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| NGO NGO Bridge of Hope targets the children/youth with disabilities as an individual and as part of society and therefore deals with all aspects of life. However, some key areas have been identified which need special attention based on the perceived needs and priorities of persons with disabilities in Armenia. These include the access to education for all; accessible social services, raising awareness to educate and change public attitudes towards disabled people; lobbying for legislative changes, institutional development of BoH NGO http://www.bridgeofhope.am/ | Armenia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Austria | |
| BIZEPS - Behindertenberatungszentrum - Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben http://www.bizeps.or.at/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Die Lebeneshilfe Wien Lebenshilfe Wien is the Vienna Parents Association for Persons with Intellectual (Developmental) Disabilities. It is founded and run by parents and advocates. It works for the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities in all ages and all levels of society. It both provides services (parent-to-parent counselling, toy library, advocacy, workshops, group homes and independent living support) and support and advocacy for persons with intellectual disabilities. It is part of our national network, Lebenshilfe Austria, and Inclusion International, the International League of Socities for Persons with Mental Handicap. http://www.dielebenshilfe.at/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Organization of disabled students in Austria "UNIABILITY is a community of interests consisting of disabled representatives, affected students, and others. Their aim is to improve the standards and capabilities of all Austrian universities and colleges, and to represent the interests of disabled students to the public." http://info.tuwien.ac.at/uniability/engl.. | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Selbstbestimmt Leben Innsbruck Center for Independent Living in Innsbruck. Site in German only. http://www.selbstbestimmt-leben.net/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Selbstbestimmt-Leben-Initiative (SLI) Linz Center for Independnet Living. Site only in German. http://www.sli-linz.at/ | Austria, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
Australia | |
| Access Brisbane, Australia A guide to access and facilities in Brisbane, Australia for people with disabilities plus stories, art and feedback. http://www.brisbane-stories.powerup.com... | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Accessible Travel for People with Disabilities - Australia - Travelaffare Travelaffare specialises in accessible holidays, conference and vacation travel for people with disabilities, including Australia and overseas http://www.e-bility.com/travelaffare/ | International interest, Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Achievable Concepts (AU) An Australian business which supplies Adapted Recreation and Sporting Equipment for People with Disabilities and The Aged. http://www.achievableconcepts.com.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers. http://www.adec.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Byron Bay Rainforest Resort the Wheel Resort P/L to provide excellent accommodation in a natural enviroment welcoming everyone http://www.rainforestresort.com.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Advocacy Service Hunter (DASH) DASH advocates for the rights of people with disabilities. We provide individual and systemic advocacy, community education and disability information for all ages and disabilities. http://www.dash.org.au | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Forum - An online support website for people with a disability Disability Forum - An online support website for people with a disability http://www.disabilityforum.org.au/ | International interest, Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Information & Resource Centre in South Australia Resources available to all people with disabilities, and to organisations and persons involved in providing services to people with disabilities. http://www.dircsa.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability rights (AU) The home page of Disability Rights policy and projects within the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Here you can find a range of resources and links on disability rights and discrimination issues. http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_right.. | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Employers Making a Difference - The Australian Employers' Network on Disability Employment Employers Making a Difference is an organisation supported and led by employers who have reaped the benefits of employing people with a disability. We promote and support businesses that encourage people with a disability as employees, customers or clients. http://www.emad.asn.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Global Access Travel (Australia) An Australian company that is about telling you, the traveller, how to access Sydney, Australia, one of the world's greatest cities. http://www.globalaccess.com.au/ | International interest, Australia, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Centre Australia Inc Independent Living Centres are information resource centres which are located in every state and in ACT. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. Please note that we do not sell items, we only display them. Each centre has a localised products and equipment database to complement the display. The occupational therapists on our info-lines use this database to provide information that are relevant to the individual caller’s needs. Most of ILC services are free to public. Each ILC are funded differently, some are funded directly by the state government, others apply for funding from public as well as private purse. http://www.ilcaustralia.org | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Centre Australia Inc Independent Living Centres are information resource centres which are located in every state and in ACT. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. Please note that we do not sell items, we only display them. Each centre has a localised products and equipment database to complement the display. The occupational therapists on our info-lines use this database to provide information that are relevant to the individual caller’s needs. Most of ILC services are free to public. Each ILC are funded differently, some are funded directly by the state government, others apply for funding from public as well as private purse. http://www.ilcaustralia.org/default.asp | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living Centre Tasmania, Inc. The Independent Living Centre (ILC) Tasmania is a non-profit community service organisation: The Independent Living Centre provides a professional information, education, advisory and consultancy service on: daily living equipment, building access and design, assistive technology and resources for people with disabilities, the aged, their carers and service providers. http://www.ilctas.asn.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Information on Disability-Equipment Access Services (IDEAS INC) IDEAS INC provides information on disability - services, accessible accommodation, equipment available in NSW and Australia. Our focus is on rural services. http://www.ideas.