Organisations

Blesma
The British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association provides support and care for amputees and other disabled ex service personnel. Rehabilitation events, donation details and links.
http://www.blesma.org/

British Council of Disabled People
BCODP is a national umbrella organisation for groups controlled by disabled people. Offers disability forum, downloads and reports.
http://www.bcodp.org.uk/

Camphill Communities
UK and international charity, provides communities in which disabled people can live and work. Contains FAQ on volunteering and disability links.
http://www.camphill.org.uk

Dial UK
Registered charity offering local disability information and advice services. Contains news, information, local contact points, services and how to volunteer.
http://www.dialuk.info/

Dimensions
Supports adults throughout England who have a broad range of learning disabilities, including autism, complex needs or mental health issues. Available in Welsh.
http://www.dimensions-uk.org/

Disabilities Trust
A charity assisting with the personal care and rehabilitation for people with disabilities. Offers job vacancies, news and events diary.
http://www.disabilities-trust.org.uk

Disability Alliance
Publishers of the Disability Rights handbook and a leading authority on social security benefits for disabled people. Includes advice pages on benefit rights.
http://www.disabilityalliance.org/

Disabled Living Foundation
Helped disabled people find equipment that enable them to lead independent lives. Training, factsheet and forum.
http://www.dlf.org.uk

Dynamic Wrexham
A centre for children and young people with disabilities in Wrexham. Includes a forum, history and fund raising details.
http://www.dynamicwrexham.com/

Harrow Association of Disabled People
Offers a range of services and advice to people with disabilities within the Harrrow area. Includes benefit advice, deaf services, publications and noticeboard.
http://www.asudesign.co.uk/had/

Inspirability
A charity aiming to improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities, including visual and learning impairments. Details of meetings, sponsors and news.
http://www.inspirability.org.uk

Kenilworth Helping Hands Club
Warwickshire social club for disabled young people based in Kenilworth. Offers details of outings, events and meeting location.
http://www.khhclub.org.uk

Limbless Association
Information, advice and support for people of all ages who are without one or more limbs. Campaigns, news, surveys, products database and sports information.
http://www.limbless-association.org/

Living Options
Helps people with physical and or sensory disabilities and deaf people with sign language to make an active and equal contribution in society.
http://www.livingoptions.org

Office for Disability Issues
Government office which works with all government departments to develop and improve services for disabled people. Information about activities, and the government's commitment to disabled people.
http://www.officefordisability.gov.uk/

Parent Advocates Together
Dedicated to transforming lives for disabled children, their parents, their carers and families. Includes membership details, news and a user forum.
http://www.pat.moonfruit.com/

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Provides training and support for Carers as well as raising funds for development work. Includes advice, discussion and support for carers.
http://www.carers.org

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Organisation which operates eight centres covering all aspects of disability. Includes events and activities diary.
http://www.qefd.org/

Rowan Organisation
Organisation of disabled people providing information, services and resources. Contains discussion forum, factsheets and disability links.
http://www.therowan.org

UK Disability Forum for European Affairs Women's Committee
National organisation of disabled women. News, information about the disability movement and resources about and for disabled women.
http://www.edfwomen.org.uk/

United Response
A charity supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health needs to live in the community. Covers England and Wales.
http://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/

Wilf Ward Family Trust
Helps people with a learning disability and their carers across North, East and West Yorkshire. Includes fundraising and volunteering details plus areas covered and news.
http://wilfward.org.uk/