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Disability and Independent Living

  • AbilityNet

    AbilityNet is a charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities. Through a number of centres around the country it offers a comprehensive range of services to disabled people, professionals, employers and statutory bodies

    Website: www.abilitynet.co.uk

  • ADAIP - Alliance of Disability Advice and Information Provid

    Address: Park Lodge, St Catherine's Hospital, Yickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

    Telephone: 01302 570 800

  • Birmingham Information Service on Disability

    Address: Oak Tree Lane Centre, 91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JA

    Telephone: 0121 414 1495

  • Brighton & Hove Disability and Advice Centre

    Address: Snowdon House, 3 Rutland Gardens, Hove, BN3 5PD

    Telephone: 01273 203 016

  • Canine Partners for Independence

    Provide specially trained dogs to help disabled people with daily life.

    Address: Homewell House, 22 Homewell, Havant, PO9 1EE

    Telephone: 02392 450156

    Fax: 02392 470140

    Email: cpi@cpiuk.org

    Website: www.cpiuk.org

  • Care Advice Line

    Telephone: 0800 99 88 33

    Website: www.nhfa.co.uk

  • Centre for Accessible Environments

    Information & design guidance on buildings and access provision for disabled people.

    Address: Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London, SE1 2NY

    Telephone: 020 7357 8182

    Fax: 020 7357 818

    Email: info@cae.org.uk

    Website: www.cae.org.uk

  • DASH - Disability Alliance for Scottish Highlands

    Address: 4 Church Street, Dingwall

    Telephone: 01349 866 377

  • DIAL UK - Disablement Information & Advice Line

    Address: Park Lodge, St. Catherine's Hospital, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

    Telephone: 01302 310 123

    Fax: dialuk@aol.c

    Email: dicc@dicc.demon.co.uk

    Website: www.dialuk.org.uk

  • DIAS - Disability Information & Advice Service

    Address: 16 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ

    Telephone: 020 7275 8485 (Mon-Fri 10.30-1.30pm)

  • Disabilities Care Register

    Comprehensive book and service to match needs.

    Address: Dept DCR, Valley Court, Croydon Near Royston, Herts, SG8 0HE

    Telephone: 0800 387 2077

    Email: careselect@carechoices.co.uk

  • Disability Benefits Advice Line

    Telephone: 0800 882 200

    Telephone: 0800 243 355 (Text phone)

  • Disability Net

    Website: www.disabilitynet.co.uk

  • Disability Now

    Website: www.disabilitynow.org.uk

  • Disability Online

    USA based. Has a UK site (alledgedly 2089 links, all USA based).

    Website: www.disabilityonline.com

  • Disability Resources Monthly (DRM)

    Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet (based USA - NY). An excellent starting point for finding disability resources online. Has a section called the DRM webwatcher - Browse this alphabetical collection of sexual considerations including Epilepsy , Stroke , and spinal cord injury.

    Website: www.disabilityresources.org

  • Disability Wales

    Address: Llys Ifor, Werndalu Court, Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3ED

    Telephone: 029 2088 7325

    Telephone: 029 2088 7325 (Textphone)

    Fax: 029 2088 870

    Email: info@dwac.demon.co.uk

  • Disabled Living Centres Council - DLCC

    Address: Redbank House, 4 St Chad's Street, Manchester, M8 8QA

    Telephone: 0161 834 1044

    Fax: 0161 835 359

    Email: dicc@dicc.demon.co.uk

  • Gardeners for the Disabled Trust

    Helps people continue gardening with their disabilities. Also 24-hour helpline for blind gardeners.

    Address: Thrive Goulds Ground, Vallis Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3DW

    Telephone: 01373 467 072

    Telephone: 01373 464 782

    Email: enquiries@richmondfellowship.org.uk

  • Gardens for the Disabled Trust

    Address: c/o Mrs Seton, The Freight, Cranbrook, Kent

    Telephone: 01580 712196

  • GLAD - Greater London Action on Disability

    Publications: London Disability News (monthly), London Disability Guide is free to individuals, Boadicea is a newsletter for disabled women.

    Address: 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA

    Telephone: 020 7346 5800

    Telephone: 020 7326 4555 (Minicom)

    Fax: 020 7346 884

    Email: info@glad.org.uk

  • Glasgow Centre for Independent Living

    Telephone: 0141 550 4858

  • Hemi-Help

    Promotes welfare of children and young people with people with Hemiplegia .

    Address: 166 Boundaries Road, London, SW12 8HG

    Telephone: 020 8672 3179

    Fax: 020 8672 317

  • Housing Options

    Website: www.hoptions.demon.co.uk

  • National Centre for Independent Living

    Address: NCIL 250 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5RD

    Telephone: 020 7587 1663

    Fax: 020 7582 246

    Email: ncil@ncil.org.uk

    Website: www.ncil.org.uk

  • RADAR - Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation

    Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF

    Telephone: 020 7250 3222

  • Richmond Fellowship

    Rehabilitation for people with mental health needs, substance abuse, eating disorders and other related problems.

    Address: 80 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JG

    Telephone: 020 7697 3300

    Fax: 020 7697 330

    Email: enquiries@richmondfellowship.org.uk

  • West of England Centre for Integrated Living

    Address: Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1AR

    Telephone: 0117 983 9839 (voice & minicom)

    Fax: 0117 983 676

    Website: www.youreable.com

  • Yourable

    Youreable is the one-stop Internet site for disabled people, their carers, family and friends.

    Address: Thrive Goulds Ground, Vallis Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3DW

    Website: www.youreable.com