Disability Resources

U Can Do IT U Can Do IT- Helps blind, deaf and disabled people by providing Computer and Internet training in their own homes at an affordable cost. Charity information, message board, detail… Royal London Society for the Blind Royal London Society for the Blind- Provider of education, training, employment opportunities, and support for people who have visual impairments. Information about their services… David Mulhall Centre David Mulhall Centre- The DMC treatment technique tackles dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD and other developmental disorders. Down's Syndrome Association London Down's Syndrome Association London- Support group for parents and carers of people with Down's Syndrome. Details of meetings and activities. Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency- Charity dedicated to helping those in need of support remain independent in their own homes. Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities- Pan disability county organisation led by disabled people, involved in the integration of disabled people into the Lincs comm… Autism Care (UK) Ltd Autism Care (UK) Ltd- Residential and day care facility for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Includes information about the condition and their services, news, a forum and… Leicestershire Down's Syndrome Group Leicestershire Down's Syndrome Group- Information about the support and advice network offered by this parents' group. Includes details of resources and services available to fami… Vista Vista- Offer services and support to the blind and visually impaired in Leicestershire and Rutland. Information about their activities, events, newsletter, and staff. Central Lancs ME/CFS Support Group Central Lancs ME/CFS Support Group- One of over 400 self-help, non-profit-making groups which span the country. Lancashire Learning Disability Consortium Lancashire Learning Disability Consortium- A group of Lancashire charities which offer supported living to those with learning disabilities. Details of members, code of values and… The Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper The Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper- Voluntary organisation produces on cassette a weekly digest from the local newspapers - East Kent Mercury, Dover Mercury and Dover Express - for… Dyslexia Association of Bexley Bromley Greenwich and Lewisham Dyslexia Association of Bexley Bromley Greenwich and Lewisham- Local affiliate of British Dyslexia Association. Offers overview, group, events, volunteers and help line. Hi Kent Hi Kent- Charity providing advice, information and useful equipment to assist deaf and hard of hearing people overcome problems associated with hearing loss. Includes events, pres… Kent Association for the Blind Kent Association for the Blind- Information about the services provided by this local charity. Contains some useful information about common diseases affecting vision and some tip… Isle of Wight Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association Isle of Wight Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association- Aims to serve the needs of those on the Island who are affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), their carers, family… Isle of Wight Society for the Blind Isle of Wight Society for the Blind- Local charity for blind and partially sighted people. Includes profile, information on sight loss, services, activities and events, and contac… Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind- Provides care and support to people with a visual impairment, using volunteers and a few staff. Information about their services, … Gloucestershire Lifestyles Gloucestershire Lifestyles- A community support network for those with a disability within the county. HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind HERIB - Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind- Provides outings, support, resources and help for visually impaired people in the local area. Choices and Rights Disability Coalition Choices and Rights Disability Coalition- Campaigning organisation for people with disabilities. Information and advice on a range of disability issues. Parents of Perthes Parents of Perthes- Perthes Disease, child hip disability, self help support group offer support and information to parents whose child has been diagnosed with Legg Calve Perthes … Downright Special Downright Special- Offering support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child with Down Syndrome. Autism Wessex Autism Wessex- A charity formerly known as The Wessex Autistic Society. Information about their education, support and care services for people with autistic spectrum disorders, a… Dorset People First Dorset People First- Organisation run by people with learning disabilities. Includes information about total communication, speaking up groups and training. Shekinah Shekinah- Agency established in 1992, for ex-offenders, homeless, socially excluded or victims of substance misuse. Includes projects to encourage work and trade, with contacts fo… Sight Support Derbyshire Sight Support Derbyshire- Offers a range of services to the visually impaired and blind in the county. Includes useful information, and details of services and volunteer opportuni… Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living- An organisation of disabled people, Europe's oldest CIL. Provide a range of services for disabled people in Derbyshire and surrounding c… West House, Cockermouth West House, Cockermouth- A charitable organisation providing a range of community based support services to people with learning disabilities living in West Cumbria. Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind- Information about the 'Blind Shop' in Barrow, and the society's residential home Ostley House.