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Jason Liverton's Leisure And Disability Consultancy Service Read papers on disability and leisure by this PhD. student. http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab.. | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Melbourne, Australia - Access for People with Disabilities Assistance, information, attendant care, and general support for people with disabilities in Melbourne, Australia. http://home.vicnet.net.au/%7Etadas/ | International interest, Australia, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Ozmates Travel Pty Ltd Ozmates is a licenced travel agent and Goverment Bus & Coach Accredited Operator that specialize in holiday tours throughout Australia for adults with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. We have qualified support staff that travel on our holiday tours. Ozmates staff can meet overseas passengers and arrange accommodation night before and after tours, this does cost extra. Please refer to our home page for tour details.www.ozmates.com.au All travel is in luxury 5 star coaches, (our coaches are not wheel chair accessible.All tours start from Melbourne in Victoria Australia. Our luxury coaches are also available for charter. All holiday tours are based on 1 staff to 5 or 6 passengers to a maximum of 36 passengers. Staff wishing to bring groups to Australia will travel free with every 5 passenges. For more information please contact us: phone, fax or email. http://www.ozmates.com.au | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| People With Disabilities (WA) Inc PWD(WA) represents and advocates for the rights and equity of all Western Australians with a disability - physical, intellectual, psychiatric and sensory. http://www.pwdwa.org/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| People with Disability Australia Incorporated http://www.pwd.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Physical Disability Council of Australia We are a National Peak Disability Organisation, representing the interests and views of people with physical disability across Australia. http://www.pdca.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Regional Disability Liaison Officer Regional Disability Liaison Officer. Services for students with disabilities in Australia. http://www.rdlo.cqu.edu.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Self Advocacy (Sydney) Inc Self Advocacy Sydney is an organisation run by and for people with Intellectual Disability. http://sasinc.com.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| WeCare Tours and Travel (Australia) specializing in global tours for people with disabilities. http://nav.to/wecaretours/ | International interest, Australia, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Wheel Chair Tours Australia Wheel Chair Tours Australia has operated as the Premier Tour Company for tourists with disabilities to Perth, Australia, since 1995. http://www.wheeltours.com.au/ | International interest, Australia, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) The Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) Program matches tertiary students who have a disability with Mentors in leading organizations in the students' field of interest. http://www.gradlink.edu.au/content/view/.. | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) A federating body of individuals and networks in each State and Territory of Australia made up of women with disabilities and associated organisations. http://www.wwda.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Barbados | |
| BARBADOS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE DISABLED (BARNOD) Our Mandate is to raise public and political awareness on issues concerning persons with disabilities. Our goal is to promote full participation and equalisation for persons with disabilities. We are committed to: * Lobbying government at all levels on policies affecting persons with disabilities * Promoting awareness through media, lectures, seminars and training courses * Sharing information and self help skills that will improve the socio-economic status of persons with disabilities * Supporting activities to foster better health and sporting opportunities for persons with disabilities. http://www.barnod.org/ | Barbados, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Bangladesh | |
| CSID - Center for Services and Information on Disability A Center for Services, Research and Information Exchange. http://www.csidnetwork.org/ | Bangladesh, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulenrable(SARPV) Mission of the organization is to capacity development of the of community and NGOs to influence disability policy and practice in Bangladesh to ensure the equal rights and opportunities of he disable people. http://www.sarpv.org/ | Bangladesh, Bengali language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Sunrider Protibandhi Kalayan Sangstha For details please visit our website. http://www.spks.8k.com/ | Bangladesh, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
Belgium | |
| AEGEE - European Students' Association Founded in Paris in 1985, with local branches in approximately 170 European cities and about 22,500 members. Includes news, events, projects, networking, and meeting information. http://www.aegee.org/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled safaris & wheelchair accessible adventure travel and holidays African safaris for disabled people and worldwide wheelchair accessible adventure travel. http://www.able-travel.com/ | Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Dysmelia DYSMELIA is a self help group of persons with dysmelie (= Congenital absence of a portion of one or more limbs) active in Belgium. DYSMELIA organises meetings and weekends with the members and also publishes a quarterly named Dysmelia - Info http://www.dysmelia.org/ | Belgium, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a European wide student organization. Its goal is to help exchange students find there way in there new city. Our network is in contact with more than 60,000 international minded students. http://www.esn.org/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| European Commission e-Accessibility Efforts and activities done at the Commission level to overcome accessibility barriers. http://europa.eu.int/information_society.. | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| European Disability Forum Our mission is to ensure disabled citizens' full access to fundamental and human rights through their active involvement in policy development and implementation in the European Union. http://www.edf-feph.org/ | Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Fedora association FEDORA is an association for those involved in all aspects of student guidance in institutions of higher education in Europe. The section on "Equal opportunities" includes useful information for students with disability. http://www.fedora.eu.org/web/html/p%21ei.. | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) The Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) database provides a guide with information regarding disability support services in seventeen European countries. http://www.heagnet.org/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept. SAW We are a trainee school for social workers who are going to work with disabled people. The Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg is an university of professional education in Belgium. Students can follow the vocational training 'graduaat orthopedagogie' in the dept. Social Agocical Work. In their professional work they are occupied with care, menthal health, stimulating social activities with intellectual and fysical disabled people (especially children with a handicap). We are interested in exchanging ideas/students/lecturers with other universities or highschools in the same direction. http://www.khlim.be/saw/ | Belgium, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| PLOTEUS, the Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space PLOTEUS is a service of the European Commission with comprehensive and upp to date information about education and training available throughout Europe. http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/ | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe UNICA is a network of over 35 universities from the capital cities of Europe, with a combined strength of over 130,000 staff and 1,500,000 students. Its role is to promote academic excellence, integration and co-operation between member universities throughout Europe. http://www.ulb.ac.be/unica/ | International interest, Belgium, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Brazil | |
