported feeling more connected through the project.
90%
Students Reached
Students learned more about autism, culture and heritage.
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