Resources
Please use the links below.
The Disability Discrimination Act - The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 aims to end the discrimination that many disabled people face.
Directgov - A page full of useful links for disabled people.
Department of Health - A practical guide for disabled people or carers where to find information and services.
Job Centre - This page will explain what support is available to you if you are: unable to work, looking for work, or not looking for work at the moment, but may be in the future.
Scope - This is the "time to get equal" section of the Scope website. Scope are a cerebral palsy charity operating in the uk and the "time to get even" page is all about equal rights for wheelchair users.
The Good Access Guide - The Good Access Guide is the UK's leading directory of services for disabled people, seniors, and anyone whose life is made easier by better access to goods, services and amenities.
Able Magazine - Able Magazine is the website for disability news and chat. Covering everything for the disabled and those with disabilities and special needs.
Disabled Go - Disabled Go is a great site. It can give you accurate about a venue so you know how accessible they are before you go.
The Enable Show - The main aim of The Enable show is to help people with disabilities or limited mobility to lead an active, independent and full life.
Naidex - The Naidex show, which is held at the NEC is the biggest and best opportunity to test and interact with the latest products and services to aid independent living.
Kidz up North - Kidz up North is 1 of 3 of the largest, free UK exhibitions totally dedicated to disabled children, their families and carers, and the health care professionals who work with them.
Wheelchair Children - The Association of Wheelchair Children's main aim is to enable wheelchair using children throughout the UK reach their full potential.
Motability - The Motability Scheme is a great project which enables disabled people to recieve a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter in exchange of either their Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance or their War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.
Motion Disabled - Motion Disabled is a great exhibition which features a moving digital sculpture.
Disability UK - Disability UK is a huge resource with lots of information on health and living with disabilities.
Beyond Boundaries - Beyond Boundaries Live is the most dynamic interactive consumer event for the disabled market.
Disability Help site - Helping people with a disability understand how to apply for government disability benefits, income assistance, disability determination and help with pain management.
Tardive Dyskinesia - Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by Reglan and other prescription medications. Tardive Dyskinesia Center offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on TD and the medications that cause the disorder.