| Red SACI A Rede SACI atua como facilitadora da comunicação e da difusão de informações sobre deficiência, visando a estimular a inclusão social, a melhoria da qualidade de vida e o exercício da cidadania das pessoas com deficiência. http://www.saci.org.br/ | International interest, Brazil, Portuguese language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Canada | |
| A REASON FOR LIVING, by Laurent Grenier. Home page of the writer and thinker Laurent Grenier, who presents his half autobiographical half philosophical book A REASON FOR LIVING. http://laurentgrenier.com/ARFL.html | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Abilities Magazine ABILITIES is published quarterly. http://www.enablelink.org/abilities.html.. | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ACCESS CLOTHING Sarah Harruthoonyan: Accessible Clothing for People with Mobility Challenges, http://www.accessclothing.ca | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Accessdome.com a Global Community dedicated to individuals seeking or offering products, services, information, and participation in ensuring that the Web is accessible to people with disabilities, including people who are vision impaired or have hearing disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. http://www.accessdome.com/default.asp | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at the University of Toronto. The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service. http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped - ARCH A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities, is a non-profit community legal clinic, dedicated to defending the rights of people with disabilities in Ontario, Canada. http://www.archlegalclinic.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Axis Disability Rights Website Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift have work to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities. http://www.normemma.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| BC Housing - Independent Living BC Independent Living BC, Canada http://www.bchousing.org/programs/indepe.. | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canada Revenu Agency - People with disabilities Information for people with disabilities on such topics as medical expenses, tax credits, deductions, benefits, services, forms, publications, etc. http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/disability/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canadian Abilities Foundation To provide information, inspiration and opportunity to people with disabilities, their friends, family and professionals working in their service while promoting their full integration into all aspects of community life. http://www.abilities.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities. http://www.cailc.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked (2006-11/2020-06 |
| Canadian Council of the Blind - A Lack of Sight is not a lack of vision The CCB is an organization not FOR the blind but OF the blind. A board of directors who are blind and visually impaired governs the CCB, and as a result, there is a special sensitivity to the needs of the blind community. http://www.ccbnational.net/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canadian Council on Rehabilitation Through partnerships, innovation, advocacy and education, CCRW strives to open up the workforce and to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. http://www.ccrw.org/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canadian Disability Sites This page is dedicated to Canadian disability sites including disability organizations, groups and other Canadian sites devoted to disabilities. http://www.esmerel.org/canada/canada2.ht.. | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) A voluntary, not-for-profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind. The CNIB’s primary goal is to empower its clients to participate fully in a sighted world. http://www.cnib.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Centre for Independent Living in Toronto CILT operates on the philosophy of the Independent Living movement which was developed in response to traditional rehabilitation services models. CILT's aim is to develop and implement dignified social services that empower individuals rather than create dependencies. We encourage people with disabilities to take control of their own lives by exercising their right to examine options, make choices, take risks and even make mistakes. http://www.cilt.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CIDA's International Youth Internship Program IYIP is an employment program for young Canadians between the ages of 19 and 30 managed by the Canadian International Development Agency. It offers post-secondary graduates the chance of a lifetime to gain international development work experience. http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/internships | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Community Living North Halton The mission of Community Living North Halton is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and to enhance their personal growth and inclusion in the community of North Halton (Milton, Georgetown and Acton). Programs include Supported Independent Living, Supported Employment, Respite Services, Residential Services, Lifeskills and more. http://www.clnh.on.ca | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Council of Canadians with Disabilities The Council of Canadians with Disabilities advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination. Our members include national, regional and local advocacy organizations that are controlled by persons with disabilities. CCD is a team of people with disabilities, deeply committed to the principles of self-help and consumer advocacy. http://www.ccdonline.