Useful Links
General Disability Links
- How to Calm a Child With Autism https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-calm-a-child-with-autism-4177696
- Sleep Help For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder https://weightedjournal.com/sleep-help-asd-resource/
- Everything You Need to Know About Transportation for All https://limoservicesusa.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-accessible-transportation-for-all/
- How to Create a Safe, Sensory-Friendly Garden for Your Child With Special Needs https://www.wikilawn.com/blog/landscaping/create-safe-sensory-friendly-backyard-landscape-special-needs-child/
- Treating Sensory Processing Issues https://childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/
- Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Autism https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism
- Classroom Accommodations for Kids with Sensory Issues https://www.sensorysmarts.com/working_with_schools.html
- Moving with Special Needs Kids – A Guide for Parents – https://www.yourstoragefinder.com/moving-with-special-needs-kids
- A Definitive Guide to Travelling with Disabilities https://www.comparetravelinsurance.com.au/resources/travel-insurance-disabilities-guide
- Assisted Travel information when travelling by train from Network South East – https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/more-travel-help/assisted-travel
- Child Birth Injuries https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/
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Disabled Parents Network a UK network of disabled parents with news, helpline and a range of resources
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YoureAble.com (www.youreable.com) disability information and news services. Lots of disability links and information. Used to be called DisabilityNet
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Tree of Hope Childrens Charity – www.treeofhope.org.uk – Their mission is to transform the lives of sick children and empower families.Tree of Hope offers hope to the families of sick and disabled children in the UK who need specialist medical surgery, treatment and therapy in order to free them from suffering, giving a better quality to their young lives
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Enabled London (www.enabledlondon.com) A guide to accessible amenities in London.
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Capability Scotland Provides a range of services to disabled children and adults in Scotland.
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disABILITY Information and Resources Stacks of useful links.
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Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card gives free cinema access in participating cinemas for carers accompanying disabled people.
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Disabled Peoples’ International Promotes human rights of disabled people. Includes online newsletter.
- Limbless Association
- GB Wheelchair basketball association
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The government’s disability site includes details on the ‘new deal’ for disabled people, the Disability Rights Commission, the Disability Rights Task Force, Disability Discrimination Act, Residential Training for People with Disabilities, etc.
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Scope National organisation for people with cerebral palsy.
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AbilityHub Assistive technology solutions for disabled people, including visual impairment solutions (US site).
- Pegasus Counselling Service – Professional Therapeutic Mobile Councelling – email: [email protected] Tel:07771518718
Independent Ocupational Therapist
- Ruth Steel OT Ltd – Equipment Advice & Recommendations – Home Assesments – Tel: 0773 654 6481 email: [email protected]
Disabled Living Centres
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Institute on Independent Living (Sweden)
Benefits and Rights Advice
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rightsnet welfare rights website for advice workers (www.rightsnet.org.uk)
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EntitledTo provides free calculators to help you work out your entitlement to benefits and tax credits. www.entitledto.co.uk
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Adviceguide provides basic advice and information your rights, run by The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux www.adviceguide.org.uk
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Department of Work and Pensions www.dwp.gov.uk
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Benefits Enquiry Line: 0800 882200. Open 10am – 4pm (Mon – Fri) A Freephone line run by the benefits agency for disabled people for advice on all State Benefits. Written information in Braille and large print. Minicom Service available.
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Disability Rights: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/
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Disablement Income Group: (020) 7263 2981. Promotes the welfare of disabled people through a programme of advocacy, fieldwork, information, publications, research and training.
Disability Travel
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www.beachwithinreach.org.uk Helping people with Mobility impairments access the Beaches in Thanet.
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Disabled Holiday Directory A guide to accessible holidays, run by disabled people.
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Wheelchair Travel Rental of Accessible Vehicles
- A Definitive Guide to Travelling with Disabilities:
- This podcast covers real-life experiences and useful information on accessible transport