List of Useful Contacts (general)
Benefits |
Department for Work and Pensions
Lots of information on allowances.
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Disability Alliance
Disability Alliance (DA), publishers of the Disability Rights Handbook, is regarded as the leading authority on social security benefits for...
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East Bristol Advice Services
Provides information and advice on sickness, disability benefits and housing. Good guides on Disability Living Allowance.
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Government Site
Go to Money, Tax and Benefits on the Home Page. Then click on Disabled People on the left hand side...
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Bereavement |
The Child Bereavement Charity
The Child Bereavement Charity provides support to families and professionals when a child dies or when a child is bereaved...
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The Compassionate Friends (TCF)
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others...
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Winstons Wish
Winston's Wish helps families that have suffered a bereavement to deal with the many aspects of their loss.
Their website has lots...
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Clothing & Footwear |
National Orthotics
A lot of children with disabilities have poor muscle tone. This can lead to collapsed arches and it is advisable...
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Racketys Clothes
Indoor and outdoor clothes for children with special needs. Also swim wear and some toys.
Some very sensible ideas.
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Computers / IT |
Ability Hub
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. The web site will...
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AbilityNet
Advice and support to people with disabilities, professionals and employers on all computer related issues.
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BECTA
Becta is the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning.
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Closing the Gap
Assistive technology resources for children and adults with special needs.
A very comprehensive site full of news, developments, hardware and software.
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Crick Software
Makers & suppliers of easy to use reading and writing software for children of all abilities and children/people with special needs.
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Inclusive Technology
Education software, switches, computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with special needs.
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RJ Cooper and Associates
Software and hardware for children/people with special needs.
American site with a very broad range of equipment, worth a look.
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Counselling |
3Cs Counselling Service
3Cs is a free, confidential service for families of all children with special needs, living/working in the boroughs of Ealing,...
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Aspect
An organisation dedicated to furthering recognition & understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
They provide training, INSET days and counselling.
The following services...
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Respond
Supports children and people with learning difficulties who have suffered trauma and/or abuse. Support is extended to their families, carers...
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Dance and Theatre Groups |
Albert & Friends Instant Circus
Albert & Friends Instant Circus exists to develop the creative potential of young people, irrespective of their socio-economic environment or...
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