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| DAWN Canada DAWN Canada is a national organization controlled by and comprised of women who self identify as women with disabilities. We are from all backgrounds and all disabilities. We are a feminist organization working to achieve control over our lives and end the stereotype that labels us dependent burdens on society. Our Network began in 1985. Our Society Status was received in 1992. http://www.dawncanada.net/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| DAWN Ontario: DisAbled Women's Network Ontario DAWN Ontario promotes social justice, human rights & the advancement of equality rights through education, research, advocacy, coalition-building, resource development, & information technology. Our mission is to generate knowledge, information and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights and equality of women and girls with disabilities. We operate without funding & without paid staff. We work to illuminate the causes & multidimensional consequences of the growing inequality of wealth, income, power & opportunity in Canada; & to move this critical national problem onto the front burner of Canadian politics and public discourse. We operate with NO funding & with NO paid staff! http://dawn.thot.net/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Information for Students and Professionals A website for students that are studying in the field of disability, as well as professionals working within it. http://www.abilityinfo.com/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Law and Reality Extensive information on disability rights and discrimination laws. http://www.bioethicsanddisability.org/di.. | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability WebLinks - Réseau handicap Disability WebLinks is "a collaborative Federal/Provincial/Territorial project undertaken by Ministers responsible for Social Services and developed in consultation with representatives from the disability community. Human Resources Development Canada manages Disability WebLinks under the direction of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group for Benefits and Services for Persons with Disabilities." http://www.disabilityweblinks.ca/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Peoples' International Disabled Peoples' International(DPI) is a network of national organizations or assemblies of disabled people, established to promote the human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development http://www.dpi.org/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| EnableLink - Linking People with Disabilities to a World of Resources Categorized and reviewed resources of interest to Canadians with disabilities. Each section includes news, chat, message board, links, organizations, events, and products and services. http://www.enablelink.org/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Network, Nova Scotia, Canada EDN provides resources and support to entrepreneurs with disabilities who are already self employed or who want to start a small/home based business http://www.entrepreneurdisability.org/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Family Support Institute The Family Support Institute is a province-wide organization whose purpose is to support and strengthen families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability. When your son or daughter has a disability, life often becomes different from anything you could ever have imagined. You may find yourself in a world you never knew existed, one you may be reluctant to embrace, where there are more questions than answers. The Family Support Institute is unique in Canada. It began with the help of the B.C. Association for Community Living in 1986 in response to the needs and requests of families of people with disabilities. http://www.familysupportbc.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Gladnet - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training TThe GLADNET Association was established in 1997. It is affiliated with the ILO Disability and Work Programme. The objective of the Association is to promote disability policy and programme reform with emphasis on integrated training and employment options for working age disabled persons. http://www.gladnet.org/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ILRC - the Independent Living Resource Centre The ILRC is a consumer controlled organization that promotes and enables citizens with disabilities to make choices and take responsibility for the development and management of personal and community resources. http://www.ilrc.mb.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Inclusion Press International Inclusion Press creates books, videos and CD's to teach people tools for change - that lead to full inclusion - full participation - full citizenship - for all. http://www.inclusion.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| International Journal of Special Education As of the year 2002 the International Journal of Special Education is published on this Website. Libraries and individuals are permitted to print out entire issues for educational purposes. The intent is to make the journal available internationally and free of charge to everyone who is interested in special education or is a student of special education. http://www.internationaljournalofspecial.. | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Llowyn's Legacy Foundation Providing support, referrals and resources to enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals in their later years and individuals who have a disability. http://www.vcn.bc.ca/llowyn/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Manitoba Supported Employment Network (MSEN) A non-profit organization committed to promoting and strengthening supported employment activities in the province of Manitoba, Canada. http://www.msen.mb.ca | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| National Institute of Disability Management and Research (Canada) NIDMAR is committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research. http://www.nidmar.ca/ | International interest, Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| NEADS - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)is a Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and university students with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment opportunities. http://www.neads.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) enables students to post their resumes and employers to post their job openings and internship opportunities. Students can browse job postings and employers can browse student resumes. "NEADS" is Canada's National Education Association of Disabled Students. http://www.nows.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Picture this... a film festival that celebrates disability culture As a project of Calgary Scope Society (a registerd non-profit society in Canada that works with persons with disabilities), our mission is to hold a film and video festival that focuses on disability topics and issues. Our first festival takes place October 19 - 21, 2001. Our dream is to become an annual event, and to become a valued reource on films, videos and multimedia works. http://www.picturethisfestival.org/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Rick Hansen Institute RHI provides leadership to the field of disability, with a special emphasis on spinal cord injury. "Our mission is to find a cure for paralysis." http://www.rickhansen.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ScootAround Inc. ScootAround Inc. arranges worry-free scooter rentals for the business or vacation traveler with restricted mobility. http://www.scootaround.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| SPH Planning & Consulting Ltd. http://www.sph-planning-consulting.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Thalidomide Victims Association An organization of approximately 125 Canadian victims of the drug thalidomide. It provides non-monetary programs, services, and advocacy for its members as well as the history and current issues concerning the drug. http://www.thalidomide.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| The disAbility Resource Centre http://www.cvilrc.bc.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC), St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada A centre designed by and for people who have disabilities. http://www.ilrc.nf.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| The Wheelchair Site - A Guide to Wheelchairs, Scooters & Accessories The Wheelchair Site contains info on wheelchairs, wheel chair shopping, manual whellchair, electric wheelchare. It has information on scooters, children wheelchair, sports wheel chairs, all-terrain chairs, manufacturers and accessories. http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked (2007-01/2020-07 |
