Disability Links
Disability Links
The following links on this webpage all point to external websites and as such Tameside MBC have no control over their content. These links have been gathered together for your convenience.
- AbilityHub
AbilityHub - Assistive Technology Solutions for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
+(802) 775 1993 Website: www.abilityhub.com 
- Ability Net
Provides expertise on computer access for disabled adults and children, at home, at work or in the classroom, offering a full range of services including free advice and information, awareness training, individual assessment and the supply of computer equipment.
0800 269 545 
enquiries@abilitynet.co.uk Website: www.abilitynet.org.uk
- Arts Dyslexia Trust
Promotes understanding of visual-spatial literacy, which many people, including those labeled dyslexic, learn and develop from. Offers help lines and advice on schools, courses and higher education.
01303 813 221 ArtsDysT@aol.com
- ASPIRE (The Association for Spinal Injury Research)
Its national training centre offers IT courses and computer adaptations enabling people with very little or no use of the hands to use computers, specifically, but not exclusively, those with spinal cord injury.
020 8950 1928 info@aspire.org.uk Website: www.aspire.org.uk
- Assistive Technology@RehabTool.com
A place to find assistive technology information, products and services for children and adults with disabilities. Their team of assistive technology specialists can help you choose the right equipment for your needs, tell you where to find it, and how much it costs. Their web site features a resource centre on assistive technology with links to product databases, news and events, books and videos, and much more.
Address: RehabTool.com, PO Box 572190, Houston, TX 77257
281 531 6106 281 531 6406 info@rehabtool.com Website: www.rehabtool.com
- Betsie
Betsie stands for BBC Education Text to Speech Internet Enhancer, and is a simple Peel script which is intended to alleviate some of the problems experienced by people using text to speech systems for web browsing:
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/education/betsie
- British Epilepsy Association
The British Epilepsy Association has launced an internet based community for people with epilepsy:
Website: www.epilepsy.org.uk
- CALL Centre (Communication Aids for Language and Learning)
Provides specialist expertise in technology for children with speech, communication and/or writing difficulties, in schools across Scotland
0131 651 6235/6236 call-centre@ed.ac.uk
- CAST (The Centre for Applied Special Technology)
An educational, not-for-profit organisation that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people including those with disabilities.
USA 978 531 8555 Website: www.cast.org.uk
- CCPD (Computer Centre for People with Disabilities)
Supports the needs of disabled students within the University of Westminister. Offers needs assessments and specialist IT training for all UK students pursuing claims under the Disabled Students Allowance.
0206 911 5000 Website: www.wmin.ac.uk/ccpd
- Charity Commission
The Charity Commision is a UK government department that exists to give the public confidence in the integrity of charities. Their website includes:details of all 180,000 registered charities in England and Wales;most of their publications in a choice of formats;lastest developments and publications. Also included are consultation documents, for example on Trustee Remuneration, discussion documents, for example on The Independence of Charities from the state:
Website: www.charity-commision.gov.uk
- Church Urban Fund
The Church Urban Fund supports practical, locally inspired initiatives which enable people to overcome despair, turn ideas into action and bring new hope to their lives and the lives of their communities:
Website: www.cuf.org.uk
- Community Development Foundation
The Community Development Foundation sets out to strength communities by ensuring the effective participation of people in the decision making processes which affect their lives. Their site includes material on regeneration, capacity building, social inclusion and more:
Website: www.communitymatters.org.uk
- Contact A Family
Families of children with disabilities or special needs can be linked through Contact a Family's new publication. It provides information, advice and one to one linking for families caring for children, has a directory of medical summaries and sources of information. Find it at:
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
- Deaf Essential Ltd
Help to improve access for the Deaf community by providing top quality, registered interpreters - and improve access to the Deaf community by training people in British Sign Language (BSL), Deaf awareness and our translation and media service.
- Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)
A national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of daily living equipment for disabled adults and children, older people, their carers and families.
Website: www.dlf.org.uk
- Disability Net
Disability Net carries a list of Nationwide Situations Vacant:
Website: www.youreable.com/TwoShare/getPage/08Work/Site/Introduction
- Disabled Workers Co-operative
The Disabled Workers Co-operative is a 'not-for-profit' organisation that is creating an online Database of the skills, products and services that disabled people have to offer. Registration on the database is free and it is free for anyone to use. They have an eJobs Portal aimed at disabled jobseekers where you are able to advertise your vacancies and search for employees free. They also have a popular Directory of websites that list organisations, service providers and useful products for the disabled such as Assistive Technology, mobility products and holidays. Listing in the Directory is free in return for a link on your website.
www.disabledworkers.org.uk/Contact.htm Website: www.disabledworkers.org.uk
- Down's Heart Group
Charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.
