Links
| Accessibility | Communication |
| Education | Employment |
| Independent Living | Lifestyle |
| Official bodies & organisations | Professional |
| Specific disability | Sport |
| Support groups & networks | Transport |
| Internet |
1. Accessibility
Artsline
http://www.artsline.org.uk/
Disability access information service for access to theatres, cinemas, galleries, clubs and music venues in London.
Centre for Accessible Environments
http://www.cae.org.uk/
Information and publications on accessible design.
Direct Enquiries
http://www.directenquiries.com/
Nationwide disabled access register.
DisabledGo
http://www.disabledgo.info/
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK on which hotels, cinemas, restaurants, tourist attractions, pubs, train stations, leisure centers - all kinds of shops and services - are accessible to their particular needs.
National Federation for Shopmobility
www.justmobility.co.uk/shop
Promotes equality of access and encourages independence of people with disabilities.
2. Communication
AbilityNet
http://www.abilitynet.co.uk/
Offers a comprehensive range of services to help disabled adults and children make the most effective use of computer technology.
Aidis Trust
http://www.aidis.org/
Helping people with disabilities make the best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing.
British Deaf Association
http://www.bda.org.uk/
The BDA is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. We represent the Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by British Sign Language (BSL).
Communication Matters
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
Provides services for children and adults who have severe communication difficulties and who may benefit from using some form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system.
Web Accessibility
www.w3.org/tr/wai-webcontent
Gives guidelines for making websites accessible to disabled people.
3. Education
Advisory Centre for Education
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/
Guidance to parents and others on all aspects of school education.
Association of National Specialist Colleges (The)
http://www.natspec.org.uk/
Working in partnership with others to offer the widest choice of innovative, high quality, cost-effective education, training and support to match the inclusive learning needs of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.
Conductive Education Website (The)
http://www.conductive-education.org.uk/
Special education and rehabilitation for children and adults with motor disorders.
Home of the Special Educational Needs Website and Directory of Resources
http://www.sensite.co.uk/
Supporting teachers teaching SEN.
National Association for Special Needs Education (The)
http://www.nasen.org.uk/
Supporting and developing good practice.
National Association of Independent Schools and non-maintained Special Schools (The)
http://www.nasschools.org.uk/
Provides information, support and training to members.
SKILL - National Bureau for Disabled Students
http://www.skill.org.uk/
Promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
4. Employment
Employability
www.nrec.org.uk/employability
Internet package for disabled job seekers.
Employers Forum on Disability
http://www.employers-forum.co.uk/
Network of major employers working to provide employment for disabled people.
Employment Opportunities
http://www.opportunities.org.uk/
Employment Opportunities for disabled people.
SKILL - National Bureau for Disabled Students
http://www.skill.org.uk/
Promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
5. Independent living
Disabled Drivers' Association
http://www.dda.org.uk/
Information, advice and publications available on issues connected with mobility.
Disabled Living Centres Council
http://www.dlcc.org.uk/
Offer a range of services to help disabled people of all ages to live life as independently as possible including trying out equipment, holidays and outings, courses.
Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/
A national information and advice service on disability related equipment.
Disabled Parents Network
http://www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/
National organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families' friends and supporters.
DisabledGear.com
http://www.disabledgear.com
The FREE-Ads website for 2nd hand disability equipment.
FAST - Foundation for Assistive Technology
http://www.fastuk.org/
...any product or service designed to enable independence for disabled.
HoDis (National Disabled Persons Housing Service)
http://www.hodis.org.uk/
....to promote housing resources for disabled people in the U.K.
RADAR
http://www.radar.org.uk/
Working for social inclusion for disabled people
BRITISH RED CROSS
http://ww.redcross.org.uk/inclusivefirstaid
Inclusive first aid programme teaching first aid to people with disabilities and special needs.
SKILL - National Bureau for Disabled Students
http://www.skill.org.uk/
Promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
Wheelchair Lifts 101
http://www.wheelchair-lifts-101.com/
The number one site for wheelchair lifts, ramps and carriers! Outdoor, indoor, commercial and residential models.
Whizz-Kidz : The Movement for Non-Mobile Children
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/
Whizz-Kidz is a national charity that provides customised mobility equipment to disabled children and young people to increase their independence and improve the quality of life also provides help and advice and raises awareness of mobility-related issues.
Shaw Trust
http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/
Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. We believe everyone has the right to work and we have campaigned for over 25 years to turn our vision into a reality.
6. Lifestyle
After 16
http://www.after16.org.uk/
A resource of choices and challenges for disabled children over 16 years set up be the Family Fund Trust.
Artsline
http://www.artsline.org.uk/
Disability access information service for access to theatres, cinemas, galleries, clubs and music venues in London.
Disabled Travels
http://www.disabledtravels.com/
Travel website for disabled people, details of accessible accommodation all over the world.
Disabled United
http://www.disabledunited.com/
The meeting place for disabled people.
DISS - Disability Information Service Surrey
http://www.diss.org.uk/
National database of disability organisations.
Holiday Care
www.holidaycare.org.uk/about.asp
Provides information about transport, accommodation, visitor attractions, activity holidays and respite care establishments, both in the UK and overseas, which enables people with all kinds of disability to holiday where possible in a mainstream environment.
