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AbilityNet
Charity offering an information service to people with disabilities, and
others seeking advice on computer technology. Activities include consultancy
and assessment services to assist in choice and use of computer equipment at
work and at home. The centre can also advise people who have repetitive
strain injury who find keyboard and mouse work difficult. Local groups are
set up in Bristol, Cambridge, Liverpool, London, Reading, York, Weybridge
and Edinburgh. Opening hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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Age
Concern England
Age Concern England is a national charity that works to promote the well
being of older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable
experience. The head office provides support and advice to Age Concern
organisations around the country. These organisations provide the direct
services for older people locally and are independent charities in their own
right. Age Concern England has a grant fund for new or expanding projects of
direct benefit to older people which are run by charities or organisations
with charitable intentions. Publishes fact sheets and an 'Information
Bulletin' with information on community care, consumer affairs, disability
issues, health and health service information, heating, housing, income, and
parliament/government and legal affairs. All information is available via
Age Concern's web site or the telephone help line.
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British
Healthcare Trades Association
Represents 280 healthcare companies which supply products and services for
people with specific physical needs. It represents companies in the areas
which include: healthcare; furniture; mobility equipment; wheelchair
distribution; occupational health; orthopaedics; prescription appliances;
prosthetics; rehabilitation; stoma and continence care; surgical
instruments. A code of conduct governs all members.
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Can
Be Done Ltd
Tour operator and organiser of leisure 'days out' for disabled and less
agile people. Aims to enable those who have disabilities, to have access to
the same holiday and leisure facilities as those who are able-bodied, if at
all practical. Co-ordinates accommodation, transport and visits to most
areas of the world.
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Directory
of Accessible Airlines
Organisation that can provide information an accessible airlines worldwide.
Directory can be accessed via web site.
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Disabled
Drivers Motor Club Ltd
Registered charity which aims to promote and protect the interests and
welfare of disabled people, help and encourage them to achieve increased
mobility. Information on all aspects of mobility available from the office,
annual handbook or bi-monthly journal 'Disabled Motorist'. Benefits
available to members include 15% off most RAC membership; 10% off parking at
some BCP and APH airport car parks; manufacturers discount (additional to
discount negotiated with dealer) off most Renault vehicles not bought
through Motability; special insurance scheme; legal advice scheme;
concessions on some ferry travel. Disabled people join as full members, non
disabled people join as associate members, but may not qualify for benefits
offered to full members. Annual subscription œ10pa (single), œ15pa (joint)
Life membership; group membership (for organisations) œ50pa; Corporate
membership œ50pa. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm.
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Disabled
Drivers Association
Provides information and advice on driving, driving assessment, vehicle
adaptations, car insurance and mobility problems for members and
non-members. Have an adapted hotel, 'Ashwellthorpe Hall' in Norfolk,
accessible to wheelchair users (DDA members receive a 10% discount). Ferry
concessions available for driver members with lower limb disability.
Magazine, 'Magic Carpet' published quarterly and selection of advice
leaflets available. Local groups throughout UK meet to address local issues,
for example, access, pedestrianisation and to provide social meeting points.
Membership available singly or jointly if 2 members live at same address. œ10
for individuals and œ14 joint. second hand equipment may be advertised in
magazine
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Help
the Aged
This organisation campaigns and lobbies on behalf of older people, aiming to
improve the quality of life of older people in the UK, and internationally.
It operates Seniorline, a free national telephone advice and information
service for senior citizens, their relatives, carers and friends, which is
open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. They also run a winter warmth line (0800)
289404 and produce a range of free advice leaflets on health issues,
housing, home safety and money matters. It can supply Seniorline telephone
community alarms systems to older people on low incomes. Help the Aged runs
residential homes, sheltered housing and operates a unique Gifted Housing
scheme.
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Holiday
Care Service
Organisation, which provides information and support to disabled people who
wish to take a holiday. Service provides: information on sources of holiday
funding for disabled people on a low income; information on accessible
accommodation nationally and internationally; a range of publications
related to holidays; information on accessible visitor attractions and
transport; a reservation service for accommodation, including activity
holidays and respite care holidays.
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John
Grooms Association for Disabled People
John Grooms is a national Christian charity working with disabled people to
maintain their independence and improve their quality of life through the
provision of Care, Employment and Housing. Groom's Holidays is one of
several operating divisions of John Grooms. It offers a wide range of
accessible accommodation around England and Wales, including a fully
accessible river boat on the Norfolk Broads.
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Limbless
Association
To promote the general welfare and rehabilitation of people of all ages
without limbs through amputation or otherwise. Provides advice and
information to people born without limbs or who have had an amputation.
Promotes Rehabilitation through a home / hospital visiting service.
Membership and a quarterly newsletter.
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Motability
Charity helping disabled people and their families to become more mobile.
People in receipt of Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living
Allowance (DLA) or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) can use their
allowance to hire or buy a car, or buy a powered wheelchair.
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National
Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
Provide free, impartial and confidential advice, through local bureaux, to
anybody on any subject.
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Radar
Access Advisory Committee
Aims to promote provision and maintenance of accessible environments, by
removing physical, organisational, attitudinal and technological barriers
within the built environment.
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Spinal
Injuries Association
Aims to enable people with spinal injuries to control their lives and
achieve their goals. To represent the interests of all spinal cord injured
people, regardless of how the impairment occurred. To support all those
affected by spinal cord injury, including the friends and family of the
disabled person. Provides an up to date, accurate and comprehensive
information service covering a wide range of issues to do with spinal cord
injury. Telephone counselling service - (020) 8883 4296 offers both one-off
and ongoing counselling to spinal cord injured people, their partners,
families and friends. A link scheme enables some member volunteers to be
contacted on a chosen topic, through a confidential registration form.
Provides a list of solicitors, specialising in personal injury claims, who
will provide an initial interview free of charge. A personal assistance
service provides 24 hour, live-in help for spinal cord injured members in
England & Wales for up to 20 days per year. Membership from œ12.50 to
œ150. Produce a range of publications on spinal injury. Produce a
bi-monthly newsletter 'Forward' where advertisements can be placed for
second hand equipment.
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Tripscope
Telephone based transport information service for older people and people
with a disability. The service is free of charge.
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Yourable
Web site with information related to disability including news and sport, a
pen pals service, shopping centre, discussion groups, for sale/wanted, job
centre plus over 100 organisations. Forum pages for visitor contributions,
chatrooms, advertising for goods and services. Website creation service for
disabled and voluntary organisations and small businesses.
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