| Victoria Disability Resource Centre Victoria Disability Resource Centre. We are a non profit organization that helps people with all types of disabilities lead independent lives - under their control and by their choice. Our organization is fully cross disability, that is to say that anyone in the community with a disability, regardless of type is potentially able to draw on our services. http://www.drcvictoria.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Workshopsolutions The site provides a place in space where engineers, technicians, inventors and workshop enthusiasts can display and share knowledge on the assistive devices they have built to better the lives of the disabled. http://www.workshopsolutions.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| World on Wheelz Dedicated to wheelchair accessible travel, World on Wheelz provides travel reviews, pictures, tips, and resources for travelers who require a higher standard of "accessibility." http://www.worldonwheelz.com/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Switzerland | |
| COST 219 bis Project - 1996 - 2001 The main objective of the Action COST 219 bis is to increase the availability of telecommunication services and equipment so that they are accessible also to elderly people and people with disabilities. http://www.stakes.fi/ | International interest, Switzerland, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| IUED - Swiss foundation for technology adapted to people with disabilities The Swiss foundation for technology adapted to people with disabilities sees itself as an intermediary between users and equipment and information providers in the public and private sectors. http://www.unige.ch/iued/wsis/DEVDOT/048.. | Switzerland, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Mietauto AG - car rental service Mietauto AG is today the most comprehensive car rental service in Switzerland. They are also the only rent a car company which offers cars for travelers with disabilities. http://www.mietauto.ch/ | International interest, Switzerland, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ParaDoc ParaDoc is an international documentation and referral centre for education in the field of spinal cord lesion. The aim of ParaDoc is to collect publications and references concerning education and training on the subject of spinal cord lesions. Thus we want to promote the exchange of information on an international basis, especially towards developing countries encourage translations of teaching/training media into national or regional languages at low cost collect and safeguard historical publications on spinal cord lesions (books, articles, etc.) Although destined primarily to medical and allied professionals, hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community based libraries, ParaDoc database can also help disabled people and their families to find publications concerned with their problems (e.g. "Educational guide for patients and their families"). http://www.paradoc.org | Switzerland, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben political fight for: equal rights for disabled people independent living direct person oriented financing recognition of disability as a socio-political, rather than a medical issue http://www.zslschweiz.ch/ | Switzerland, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Cyprus | |
| Cyprus - C & A Tourist Apartments The owners son is wheelchair bound himself so access to/within the resort are completely wheelchair friendly. All our studios and apartments have roll in showers, wall handles, drop down rails on both sides of toilet, shower seats, swimming pool hoist, raised sunbeds,accessible minibus on site. Equipment rental such as electric wheelchairs, power scooters, hoists, commodes, air matresses ect,,,,,,,,,Boat trips (with hoist) and parasailing can also be done Visit my other web sites at www.paraquip.com.cy and www.ca-taxi.com http://www.evas-apartments.com/ | Cyprus, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Germany | |
| VbA-München - erbund behinderter Arbeitgeber - Selbstbestimmt Leben http://www.vba-muenchen.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ZSL - Erlangen Das ZSL e.V. ist aus der Behinderteninitative StIB e.V. entstanden und wurde 1988 gegründet. Bereits ein Jahr später begann mit zwei MitarbeiterInnen die hauptamtliche Arbeit. http://www.zsl-erlangen.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ABS: Aktive Behinderte in Stuttgart und Umgebung http://www.aktive-behinderte.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ASL - Association for Self-determined Life of seriously disabled people - Berlin Center for Independent Living in Berlin. Site in German and English. http://www.asl-berlin.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe Mission: To stimulate the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of persons with disabilities including the elderly people. http://www.fernuni-hagen.de/FTB/AAATE.ht.. | International interest, Germany, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Autonom Leben e.V - Selbstbestimmtes Leben für alle behinderten Menschen http://www.autonomleben.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Berliner Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben Das Berliner Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen - BZSL engagiert sich seit 1990 in unserer Stadt. Als Selbsthilfegruppe während der "Wendezeit" in Ostberlin gegründet, haben wir eine Beratungsstelle aufgebaut, die jährlich ca. 550 bis 600 behinderten Menschen, ihren Angehörigen und Partnern mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht. http://www.bzsl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Das Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) e.V in Mainz Das Zentrum für Selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) e.V in Mainz bietet Beratung von behinderten Menschen und leistet inhaltliche sowie praktische Arbeit zur Gleichstellung. http://www.zsl-mainz.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Die Kate - Selbstbestimmtes Leben - Bonn Independent Living Center in Bonn, Germany. Site only in German. http://www.diekate.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Independent Living Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen Independent Living e.V. bietet Kinder- und Jugendhilfe in Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen mit Kindertageseinrichtungen, Betreutem Jugendwohnen, Mädchenwohnen, Ambulanten Hilfen, Jugendclubs http://www.independentliving.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| INDIVIDUALHILFE für SCHWERBEHINDERTE e.V. Heidelberg http://individualhilfe.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Interessenvertretung selbstbestimmt Leben The purpose of the organisation is to support the Independent way of living for our members. By the various sets off projects we try to improve its chances and defeat any kind of politic or social discrimination. http://www.isl-ev.de | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Jenaer Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen e. V. http://www.jzsl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Kompetenzzentrum Barrierefrei Planen und Bauen http://www.kompetenzzentrum-barrierefrei.. | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Mensch zuerst - Netzwerk People First Deutschland e.V. Organisation of Self Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities. Website in German only. http://www.peoplefirst.