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(Invisible) Disabilities in the UK Links for disabled children in the UK in areas such as special needs, support groups, recreation, and general information about disabilities.
http://www.geocities.com/dolfrog/index.html
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A Step Forward Informational and community site for young disabled people and their parents. Includes local and national useful contacts as well as news, pen pals and interviews.
http://www.astepforward.co.uk
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A-Z to Deafblindness James Gallagher's site with information and resources for deafblind people.
http://www.deafblind.com
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AbilityNet Disability and computing charity offering assessments, advice, information and support.
http://www.abilitynet.co.uk
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Access-Ability One stop link shop for those with disabilities. Includes informative articles on current UK legislation plus travel, health, equipment and a notice board.
http://www.access-ability.org/
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Accessible UK Accessibility guide. Detailed information county by county on the accessibility to disabled people of accommodation, recreation facilities, shopping, and other places.
http://www.accessibleuk.com
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ADP The Association of Disabled Professionals website offers, advice, support, resources and general information for disabled professionals, entrepreneurs, students and the self employed.
http://www.adp.org.uk
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After 16 Resources for disabled teenagers who are leaving school. Site includes information on money matters, further education and work.
http://www.after16.org.uk
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ATL Holidays Specialists in travel and holidays for wheelchair users, the mobility impaired and seniors as well as their friends, families and carers. Details of a wide range of holidays categorised by destination and information on how to book.
http://www.accessibletravel.co.uk
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Auditory Processing Disorder in the United Kingdom A voluntary organisation to promote recognition of this disorder. Information section, member area, links and calendar.
http://www.apduk.org
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Ayrshire Special Games Information about a tournament for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, staged at Inverclyde Sports Centre in November 2002.
http://www.ayrshirespecialgames.org
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British Disabled Angling Association News, events, information on various types of angling, where to fish, competitions and how to join.
http://www.bdaa.co.uk
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British Services Disabilities Governing UK bodies concerning disabilities plus web sites concerned with disabilities.
http://www.britishservices.co.uk/disabilities.htm
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Deaf-uk Mailing list for deaf people in the UK.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deaf-uk
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Dial UK Registered charity with 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people. Site designed for disabled people. News, information, local contact points, services, how to volunteer.
http://www.dialuk.org.uk
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Disability Aids, disabled equipment, showers, bathrooms, toilets and kitchens for the disabled Disability Aids, disabled equipment, showers, bathrooms, toilets and kitchens for elderly and disabled customers.
http://www.beatability.co.uk
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Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance Guide to and self-assessment service for these two government benefits. Includes bulletin board and chat room.
http://www.benefitsnow.co.uk
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Disability Now Print publication for "everyone with an interest in disability". Includes archive.
http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk
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Disabled Driver´s Association Informative and supportive organisation for disabled drivers in the UK. The company runs roadshows and campaigns for disabled people too.
http://www.dda.org.uk
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Disabled Holiday Directory Listings of holiday accommodation and services for the disabled and handicapped in the UK and Ireland.
http://www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
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Dog AID Charity which specialises in helping the physically disabled to train their OWN pet dogs to work as assistance dogs. Details of training available and fundraising activities.
http://www.dogaid.org.uk
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Employment Opportunities A charity founded by major UK employers which helps people with disabilities to find and retain work. Full information on trustees and senior staff, how the service works, a quiz for employers and how to benefit from the opportunities on offer.
http://www.opportunities.org.uk
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Enableme2 Directories and guides to health care information, organisations, education, support groups and events. Also has online shop.
http://www.enableme2.com
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Equal Ability Group Provide consulting, training and other resources to organizations wishing to understand their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Information, publications and password-protected client area.
http://www.equalability.com
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Fair Mobility Registered charity operating a fleet of electric scooters and electric/manual wheelchairs which they take to outdoor events and shows for the use of disabled people. Details of this service, with calendar.
http://www.fairmobility.co.uk
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Family Fund Trust Charity aiming to support, advise and possibly help with funds for families with severely disabled children.
