Ability Net

Ability-net is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. Whatever your health condition or age you can find a solution that will help you stay in touch and enjoy life to the full.  Visit the Ability Net website.

British Dyslexia Association

The British Dyslexia Association offers a range of practical help for dyslexic adults, parents and professionals, though most of their work is with children. Their web site contains information about dyslexia and the help available. They produce a range of publications giving information about dyslexia, and can provide information on local dyslexia groups. Visit the  British Dyslexia Association website.

British Stammering Association

The British Stammering Association is a valuable point of contact for information and support on stammering, also known as stuttering.  http://www.stammering.org/

Disabled Students Allowances

DSA is an allowance provided by the government for British disabled students to help them undertake study with equal ease as their non-disabled peers. It is administered by Local  Authorities (LAs) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, it is handled through the Scottish Awards Agency . The allowance helps with the extra costs students may incur as a result of disability. The allowance is discretionary - this means that students are not automatically entitled to the full amount, but monies are allocated depending on need. Visit the Disabled Students Allowances website.

Disabled Friends

Disabledfriends.com is a global, fully interactive and unified virtual portal for disabled people, allowing them to create new friendships and build relationships within their own community and further a field; a central and secure area to discuss issues that affect disabled people in their daily lives, as well as a place to provide a support, offer advice and assistance. This to be achieved through interactive discussion forums, live geographical and topic talk rooms, message and entertainment centre. Visit the Disabled Friends website.

Disability Alliance

Disability Alliance (DA), publishers of the Disability Rights Handbook, is regarded as the leading authority on social security benefits for disabled people. You can use this site to find regularly updated information about benefits, tax credits and community care as well as disability related campaigns and parliamentary news. Visit the Disability Alliance website.

Equality & Human Rights Commission

The Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) 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. Visit the Equality & Human Rights Commission website.

Disability Toolkits

This new website exists to help disabled students obtain and make the most of opportunities available. Includes information on: placements, work experience and volunteering. Visit the Disability Toolkits website.

Dyspraxia Foundation

This is a UK charity which exists to help people to understand and cope with dyspraxia. They are a resource for parents, for teenagers and adults who have the condition, and for professionals who help all of them. Visit the Dyspraxia Foundation website.

EmployAbility

EmployAbility is the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting people with all disabilities into employment. Working with anyone with a disability, with a primary focus on university undergraduates and graduates, we have strong links with universities and other key stakeholders across the UK. Visit the EmployAbility website.

Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People

A social and support group for sensory impaired people in the county. Details of events and membership. Visit the Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People website.

Mental Health Leeds

Information for Mental Health aim to help people make informed choices about their lives and mental health. They provide resources and information about mental health for people in Leeds and its surrounding areas. Visit the Mental Health Leeds website.

Multiple Sclerosis Society

An information- packed site with useful advice for sufferers of MS, their families and anyone involved in supporting them. Visit the Multiple Sclerosis Society website.

National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities. Visit the National Autistic Society website.

RADAR

Radar's vision is of a society where human difference is routinely anticipated, expertly accommodated and positively celebrated.
Their Mission is to promote change by empowering disabled people to achieve their rights and expectations; and by influencing the way that disabled people are viewed as members of society. Visit the RADAR website.

RNIB The Royal National Institute of Blind People

The UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Their pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with Braille, talking books and computer training, but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Visit the RNIB The Royal National Institute of Blind People website.

RNID The Royal National Institute for Deaf People

The RNID offer a range of services for deaf and hard of hearing people, and provide information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus. Visit the RNID The Royal National Institute for Deaf People website.

SKILL

(The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities) promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability, in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK. SKILL offer information and guidance for individuals and organisations in a wide range of formats. Visit the Skill website.

The Source - Arthritis Care

The Source is Arthritis Care’s free and confidential helpline for young people and their families. They provide emotional and practical support, and information by phone, letter and email. Visit The Source - Arthritis Care website.

Typetalk

If you have a hearing or speech problem then making calls through TextDirect and Typetalk can help. They offer free help on getting started and advice on how to use your textphone with TextDirect and Typetalk. Many hearing people have deaf friends or family or occasionally you may need to contact someone who is deaf or speech–impaired. By making calls through TextDirect and using Typetalk this process is made easy for everyone. A little understanding is all it takes and you could be having a conversation with a deaf or speech impaired person today.  Visit the Typetalk website.

University Students with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Prospects, The National Autistic Society's employment consultancy, is launching a new, two-and-a-half year project, which will help final year university students with Asperger syndrome into work. Also some useful links to other sites for Autism/Asperger's. Visit the University Students with Autism and Asperger Syndrome website.