If the information you need is not here or is out of
date, please
contact
Geoff Smith so that we can update our
records and try to help you.
Or if you know of a resource that might be useful to
others, please
tell us about it and we will add it to this
page. Most of these sites also include their own list of helpful links.
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Name |
Description |
Website / Telephone |
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Ability Net |
Assistive technology for
people with disabilities. |
www.abilitynet.co.uk |
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Accessible Events |
This guide is aimed at
helping ensure events are accessible to everyone. |
www.drc-gb.org |
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ASLTIP |
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent
Practice. |
www.helpwithtalking.com |
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Autistic Society
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Sharing information and research
about Autistic Spectrum Disorders. |
www.autisticsociety.org |
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BBC Holidays |
BBC website for travellers with disabilities. |
www.bbc.co.uk/holiday |
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BILD |
British Institute of Learning Difficulties. |
www.bild.org.uk
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Brain & Spine Foundation |
Research, education and
information aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and care of
people affected by disorders of the brain and spine. |
www.brainandspine.org.uk |
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British Sign Language |
This site uses moving
pictures to show the basic signs for British Sign Language. |
www.britishsignlanguage.com |
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Childcare Approvals |
May enable parents of
disabled children, who have them cared for at home, to claim working
tax credit. |
www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk
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4children |
National Charity dedicated
to creating opportunities and building futures for children. |
www.4children.org.uk |
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Can Be Done |
Travel Agent and Tour
Operator for European holidays. |
www.canbedone.co.uk
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Cerebra |
Charity for brain injured
children and young people. |
www.cerebra.org.uk
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Children's Society |
Founded in 1881 to care for
vulnerable children. |
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
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Cinema Free for Carers |
New card entitles a disabled
person's companion to a free cinema ticket. |
www.ceacard.co.uk |
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Conductive Education |
National Institute of
Conductive Education. |
www.conductive-education.org |
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Contact a Family |
UK charity providing support
and advice to parents of disabled children. |
www.cafamily.org.uk |
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DirectGov |
Government Information &
Services. |
www.direct.gov.uk |
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Disability Net |
Disability information and news service. |
www.youreable.com
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DisabledGo |
Detailed accessibility information
for facilities in cities around the UK. |
www.disabledgo.com
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Disabled Living
Foundation |
Helps older and disabled
people find equipment solutions that enable them to lead independent
lives. |
www.dlf.org.uk |
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Distance Learning |
National project from
Learning Skills Council, for people with disabilities or caring
responsibilities. |
www.nec.ac.uk |
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Early Support |
The central government
mechanism to improve the quality, consistency and coordination of
services for young disabled children and their families. |
www.earlysupport.org.uk |
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Easy Fundraising |
Raise funds
for Suffolk School for Parents when you shop online. |
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/uk/ssfp |
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Epliepsy (NSE) |
National Society for
Epilepsy is committed to providing information and support to people
with epilepsy. |
www.epilepsynse.org.uk
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Family Fund |
National organisation
helping families in need. |
www.familyfund.org.uk
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Fledglings |
Clothing and equipment
solutions for children with special needs. |
www.fledglings.org.uk |
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Formative Fun |
Toys and products for
children with special needs. |
www.formativefun.com |
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Free Directory Enquiries |
A free number for disabled
people - BT 195. |
0880 587 0195 |
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Health Visitors |
Information Health Visitors
and parents. |
www.healthvisitors.com |
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HemiHelp |
Information and support for
children and young people with Hemiplegia. |
www.hemihelp.org.uk |
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Kids |
Support and information on a
range of paths towards inclusion. |
www.kids.org.uk |
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LOADS |
Local Charity highlighting
local opportunities and raising awareness of Down Syndrome. |
www.loads.org.uk
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Makaton |
A unique language programme
for people with communication and learning difficulties. |
www.makaton.org |
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March Foundation |
Residential courses to help
children with learning impairments reach their full potential. |
www.marchfoundation.co.uk |
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Motability |
This Scheme provides
disabled people with safe, reliable and affordable cars. |
www.motability.co.uk |
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Nancy Oldfield Trust |
Water-borne activities on
the Norfolk Broads
for disabled and disadvantaged people. |
www.nancyoldfield.org.uk
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National Childrens' Bureau |
Promotes the voices,
interests and well-being of all children and young people. |
www.ncb.org.uk |
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Net Mums |
A local network for mums by
mums with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum with
young children in your home town. |
www.netmums.com |
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National
Family and Parenting Institute |
Independent charity working
to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the
wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly. |
www.nfpi.org |
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No Limits (formerly SPIN) |
Information and support for
disabled young people in Suffolk. |
www.nolimits.org.uk |
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Out & About |
Supporting disabled children in childcare settings. (In partnership
with Suffolk CC). |
www.out-and-about.org.uk |
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Parenting Forum |
National umbrella body for
people who work with parents. |
www.parentinguk.org
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Parents Centre |
Government information and
support for parents. |
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
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Partnerships in Care |
Independent UK provider of specialist mental health and related
services. |
www.partnershipsincare.co.uk |
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Play Helps |
How to
make toys for children with special needs. |
www.playhelps.com |
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Play Talks Pack |
Communication Passport and
Play Talks Pack (see
Scope Early Years). |
www.scope.org.uk/earlyyears |
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Pre-school Learning Alliance |
Educational
Charity representing and supporting 15,000
community pre-schools in England. |
www.pre-school.org.uk |
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Rail Station Access |
National and regional maps
showing which stations have access to platforms without the use of
steps. |
www.nationalrail.co.uk |
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RNIB |
Essential information for
parents of children with sight problems. |
www.rnib.org.uk |
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Scope |
National Charity providing support to
families of children with Cerebral Palsy. |
www.scope.org.uk |
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Scope - Early Years |
Provides help and information
to families of young children with Cerebral Palsy. |
www.scope.org.uk/earlyyears |
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Speechtx |
Ideas for improving early
tears communication, designed by speech and occupational therapists. |
www.speechtx.com |
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Suffolk County Council |
Local Government
Information & Services. |
www.suffolkcc.gov.uk |
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Sure Start |
Government programme to
bring together, early education, childcare, health and family
support. |
www.surestart.gov.uk
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TFH UK |
Carefully selected Special
Needs Toys designed to help you or those in your care
enjoy life, and achieve more. |
www.tfhuk.com |
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Time to Get Equal |
Sign the pledge and commit
yourself to Time to Get Equal. |
www.timetogetequal.org.uk
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Understanding Individual Needs |
Dedicated to developing the
understanding of the lives and circumstances of people with learning
disabilities. |
www.understandingindividualneeds.com |
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