Museums and Galleries Disability Association
http://www.magda.org.uk/
Promotes the right of disabled people to fully participate, as visitors and staff, in museums, galleries and heritage sites.
Opportunities for People with Disabilities
http://www.vois.org.uk/
Gives voice to the views and experiences of young people.
Radio-therapy
http://www.radio-therapy.co.uk/
The first UK internet radio station and online magazine for everybody with a disability.
Whizz-Kidz : The Movement for Non-Mobile Children
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/
Whizz-Kidz is a national charity that provides customised mobility equipment to disabled children and young people to increase their independence and improve the quality of life also provides help and advice and raises awareness of mobility-related issues.
7. Official bodies & organisations
British Council of Disabled People
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/
Pressure group for disabled people's rights.
Department for Education and Skills
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
Disability Rights Commission
http://www.drc-gb.org/
Our goal: "a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens".
Government Information for Carers
http://www.carers.gov.uk/
Provides details of the services or benefits affecting carers.
Inland Revenue
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/
Information about tax credits available for disabled people.
Naidex
http:/naidex.co.uk
Naidex is the largest, new product showcase for homecare, disability and rehabilitation in the UK with over 350 exhibitors and thousands of products on show to aid independent living - including wheelchairs, scooters, adapted vehicles, pressure relieving beds, walking aids, recliner chairs, stairlifts, access equipment, household equipment, daily living aids and much much more!
Visit Naidex to try, test and compare thousands of products to get inspiration and help you make the right purchasing decision. Register for free tickets at the above link or call 0870 3146 206
8. Professional
British Association/College of Occupational Therapists
http://www.cot.co.uk/
'Occupational Therapy enables people to achieve health, well being and life satisfaction through participation in occupation.'
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
http://www.csp.org.uk/
Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
http://www.rcslt.org/
9. Specific disability
Afasic
http://www.afasic.org.uk/
Represents children and young adults with communication impairments and offers a range of services including information helpline.
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
http://www.asbah.org/
ASBAH works with people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus (SB/H), their families and carers to promote individual choice, control and quality of life.
Birth Defects Children's Charity (BDF)
http://www.bdfnewlife.co.uk/
BDF Newlife is the UK's leading child health and research charity that provides direct help and care for sick and disabled babies, children and families.
British Deaf Association
http://www.bda.org.uk/
The BDA is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. We represent the Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by British Sign Language (BSL).
British Epilepsy Association
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/
Everything you need to know about epilepsy.
British Institute for Brain Injured Children
http://www.bibic.org.uk/
Working with parents and carers, BIBIC offers a valuable support system, which offers time to talk, expert advice and practical help.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
http://www.bild.org.uk/
Committed to improving the quality of life for the 1.2 million people in the UK with a learning disability.
Brittle Bone Society
http://www.brittlebone.org/
The UK charity for osteogenesis imperfecta.
Cerebral Palsy - Ask the Doctor
http://www.about-cerebral-palsy.org/
About cerebral palsy and the latest treatments.
Children Living with Metabolic Diseases
http://www.climb.org.uk/
Climb is committed to fighting metabolic diseases through research, awareness and support.
Contact a Family
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
Can give organisational contact details for rare and specific disabilities/syndromes.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
http://www.cftrust.org.uk/
UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
DebRA
http://www.debra.org/
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America.
Diabetes UK
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
The leading charity working for people with diabetes.
Dyspraxia Foundation
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
Face2Face
http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk/
one-to-one befriending service for parents of disabled children.
Headway
http://www.headway.org.uk/
National Head Injury Association.
MENCAP
http://www.mencap.org.uk/
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
Muscular Dystrophy campaign
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org.uk/
Focuses on Muscular Dystrophy and all allied disorders.
SCOPE
http://www.scope.org.uk/
Campaigning organisation for people with cerebral palsy.
Spinal Injuries Association
http://www.spinal.co.uk/
The national organisation of spinal cord injured people.
Surrey ASBAH (Surrey Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus)
http://www.surreyasbah.org.uk/
The Association provides services to those with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, their parents or other carers and professionals.
UK Osteogenesis Imperfecta Association
http://www.brittlebone.org/
To promote research into the brittle bones diseases and to provide practical support, advice and encouragement to sufferers and their relatives.
10. Sport
BBC Disability Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/disabilitysport
BBC Disability Sport
http://www.britishwheelchairsports.org/
The national organisation for wheelchair sport in the UK.
Disability Sport England
http://www.disabilitysport.org.uk/
Creates opportunities for participation in sport for people with all disabilities. We are the number one events agency, providing events in various sports.
English Federation of Disability Sport
http://www.efds.co.uk/
Provides increased opportunities for disabled people to become more involved in sport at all levels.
Sport and mobility for disabled children
http://www.getkidsgoing.com/
Gives disabled children and young people the opportunity of participating in sport.
11. Support Groups & Networks
Connect2u Disability Forum
http://www.connect2u.org.uk/
For people with disabilities in Surrey and surrounding areas to share views, articles and experiences, to help and support each other, and to provide a contact point.
Special Kids in the UK
http://www.specialkidsintheuk.org/
Providing support, information and contact between families of children with special needs.
Focus on Disability
http://www.focusondisability.org.uk
Advice, information and contacts for disabled people and their carers.
12. Transport
National Rail Enquires
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/
Stagecoach in the South
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/south/
13. Internet
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