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Useful Links
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)
http://www.spinal.co.uk/The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) website is one of the most comprehensive Spinal Injury sites on the Net.
The Rowan Organisation
http://www.therowan.orgThe Rowan Organisation is an organisation of disabled people which provides disabled people with access to information, services and resources in order to increase their opportunity for independence and enable them to make informed choices about their future.
The MS Society
http://www.mssociety.org.uk/The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
TIGER is designed to provide a user-friendly guide through different aspects of UK employment law including National Minimum Wage.
The Winged Fellowship Trust
http://www.vitalise.org.uk/The Winged Fellowship Trust is a national charity providing holidays for disabled and visually impaired people and breaks for carers.
Disabled Living Centres
http://www.dlcc.org.uk/A Disabled (or Independent) Living Centre (DLC) is a place where you can get free and ethical information and advice about products which can increase disabled or older people's choices about how they live. At a DLC you can see and try out products and explore other solutions. Centres provide free information to people in person, by telephone, letter or email.
Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/As a national UK Charity it is our vision to provide the best possible choice for people who use equipment to live a more independent life. The site contains a huge amount of information and resources.
Good Access Guide
http://www.goodaccessguide.co.uk/A unique directory of accessible leisure pursuits, holidays and travel, transport, mobility products, and daily living services for disabled people, their families and friends.
Jubilee Sailing Holidays
http://www.jst.org.uk/Adventure sailing holidays for able-bodied and disabled people.
The Calvert Trust
http://www.calvert-trust.org.uk/The Calvert Trust specialises in outdoor activities for disabled people.
Accessible Travel
http://www.accessibletravel.co.uk/Discover an exciting world of accessible holidays and travel for wheelchair users, slow walkers, mature travellers, their families and friends.
Disability Rights Commision
http://www.drc-gb.org/Disability Rights Commision is an independent body, established by an Act of Parliament to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
Finchale College
http://www.finchalecollege.co.uk/Finchale College is a Specialist Vocational College offering training and support for unemployed adults with a range of physical, mental and medical health issues and special needs.
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders. It has pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years and provides practical, medical and emotional support to people affected by the condition.
Back Up
http://www.backuptrust.org.uk/Back-Up is a national charity dedicated to providing opportunities for spinally injured and able bodied individuals to experience the buzz of outdoor activities together and so increase self belief, independence and motivation.
Independent Living
http://www.independentliving.co.uk/The UK's leading site for disabled and elderly people, carers and healthcare professionals.
The National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)
http://www.ncil.org.uk/This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field.
Scope
http://www.scope.org.uk/The disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Their aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/Aims to make everyday life easier for disabled peole, older people and carers, by giving expert and impartial advice about equipment for daily living.
Disabled Living Centres Council
http://www.dlcc.org.uk/Maintains a list of Disabled Living Centres around the UK.
Carers National Association
http://www.carersonline.org.uk/Exists for all individuals who act as carers, for disabled, elderly or frail people. It offers advice and information on all aspects of caring, to both carers and professionals.
AbilityNet
http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/Charity offering a comprehensive information service to people with disabilities on computer technology.
Radar (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)
http://www.radar.org.uk/Promotes provision and maintainence of accessible environments, by removing physical, organisational, attitudinal and technological barriers within the built environment.
I.T. Can Help
http://www.itcanhelp.org.uk/Establishes networks of volunteers who are experienced in using computers to visit disabled people at home to provide assistance.
Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE)
http://www.cae.org.ukProvides information on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people
National Federation of Housing Associations
http://www.housing.org.uk/Produces a directory of housing associations.
Disability Alliance Educational and Research Association
http://www.disabilityalliance.org/Provide advice and information on social security benefits for disabled people.
British Council of Disabled People (BCODP)
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/National umbrella organisation representing over 120 groups of disabled people who campaign for full civil rights legislation for all disabled people.
The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
http://www.skill.org.uk/Works to develop opportunities for students with disabilities in post 16 education and training, and the transition to employment.
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/Provides advice to parents who need information and support on education law and practice in schools including admissions, special needs, exclusions, bulying and complaints.
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
http://www.ipsea.org.uk/Free representation service supporting parents in preparing their appeal to the Special Education Needs (SEN) Tribunal.
REMAP
http://www.remap.org.uk/Aims to design, manufacture and supply equipment to disabled people where no commercial alternative is available. Commercially available equipment can also be modified to suit an individual.
Thrive
http://www.thrive.org.uk/Provides information and advice relating to gardening for disabled people of people with mental health problems. Services include advice on tools, equipment, and design.
Holiday Care
http://www.holidaycare.org.uk/Provides information and support for disabled people who wish to take a holiday.
Dial UK
http://www.dialuk.org.uk/There are 140 DIAL disability advice lines which give free, independent advice on all aspects of disability over the telephone and drop-in centres.
Counsel and Care for the Elderly
http://www.counselandcare.org.uk/Provides a service for older people, carers and professionals.
Help the Aged
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/Provides a service for older people, carers and professionals
Age Concern
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/Works to promote the well being of older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Action for Leisure
http://www.actionforleisure.org.uk/National information resource on play and leisure for disabled people of all ages. Its aim is to increase access to adequate and appropriate play and leisure opportunities.
British Wheelchair Sports Foundation
http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/Aims to develop support for wheelchair users including training teams to participate in international events.
Disability Sport England
http://www.disabilitysport.org.uk/Aims to develop, support and encourage sporting opportunities for people with disabilities.
TripScope
http://www.tripscope.org.uk/Free telephone information service providing advice on travel and transport for disabled and elderly people.
APT Charitable Trust - Disabled Flying
http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/The APT Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 to teach seriously physically disabled people to fly. Funded by donations APT offers trial flights and NPPL microlight training in two converted CFM Shadow Aircraft.
Brain and Spinal Cord
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/A useful web site providing information regarding the human brain and spinal cord.
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