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Mobile-Dortmund Center for Independent Living in Dortmund. Site only in German. http://www.mobile-dortmund.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| PHÖNIX e.V. Beratung und Hilfen für behinderte Menschen in Regensburg http://www.phoenix-regensburg.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Schwerbehindertenvertretung/Hochschulbereich http://www.hu-berlin.de/personalrat/sbve.. | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Selbstbestimmt Leben Bremen http://www.slbremen-ev.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Verein zur Förderung der Autonomie Behinderter - FAB Center for Independent Living in Kassel. Site only in German. http://www.fab-kassel.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| WüSL - Selbstbestimmt Leben Würzburg e.V. http://www.wuesl.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben behinderter Menschen Frankfurt Independent Living Center in Frankfurt. Site in German. http://www.selbstbestimmt-leben-frankfur.. | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben Köln Das Kölner Zentrum für selbstbestimmtes Leben (ZsL) war 1987 eine der ersten Beratungsstellen von Behinderten für Behinderte im gesamten Bundesgebiet; bis heute ist es das einzige ZsL in Nordrhein-Westfalen. http://www.zsl-koeln.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
Denmark | |
| Danish Centre for Accessibility / Dansk Center for Tilgængelighed The Danish Centre for Accessibility (DCFT) is a national, self-governing centre, established in 1996. The background was the government’s signing of the UN Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. http://www.sbi.dk/tilgaengelighed | Denmark, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Danish Disability Council (DSI) DSI was founded in 1934 and has 29 national member organisations representing more than 300,000 people with disabilities in Denmark. DSI is the only Danish umbrella organisation in the disability field. http://www.dch.dk/english/#top | Denmark, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Handicappede Studerende og Kandidater En gruppe bevægelses- handicappede studerende ved Københavns Universitet, Indre By, startede i 1985 foreningen med det formål at forbedre lokale- og adgangsforholdene på Universitetet. http://www.hsknet.dk/ | Denmark, Danish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Hjælpemiddelinstituttet The Danish Centre for Assistive Technology http://www.hmi.dk/ | Denmark, Danish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Ecuador | |
| www.ecuadorforall.com Accessible, Wheelchair, Disabled Tours Ecuador http://www.ecuadorforall.com/ | Ecuador, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Estonia | |
| Estonian Association of Muscular Disorders Muscular Disorders The purpose of the Society is to raise the living standard of the muscular diseased. http://www.els.ee/index.php?page=3 | Estonia, Estonian language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Egypt | |
| Accessible Egypt Acessible egypt is a specialized travelling program for people with disabilities. Our Slogan is unique and simple "your disability will never be a constrain anymore, as long as your mind tunes up with our adventure and exploration spirits"Our motive is based on a very simple principal "regardless of your disability, you are not different but you are special, you can do what others can do, and even more" http://www.accessible-egypt.com | Egypt, Arabic language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Spain | |
| Canix http://Canix.org/ | Spain, Spanish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CEDETEL Telecommunications Development Centre Promotion of Telecommunication services and Applications. Development of practical solutions and applications for Telework, Teletraining, CATV services and Electronic Commerce http://www.cedetel.es/ | Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| INICO Is involved in specialized research and training activities, and to offer technical support that promotes, increases and facilitates living conditions for disavantaged people in different contexts through their life-span. Information is in Spanish and English. http://www.usal.es/inico | Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| La Esperanza Oasis (Spain) Located in the picturesque town of Calpe on the Mediterranean coast between Valencia and Alicante. They cater to the international wheelchair traveler. http://www.laesperanza.com/ | International interest, Spain, Link checked 2008-07 |
| LaGuardia31 Accessible Villa with Wheelchair Access Costa Blanca - Villa Rental for Disabled People LaGuardia31 luxury accessible villa on the Costa Blanca Spain with Wheelchair Access offering carefree villa rental for Disabled People and their friends,families and carers http://www.laguardia31.com | Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Oficina de Vida Independiente (OVl) de la Comunidad de Madrid -To offer free and self-managed Personal Assistance Services up to 35 people. -To promote Independent Living. -To provide training in Independent Living. -To facilitate peer to peer counselling and support. http://www.aspaymmadrid.org/02_qhacemos_.. | Spain, Spanish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Orange Badge http://www.orangebadge.com | Spain, Spanish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Polibea http://www.polibea.com | Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Resource office on disabilities Links to Spanish and International resources on disabilities http://www.ua.es/en/servicios/cae/enlace.. | International interest, Spain, Spanish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| World Blind Union The WBU is universally accepted as the representative of the world's blind community by the United Nations and other international organisations. http://umc.once.es/ | International interest, Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Ethiopia | |
| Adaptive Technology Center for the Blind (ATCB) The ATCB is a dedicated computer trainer and Braille transcriber Center focusing on the needs of students and professionals in Ethiopia who are blind or visually impaired http://www3.sympatico.ca/tamru/ | Ethiopia, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
Finland | |
| ABILIS ABILIS is a foundation, which purpose is to give a small seed fund for projects of disabled people in developing countries. http://www.abilis.fi/ | Finland, Finnish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ABILIS Foundation ABILIS Foundation is a development fund, founded by Finnish disabled people in 1998. We give financial support to organisations of disabled people in the South. http://www.abilis.fi/indexenglish.htm | International interest, Finland, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Independent Living and Personal Assistant Services in Finland Summary of a paper by Kalle Könkkölä and Gunilla Sjörvall. http://www.disabilityworld.org/01-02_01/.. | Finland, Finnish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Kynnys ry - Threshold - Independent Living Center in Helsinki Human Rights NGO of People with Disabilities 1. advocacy work to improve legislation 2. peer support and counceling 3. independ living skills trainin for people with disabilities 4. personal assistant training courses for employers http://www.kynnys.fi/ | Finland, Finnish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Threshold Association, Finland The Threshold Association is a human rights organization of disabled people with headquarters in Helsinki. There are about 1,500 members: people with different kinds of disabilites, their allies and non-disabled people. The Association is managed and governed by disabled people themselves. http://www.kynnys.fi/kynnys/english.html.. | Finland, Finnish language, Link checked 2008-07 |
