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The Disabilities Trust is supported by a wide range of partners – groups and organisations which share our aims.

If your group or organisation would like to join the list of links please contact lucy.dann@thedtgroup.org

ableize: UK disability and health web directory
Site includes advice, information, disabled goods, facilities and services with comprehensive listings of specific disabilities and children's section; also access issues, education and the arts.
http://www.ableize.com

The Aidis Trust
Website giving advice, information and support on all aspects of computing for disabled people. A non-profit shop also gives substantial discounts to people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
Tel: 020 7426 2130
www.aidis.org.

Arberry Profile
The Arberry Profile features editorial addressing issues at the heart of disability and employment, as well as career opportunities and interviews for disabled students and graduates.
www.arberryprofile.co.uk/

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
0115 958 0585
www.apil.com

Autobility Ltd
0800 298 9290
Quality used vehicles for wheelchair users.
www.autobility.co.uk

Behaviour Support Services
Challenging Behaviour Support Services provide child behaviour management advice, behaviour support & challenging behaviour training for local authorities, agencies & parents. Tel. 0845 619 0102
www.behavioursupport.org.uk

Bathing Made Easy
Free, impartial search and comparison website for walk-in baths, bath seats, showers, grab rails and other personal care products for older and disabled people from the Disabled Living Foundation.
www.bathingmadeeasy.com

Bluebird Community Partnership
Offers a dial-a-ride service across mid-Sussex, providing door-to-door independence for people with restricted mobility.
Tel: 01444 471919.
Email: bluebird253133@btopenworld.com

BFK Books
Welcome to BFKbooks, we're not just another place promoting books, we provide independent book reviews, and author interviews, whilst raising awareness, and funds, for the care of Adults with Autism.
www.bfkbooks.com

Brain Injury Association of Queensland
Includes a range of fact sheets about issues facing people with a head injury, their families, carers and associated professionals.
www.biaq.com.au/facts.htm

Brainwave
We are a national children's charity with 26 years experience of working with children, from 6 months to 12 years, who have a brain injury, chromosome or genetic condition resulting in disability, and developmental delay. We also support families with children who have Autism.
www.brainwave.org.uk

British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers
Tel: 07002 222426

British Institute for Brain Injured Children
BIBIC is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, developmental delay, traumatic and acquired brain injury and specific learning difficulties such as attention deficits hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Tel: 01278 684060
www.bibic.org.uk

Brain Injury Services
01763 255600
www.partnershipsincare.co.uk

CMSUK Case Management Society of the UK
Tel: 0118 948 2272
www.cmsuk.org

Counselling Directory
The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Cygnet Health Care
An independent provider of autism services in Kent, which is currently expanding its services by offering Outreach, Short Break, Shared Care & Parental Support services in North West and South West England.
www.cygnethealth.co.uk/autism/

Directgov
Information for disabled people
www.direct.gov.uk/disability
Information for carers
www.direct.gov.uk/carers

Disability-Disabled
A website designed for children and adults who have impaired mobility or movement and to help in giving you what you need when you need it. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to order the goods you need and get them to you as quickly as possible. http://www.disability-disabled.co.uk/

DisabledGo
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK and Ireland. Their detailed access information will empower you to judge the disabled access to venues for yourself.
www.disabledgo.info

Disability Positive Jobs
Add your CV to the jobseekers database and let employers & recruiters from all over the world find you. Filter through one of the our jobs database. Search by Category, Location and Keyword. Find your dream job today.
www.disabilitypositivejobs.co.uk

Disability Rights Commission
Tel: 08457 622633
www.drc-gb.org

The Diversity Group
Our aim is to eliminate barriers into employment and education though reassuring people from all backgrounds that there are organisations offering an equal and fair chance, thus encouraging people to pursue careers, education and training regardless of age, disability, gender, race sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ultimately for the workforce of organisations to reflect the society in which they operate.
www.thediversitygroup.co.uk

Dogs For The Disabled
Dogs for the Disabled is a pioneering charity that trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled children and adults in order to achieve greater independence.
www.dogs for the disabled.org

Easy Fundraising.org
Provides a FREE fundraising service where you can raise funds for DT and BIRT when you shop online.
http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/

Epilepsy Action
Tel: 0808 800 5050
www.epilepsy.org.uk

Equality Britain
Equality Britain formerly Ethnic Britain aims to promote an inclusive society.
www.equalitybritain.co.uk

Headway Helpline
0808 800 2244
www.headway.org.uk

Foundations Independent Living Trust
Helps vulnerable people to live with dignity in their own homes by supporting the work of local Home Improvement Agencies and other organisations that help people keep their homes safe, secure and in good repair.
www.foundationstrust.org.uk

Hoffmann Foundation for Autism
A charity offering both residential and counselling services to adults on the autistic spectrum.
Tel: 020 8964 6650
www.hoffmannfoundation.org.uk

I CAN
I CAN works to support the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with speech, language and communication needs.
Tel: 0845 225 4071
www.ican.org.uk

Independent Living Association
The Independent Living Association is a not-for-profit organisation promoting and supporting independence for disabled people in West Sussex, helping people set up and run their own care support under the county's Direct Payments (DP) scheme, personal budgets and other forms of self-directed support.
Tel: 01903 219482
www.ilawestsussex.org