http://www.familyfundtrust.org.uk
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Focus on Disability Range of information for those disabled and their carers.
http://www.crossd17.freeserve.co.uk
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Gateshead Access Panel Disability access consultants and pressure group. Publications, information on training, auditing and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.gatesaccess.dial.pipex.com
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Independent Living Site includes news, reviews, products and information designed to help disabled people live independently.
http://www.independentliving.co.uk
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Jubilee Sailing Trust Aims to strengthen integration between physically disabled and able-bodied people through the medium of tall ship sailing
http://www.jst.org.uk
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Just Mobility Mobility resources, services and products.
http://www.justmobility.com
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Leonard Cheshire Information, support, assistance and publications for disabled people. News and views, online donation facility and links to other resources.
http://www.leonard-cheshire.org
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MERU (Medical Engineering Resource Unit) A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment.
http://www.meru.org.uk
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Motability Charity which helps disabled people and their families to become more mobile.
http://www.motability.co.uk
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National Association of Blue Badge Holders Independant Alliance here to promote awareness for disabled people on mobility matters. You can become a member.
http://www.bluebadge.org.uk
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National Centre for Tactile Diagrams Based at the University of Hertfordshire, providing tactile diagrams maps and pictures, with supporting materials, for blind and visually impaired people for education, work and leisure.
http://www.nctd.org.uk
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NE Ability Information on employment, sport, general lifestyle and other resources for people with disabilities and supportive organisations in the North East.
http://www.n-e-ability.co.uk
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Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society Mencap Society holding the interests of people with learning disabilities and their carers in the Hambleton and Richmondshire Districts of North Yorkshire. Site includes useful links database.
http://www.northallertonmencap.org.uk
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Orchard Vale Trust -Residential homes for people with learning disabilities Site of Orchard Vale Trust, a charity that provides residential homes for people with learning disbailities. Find out more about Orchard Vale Trust and how you can help us to help ourselves
http://www.orchardvaletrust.org.uk
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Ouch! BBCi lifestyle site that reflects the wider view of life for disabled people, with creativity, community, news, messageboards, humour, and user interaction.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch
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Parents for Inclusion Support site run for parents by parents who have disabilities. Includes press releases and family stories.
http://www.parentsforinclusion.org
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Prospects a Christian charity for people with learning disabilities Propsects, is a Christian voluntary organisation which provides a range of residential and day services to people with learning disabilities
http://www.prospects.org.uk
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Remploy Ltd Expands the opportunities for disabled people in sustainable work both within Remploy and externally. Britain's largest employer of people with disabilities.
http://www.remploy.co.uk
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Sense Organisation for people who are deafblind or have associated disabilities.
http://www.sense.org.uk
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Sight Link The link between the visually impaired and the family. Print to Braille, Braille to Print greetings cards, letters and other documents. News, tools, advice and information.
http://www.sight-link.co.uk
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The CK Trust Fund Helps all disabled people with shopping as well as providing a chat room for all to use.
http://www.thecktrustfund.freeuk.com
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The Good Access Guide Directory of accessible and disability-friendly products, services and companies. Links organised alphabetically.
http://www.goodaccessguide.co.uk
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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Provides guide dogs and other services.
http://www.gdba.org.uk
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The Living Paintings Trust Registered charity that offers a free service for visually impaired people, their families, carers and schools. They produce specialist touch and sound packs that explain a wide variety of pictures. Information on packs and library service.
http://www.livingpaintings.org
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Turn Around Not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide at budget rates services such as disability awareness training and help in drafting handbooks or policies. Information on services offered and a comprehensive set of links.
http://www.turnaround.cdis.co.uk
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Where To Go Next A directory of facilities providing residential care and accommodation for young adults post 16 with special needs.
http://www.geocities.com/nlatheron/front_page.html
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Zapperuk Site that helps people with implanted defibrillators.
http://www.zapperuk.freeuk.com
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