France | |
| Agence EduFrance - Study abroad in France - French higher education Agence EduFrance focuses its efforts on three essential goals: 1 - Telling the world about the breadth and depth of French higher education and scientific expertise. 2 - Offering international students and scholars a full range of essential support services to allow them to make the most - academically and personally - of their stay in France. 3 - Supplying educational consulting services, with special emphasis on distance-learning programs. http://www.edufrance.fr/en/ | International interest, France, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| AUTONOMIA http://wal.autonomia.org | France, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Égide's Studying in France Description of the French higher education system. A catalogue listing 32,000 courses and 8,000 institutions. Useful information to help you organize the administrative, financial and language aspects of your trip to France. Practical information for day-to-day living in France. http://www.egide.asso.fr/uk/guide/ | International interest, France, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Handi Cap Evasion (France) - A French non-profit association, founded in 1988 in the Hautes-Alpes (France) to help physically handicapped and able-bodied people to hike together in the mountains in France and abroad. This is possible thanks to a special wheelchair called the <a href="../docs1/joelette.html" target="top">"Joëlette"</a>. The Website is in English and French. http://www.hce.asso.fr/ | International interest, France, French language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Handirect Handirect, handicap : le magazine pratique des situations handicapantes http://www.handirect.fr/ | International interest, France, french language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| I Need A Holiday Too Accessible and Supported Holidays in Brittany, France run by Carl and Jacqui Alban. I Need A Holiday Too Ltd http://www.ineedaholidaytoo.com | France, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Report on the work of the BrailleNet Association Abstract: This paper reports on the work of the BrailleNet Association in France to improve the Web accessibility of French websites. The creation of an observatory of the accessibility of French Websites, the constitution of a national reviewing network and the co-operation on the European level will also be discussed. http://www.snv.jussieu.fr/inova/publi/lj.. | France, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
United Kingdom | |
| the Surrey Independent Living Council Disabled People in Surrey can now use services funded by Surrey County Council and run by S.I.L.C. to support themselves to live independently in the community. http://www.surreyilc.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ...:: Mobility Friendly Homes in the UK::... http://www.mobilityfriendlyhomes.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| AbilityNet (UK) Abilitynet offers advice, support, assessment of needs, and the supply of adapted computer equipment, for people with any sort of disability. http://www.abilitynet.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Able Magazine Able Magazine online - the website for disabled people where ability counts http://www.ablemagazine.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Access Appraisals We offer advise on disability issues relating to accessibility. We also offer products to overcome access problems including wheelchair ramps and lifts http://www.wheelchair-ramps.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| ACE Centre (UK) The Oxford ACE Centre provides a focus for the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties. http://www.ace-centre.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Allgohere.com Directory of mainstream disability-friendly primarily UK hotels and a guide to the disability policies of major world airlines. http://www.allgohere.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Assisted Living - Home Assisted Living Foundation (ALF) is a non-profit, voluntary organisation that provides support and assistance to disabled people and supporters of disabled people (family carers, professional paid care/support workers, social workers/care managers, and advocates for disabled people). ALF primarily serves London and the Home Counties. http://www.assistedlivingfoundation.co.u.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus To give help and advice to people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families http://www.asbah.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Barnet Independent Living Agency http://www.bilagency.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| BBC - Ouch! Disability Magazine - News, Opinion, Features, Humour Ouch! - the BBC's disability magazine, containing columnists, features, weblogs, podcast, news, opinions and chat community. Razor sharp, reflecting the experiences of disabled people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Brighton Society for the blind Organization for the blind from the United Kingdom. http://www.bsblind.co.uk/full/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| British Deaf Association (BDA) The BDA works to ensure that Deaf people using sign language have the same rights as other citizens. http://www.britishdeafassociation.org.uk.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Centre for Accessible Environments The Centre for Accessible Environments is committed to the provision of buildings and places which are accessible to all users, including disabled and older people, and to the enhancement of quality in design. It is a technical information training and consultancy resource for the construction industry, providers of goods and services, the care professions and disabled people. http://www.cae.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education Inclusive education means disabled and non-disabled children and young people learning together in ordinary pre-school provision, schools, colleges and universities, with appropriate networks of support. http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/csie/csiehome.. | International interest, United Kingdom, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Choices and Rights Disability Coalition The Centre for Independent Living, covering Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, mamanaged by Choices and Rights Disability Coalition. Includes service details, disability resources, newsletters, and links. http://www.choicesandrights.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CIL The Centre For Independent Living, Belfast (CIL) is an organisation of disabled people working to support disabled people's right to have choice and control in their lives and to take an active part in the community in which they live. CIL aim to promote the philosophy of independent living and raise awareness about Direct Payments as an option for disabled people to achieve independence. http://www.cilbelfast.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Coalition of Disabled People South Devon Coalition of Disabled People South Devon improving the quality of lives of disabled people. Counselling, Direct Payments, ICT Project http://www.cdpsd.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Conductive Education Online The Conductive Education Website is a resource for the worldwide community of Conductive Education and is provided by The Foundation for Conductive Education http://www.conductive-education.