0845 166 8061 0845 166 8061 info@dhg.org.uk Website: http://www.dhg.org.uk/
- Drake Music Project
Using specialist and adapted electronic technology, Drake Music enables disabled people unable to play conventional musical instruments to compose and perform there own music.
020 8692 9000 info@drakemusicproject.com Website: www.drakemusicproject.org
- Equal Ability CIC
Offers consultancy and training to help organisations meet a wider equality and diversity agenda. Offers peer support and training for disabled people. Conducts research, particularly into the disabling barriers within society and is involved in projects that further the inclusion of disabled people.
01924 270 335 mail@equalability.com Website: www.equalability.com
- FAST (The Foundation for the Advancement of Assistive Technology)
Aims to facilitate the advancement of assistive technology by liaising between research and development institutions, manufacturers, service providers and end-users.
01865 227 599 01865 227 294 info@fastuk.org Website: www.fastuk.org
- Focus On Disability
Has a wide range of general information for the disabled and their carers in the UK.
David@focusondisability.org.uk Website: www.focusondisability.org.uk
- Greater Manchester Downs Dyndrome Association
Greater Manchester Downs Syndrome Association have a support website:
Website: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Humanity
A global organisation with the aim of reducing and then eliminating the comparative disadvantage caused by the continuing rapid development of information and communications technology.
humanITy@atlas.co.uk Website: http://www.humanity.org.uk/
- IT-Can-Help
A voluntary service which assists disabled users for whom the computer is their principal means of communication to get more out of their computers - to choose new systems, set up accessibility aids and get online.
Website: www.itcanhelp.org.uk/
- Leonard Cheshire
Disability care charity providing support services for people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. Meets the needs of disabled people and their carers with innovative and flexible approaches to social care.
020 7802 8200 020 7502 8250 Website: www.lcdisability.org
- Living Made Easy
Impartial advice and information for older and disabled people, care and care professionals providing lcear, practical advice on daily living equipment thus empowering individuals to make an independent choice.
Website: www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk
- Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB Foundation supports under funded charities which help disadvantaged or disabled people of all ages to play a fuller role in the community:
Website: www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk
- Mencap
Works with people with a learning disablility to fight discrimination. Campaigns to ensure that their rights are recognised.
0207 454 0454 Website: www.mencap.org.uk
- National Aids Trust
NAT is a charity dedicated to policy research and campaigning to improve the UK's prevention efforts and the quality of life of people with HIV.
Website: www.nat.org.uk
- National Autistic Society
Charity for people with autism and their families, spear-heads national and international incentives and provides a strong voice for autism.
Tel: 0845 070 4004. Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Website: www.autism.org.uk
or www.info.autism.org.uk
- Our Kids' Eyes
A local support group for families and carers of children and teenagers with any disability
Website: http://uk.geocities.com/oketameside/
- RADAR (Royal Association for Disability And Rehabilitaion)
Organisation run by and working for disabled people, campaigns for equal rights for disabled people.
020 7250 3222 radar@radar.org.uk Website: www.radar.org.uk
- RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind)
Provides information and practical services to help blind people live their lives. They challange all who put up barriers in the path of blind and partially sighted people.
020 7388 1266 or 0345 023 153 Website: www.rnib.org.uk
- RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf)
Aims to be a powerful force for change with government, public and private sector organisations and to provide services directly to deaf and hard of hearing people to improve their everyday lives.
0808 808 0123 or 020 7296 8000 Website: www.rnid.org.uk
- Scope
Charity working with people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. Carrying out research into issues affecting disabled people and organises national and local campaigns.
020 7619 7100 Website: www.scope.org.uk
- Shaw Trust
Charity that champions the abilities of disabled people, enabling over 10,000 people experiencing all types of disablility to make the most of their skills, abilities and employment opportunities.
01225 716 350 Website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
- Stockport Canal Boat Trust
Canal day trips and short canal holidays for people with disabilities
Website: www.newhorizons.org.uk
- Watchfire
Watchfire is a site that tests webpages for accessibility:
Website: webxact.watchfire.com
- Working Links
Working Links run the New Deal for Disabled People contract in Tameside. If you've been unemployed for a long time, or you've never worked because of sickness or disability, finding work can be difficult. This is where Working Links can really help. We specialise in helping people find long-term work - and now we're working specifically to support people who are on incapacity benefits.
0161 474 7138 0161 477 0953 Website: www.workinglinks.co.uk
Page last updated: 11 March 2009