Living Made Easy
'Living made easy' provides clear, practical advice about daily living equipment. You can contact a DLF occupational therapist for advice, search for product information, add reviews and join our community to share your experiences.
www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk

Mental Health Care UK
Mental Health Care UK are leading independent providers of specialist mental health and learning disability services throughout North Wales and North West England.
www.mentalhealthcare-uk.com

Mobility Advice
Mobility Advice Line are a charity who help people who wish to know about claiming benefits, where to buy/rent wheelchairs and/or scooters and where to get repairs done. They also have a specialist who can help advise you on how to claim back unlawful bank charges. www.mobility-advice.org.uk

Mobility Friendly Homes Ltd
Tel: 01323 418909
www.mobilityfriendlyhomes.co.uk

Momentum In Scotland
Momentum works in partnership throughout Scotland to enable and empower disabled and excluded people to identify and acheive their goals.
Tel: 0141 221 2333
www.momentumscotland.org

National Autistic Society
We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives.
www.autism.org.uk

Need 2 Know Books
Self Help and Essential Guide books For Young People, Parents, Teachers, & Professionals.
www.need2knowbooks.co.uk

Neurological Alliance
Tel:020 7463 2074
www.neurologicalalliance.org.uk

PPS - Prime Performance Solutions
Prime Performance Solutions is a specialist training company with a unique, inspirational approach to Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Our accredited courses are proven to transform lives and produce substantial savings to services. Autistic Spectrum Training is available to Professionals, Carers & Parents across the UK. Contact us now and make a difference.....
Tel:0844 879 3228
www.pps-training.co.uk

Introducing Parent Voice!

Parent Voice is a brand new service for parents and carers of disabled children and young people in Hampshire being run by Barnardos and The Rose Road Association, contracted by Hampshire County Council. Barnardos will be your point of contact if you live in the East or North of Hampshire and Rose Road will be your point of contact if you live in the Western area. This service is dedicated to helping you, the parents and carers, influence the services you receive, and ensuring a one stop shop for the information you want! Parents are invited to register on the website www.parentvoice.info

We will be providing a range of information services such as texts, newsletters and much more! Already in post and available to contact are Sally-Ann Whitehouse of Barnardos, who will be co-ordinating the East and North hubs, and Lucy Fripp of Rose Road who is the assistant for the Western area.

You can reach Sally on 07947834613 and Lucy on 02380 721206. www.parentvoice.info

Priory Group
Independent provider of acute mental healthcare services (the Priory Hospital Roehampton), day therapy services, secure mental healthcare services, specialist education services for youngsters with autistic spectrum disorders and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, fostering services and neuro-rehabilitation services.
www.priorygroup.com

Rehabilitation of Executive Disorders: A guide to theory and practice
edited by Andrew Worthington and Michael Oddy
A concise and accessible review of best practice in the rehabilitation of executive disorders containing several contriubtions from The Disabilities Trust and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust staff.
Order your copy

The SLC Group
The SLC group provides supported living services for adults and young people. Our services are designed to support people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders who require support to live in their own homes or shared tenancies. We support people to find a routine which reduces anxiety and builds on goals and aspirations. We take referrals from individuals, social services, PCTs, families, friends and health professionals. We work across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Merseyside and Derbyshire.
The SLC Group

Spinal Injuries Association
Tel: 08456 786633
www.spinal.co.uk

St Andrews Kemsley Unit
Tel: 01604 616000
www.stah.org

Stephen Wiltshire
Stephen is a remarkably talented artist, possessing an almost photographic memory. Heis also autistic and up until the age of 8 was mute and did not relate well to others. It is through his astounding art that he has been able to learn to communicate and has re-intergrated with society around him. In 2006 he was named as a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in recognition for his services to the artworld and he is also the subject of a Channel 5 documentary "Extraordinary People".
www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk

Stroke Association
Helpline: 0845 3033100
Tel: 020 7463 2074
www.stroke.org.uk

Talking Point
One stop shop for information on communication development and speech, language and communication needs.
www.talkingpoint.org.uk

Telecare Made Easy
Telecare consists of equipment and services that support your safety and independence in your own home. The equipment can sense risks such as smoke, floods and gas, can remind you to take pills and even call for help if you fall. A help centre can be contacted automatically if any of these problems occur in your home. Part of the Disabled Living Foundation.
http://www.telecaremadeeasy.com

Think Differently About Autism Campaign
The second phase of the National Autistic Society’s think differently about autism campaign. Autism is a serious, lifelong condition. Without the right support, it can have a profound – sometimes devastating – effect on individuals and families.
www.think-differently.org.uk

Urban UK Online
Widely regarded as one of the most proactive promoters of diversity and equality in Britain, Urban UK's primary objective is to promote equal opportunities to people from every kind of minority background or lifestyle, including race, gender, disability, age, faith and sexual orientation.
www.urbanukonline.com

Whinfell School
Residential special school in Kendal specialising in ASD and related communication and behavioural difficulties.
www.whinfellschool.co.uk

Yes2Work
An organisation that aims to help people who are out of work because of illness or disability, find and keep jobs.
www.yes2work.org.uk

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