Resources
Here is a list of disability organisations who might be able to help you in resolving specific issues you might be concerned with towards becoming a ‘Disability Confident’ service provider.
Advice and support for disabled people
- British Council of Disabled People (BCODP)
The United Kingdom's Disabled People's Council (UKDPC) was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote our full equality and participation within society. We are an umbrella organisation that represents some 80 organisations run and controlled by disabled people. - Capability Scotland
Capability Scotland work with children, adults and families living with disabilities to support them in their everyday lives. - DIAL UK
DIAL information and advice services are based throughout the UK and provide information and advice to disabled people and others on all aspects of living with a disability including benefits, equipment and transportation. - Disability Alliance UK
Disability Alliance aims to relieve the poverty and improve the living standards of disabled people. They provide information on social security benefits and tax credits to disabled people, their families, carers and professional adviser - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
Promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.
Campaigning
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)
RADAR is a national network of disability organisations and disabled people campaigning to promote equality for all disabled people.
Disability news and media
- Disability Now
Web site for Disability Now magazine with features and articles on many aspects of disability.
Disability-specific organisations
- Action for M.E.
Information and support to people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. - Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH)
ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers. - Asthma UK
Charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. - British Dyslexia Association
The BDA campagins on behalf of dyslexic people, aiming to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society. - Deafblind UK
Charity supporting people with a combined sight and hearing loss. - Down's Syndrome Association
Information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them. - Epilepsy Action
Represents the UK's estimated 456,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact. - Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT)
A charity based in the UK listening to people with diabetes and their carers and supporting their needs. - Meningitis Trust
Supporting individuals affected by meningitis. - Multiple Sclerosis Society
Charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). - Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
UK charity focusing on all muscle disease. - National Hemophilia Foundation
Dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research. - Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
Charity offering information, services and support of scientific and technological research relating to deaf and partially deaf people. - Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
Charity offering practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem. - The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
Campagining for better care for all people with MND, and providing support and advice to help people with the disease and those who care for them to achieve the highest quality of life possible.
Diversity and equal opportunities
- About Equal Opportunities
An excellent one-stop resource centre for advice on a huge range of diversity issues. "This site explains the role of equal opportunities in everyday life, details your rights and examines the impact of discrimination on people, policy and society."
Legal and human rights
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
Technology
- AbilityNet
AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.