Disability Resources

DSP Overseas DSP Overseas- Forum for discussion of support for disability and old age pensioners, and alliance for their carers, including those without registered disability, Centrelink decis… Australian Network on Disability Australian Network on Disability- Promotes businesses that encourage people with a disability as employees, customers or clients. ACE National ACE National- Non-profit organisation supporting disabled Australian writers and film makers, in publications and video production. Profile with training, events, blog and links t… Women with Disabilities Australia Women with Disabilities Australia- WWDA aims to improve the lives and opportunities of women and girls with disabilities. Articles publications, and reporrts on current issues, ne… Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People- A social and support group for sensory impaired people in the county. Details of events and membership. DisabledGo: Leeds DisabledGo: Leeds- A guide for disabled people, friends and companions, to access and facilities in Leeds. Leeds Advocacy Leeds Advocacy- A non-profit service aims to speak out for people with learning disabilities and help them to speak up for themselves; information about training services, activit… University of Leeds Disability Services University of Leeds Disability Services- Provides information, guidance and support to disabled people who work and study at the University and to those who aspire to do so. Leeds Involvement Project Leeds Involvement Project- A service users' and carers' organisation, enabling those who use community care services to take control over their own health and social care needs. I… Leeds Voluntary Sector Learning Disabilities Forum Leeds Voluntary Sector Learning Disabilities Forum- Profile and activities with newsletter and links to members. People in Action People in Action- Promotes social inclusion for adults and children with learning disabilities in Leeds. Information on their activities and contact details. Through the Maze Through the Maze- A resource for people with learning disabilities, carers and professionals in the Leeds area; includes information on social and leisure activities, holidays, ho… All Formats Transcription All Formats Transcription- Offers braille transcription services, large print, audio transcription and consultancy services to organisations, businesses and individuals BRIB - Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind BRIB - Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind- Charity for the blind and visually impaired by supporting organisations, with the aim of enabling blind people to lead their liv… Birmingham Disability Resource Centre Birmingham Disability Resource Centre- Offers encouragement and support to disabled people. Includes employment service and disability links. BID (Birmingham Institute for the Deaf) BID (Birmingham Institute for the Deaf)- Information on the services offered to deaf and hard of hearing people in the West Midlands. Includes their history, details of their Cent… Sunderland Carers' Centre Sunderland Carers' Centre- Offers support, information and advice to carers throughout the borough. Details of publications, courses, news and links. Stoke City Wheels In Motion - SCWIM Stoke City Wheels In Motion - SCWIM- The official disabled supporters club with information, contacts, membership, notice board, newsletter, and a fans forum. Shopmobility Sheffield Shopmobility Sheffield- Charity that enables access in the Sheffield City Centre and beyond, by offering scoota and wheelchair rentals at nominal costs. Volunteer information, rat… Signpost Sheffield Signpost Sheffield- An information site about the Joint Learning Disabilities Service in Sheffield. Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind- Details of the services provided by this registered charity, a list of forthcoming events and information about ways to help the organisatio… Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE ) Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE )- A parents' group supporting children with autistic spectrum disorders. Information about the autism spectrum, their activities a… Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs Yorkshire Association for Music and Special Educational Needs- Charity which promotes the making and enjoyment of music among disabled adults and children of all abilities. Landau Landau- Employment and work-related training charity for people with learning disabilities. Profile, activities and locations. Deaf Direct Deaf Direct- Offers a range of training, sports and awareness campaigns across the region. Profile and local resources. Support for Independent Living Support for Independent Living- Helps people in the South West to live independently in their own homes by providing emotional, practical and housing support. [Bristol and Torquay] Autism Sussex Autism Sussex- Charity. Information about the trust, the type of environment it provides for clients, its residences and outreach support, as well as what jobs and training are av… Down's Syndrome Association - South West Thames Area Down's Syndrome Association - South West Thames Area- Information on their activities and contact details. The Sussex Deaf Association The Sussex Deaf Association- Directory of events, services, training, and organisations of and for the deaf and hard of hearing in the county. Autism Initiatives Autism Initiatives- Provides residential, day-care, respite and education services for children and adults with autism throughout the North West. Information on services available…