Links
Information Sites
- Ability.org - see the ability, not the disability - The Ability Project aim is to show that quality of life is related to how free a person is to make their own choices and for a significant number of disabled people computer technology and the Internet holds the keys to those choices.
- Access to UK Museums and Galleries - The Museums & Galleries Disability Association (MAGDA) exists to provide a forum for museum, gallery and culture-sector professionals to share information and expertise in addressing the needs of disabled users.
- Accessibility for the Disabled - A Design Manual for a Barrier Free Environment
- Benefits Agency - Find information on the main benefits for disabled people
- Blood Pressure Association - The Blood Pressure Association is a registered charity and was established in October 2000 with the aim of making a real difference to the 16 million people affected by high blood pressure in the UK.
- British Society for Disability and Oral Health - The aim of this society is to bring together all those intrested in the oral care of people with disabilities.
- British Standards Institute - BSI Group is a leading business services provider to organizations worldwide.
- CAE - The Centre for Accessible Environments - CAE is an information provider and a forum for collaborative dialogue between providers and users on how the built environment can best be made or modified to provide equality of access for all.
- Caring about Carers - If you look after a friend, relative or neighbour who needs support because of their sickness, age or disability
- Disability Living Foundation - Free, impartial advice about all types of equipment
- Disability Now - the UK's leading disability monthly
- Disability Rights Commission - We want a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens
- Disability Sport England - This site has been developed to give you more active information on the number one events agency
- Disabled Living Centres Council - Practical Solutions for Independence
- Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee - The website of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.We advise the UK Government on access for disabled people to transport.
- English Federation Disability Sports - We are the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England.
- EQUAL Research Network - A UK-wide EPSRC funded Network for Extending Quality Life of Older People and Disabled People
- For people with disabilities, the elderly and infirm - The Web Site dedicated to peoplewith disabilities, the Elderly and Infirm
- Hearing Concern - Empowering deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK
- Lewis 4x4 Ltd - Lewis 4x4 Ltd are Independent Land Rover Specialists in Neath South Wales, carrying out Servicing, Repairs, Diagnostic checks, Tyre-fitting and Upgrades.
- Mencap Learning Disabilities - UK's leading learning disability charity
- Milton stay-dry - Incontinence Advice and Products ...
- National Association of the Deaf - The Legal Rights section of the NAD website contains information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- RADAR - Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Royal National Institute for the Blind - Helping you live with sight loss.
- Royal National Institute for the Deaf - Changing the world of deaf and hard of hearing people.
- SCOPE - for people with Cerebral Palsy - For disabled people achieving equality
- Social Inclusion - We are a Business and Community Psychology practice which focuses on Social Inclusion. Our service covers both training and consultancy in four main areas.
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers.
- Spinal Cord Injury Peer Information Library - A resource describing the assistance technology experiences of individuals with spinal cord injury from their own perspective.
- Spinal Injuries Association - We are the national organisation of spinal cord injured people.
- The Disabled Living Foundation - Free, impartial advice about all types of equipment
- The UN and Persons with Disabilities - Promoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Visually Hidden Disabilities - Attempting to open doors for people with hidden voices.
Manufacturers
- Freerider - Electric scooters for disabled people
- Kozee Komforts - Quality clothing and accessories for scooters and wheelchairs.
- Medicare Technology - one of the UK's fastest growing manufacturers and distributors of mobility and health care products.
- Medicare Technology - Innovation in Mobility and Healthcare
- Minivator - Ultimate quality Stair and Bath lifts.
- Mountway - Bringing independence to life
- Rise & Recline - Established & specialist manufacturer of high quality adjustable furniture.
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