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Cornwall Disability Forum - England This site aims to direct people to information on the Internet and elsewhere, relating to disability in Cornwall, the UK, Internationally and most importantly to be as accessible as possible to all disabled people. http://www.cdf-net.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Council of Disabled People. Warwickshire & Coventry The CDP is an organisation run and controlled by Disabled people. It has been in existence since the early 1990's and exists to promote the rights and the full participation of Disabled people economically, socially and politically. http://www.cdp.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CRUISE: Disability issues links at Cranfield University http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cils/library/.. | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| CSV http://www.csv.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| DDA access audit dda access audit of disabled disability access needs. DDA compliance for your business Access All Areas helps businesses large & small all over the UK to comply with the DDA via our cost effective disability access audit services. http://www.access-auditing.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living (DCIL) DCIL is an organisation of disabled people, developing & providing services for Disabled People. It works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies. http://www.dcil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Direct Learn Provides training, consultancy and other services to education in the UK and abroad. We specialise in issues around online learning, information and learning technology, accessibility and disability. http://www.directlearn.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Action Disability Action has six offices. It's Head Quarters and Transport office in Belfast, and four local offices in Derry, Dungannon, Carrickfergus and Newry. Services include information & policy, employment and training support, capacity building, training on disability issues, transport and mobility assessment. http://www.disabilityaction.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Action in the Borough of Barnet DabB is a voluntary organisation providing a range of accessible services for disabled people living or working in the London Borough of Barnet, their families and supporters. http://www.dabb.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Equality and Diversity Training in the Public and Private Professional Disability Equality and Diversity Training in the Public and Private Sector. http://www.dditraining.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Information and Advice Centre We are an independent registered charity which is run and managed by disabled people for disabled people living in York and surrounding area. Our trained advisers offer information and advice on the following issues: Benefits, Employment, Equipment, Holidays and leisure, Blue Badge parking, Access, Housing, Disability Rights, Adaptations to the home Health, Social care issues, Personal Assistance Scheme/Direct Payments. http://www.diac-york.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Now We publish a fortnightly publication and run this website. We cover the latest news stories, bring you comment from the UK's most influential disabled campaigners, guide you through the latest developments in motoring and equipment and offer a selection of lifestyle and arts features. Disability Now is put together by a team of professionally trained journalists, advertising and marketing experts, almost 50 per cent of whom are disabled. http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Solutions Disability Solutions is a voluntary organisation, a registered charity controlled and run by local disabled people with services available across the whole of North Staffordshire and most of our services are available to anyone in North Staffordshire who has a query or problem connected with any aspect of disability. http://www.disability-solutions.net/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability Wales - Anabledd Cymru The national association of disability groups in Wales working to promote the rights, inclusion, equality, and support of all disabled people in Wales. http://www.dwac.demon.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disability West Lothian Working to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities who live in West Lothian. http://www.dwl.demon.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| disabilitysupplies.com http://www.disabilitysupplies.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Drivers' Motor Club (U.K.) includes all aspects of driving with a disability in the U.K. http://www.mobilise.info/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Living Centres Council Our Mission: "To lead a UK-wide network of centres that introduce people to products and solutions, which make life easier and safer, creating greater choice and control." http://www.dlcc.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Living Foundation - DLF The Disabled Living Foundation is a UK national charity working for greater independence for disabled people, providing equipment advice and information. http://www.dlf.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled People's Alliance Northamptonshire Disabled People's Alliance Northamptonshire is a countywide organisation supporting all disabled people in Northamptonshire with the following:- Independent Living Support and Information Service Advocacy User Involvement Support for Young Disabled People Campaigning on Disability Issues Information on a variety of Disability Issues Disability Issue Based Training http://www.dpan.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Disabled Workers Co-operative Disabled Workers Co-operative Promotes the skills and services offered by disabled workers on a searchable database. Any disabled individual, sheltered workshop, company or organisation employing a significant number of disabled people are able to register FREE on this database. The database is FREE for anyone to use.In addition we have an eJobs portal where employers can advertise their vacancies FREE. http://www.disabledworkers.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| DisabledInfo.co.uk - Disabled Information For the Disabled From the Disabled From disabled product reviews to support group venues. From disabled holiday accommodation to a little humour. The disabled come together to share their experiences and their knowledge. http://www.disabledinfo.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| DIVERSE - the UK veterinary medicine disability project The home page for the DIVERSE project website. DIVERSE is the UK veterinary medicine disability project funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. http://www.ltsn-01.ac.uk/diverse/contact.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Dog AID (Assistance in Disability) Dog AID (Assistance in Disability) is a nationwide U.K. charity helping people with physical disabilities to train their OWN pet dogs to be generally obedient, and in many cases, to train their pets to work as Assistance (Service) Dogs. The dogs are taught many specialised tasks to assist the disabled owner gain greater independence in their everyday life, and their trained pet can also become an advantage in breaking down social barriers; our clients have found that being accompanied by their dog encourages strangers to approach and talk to them on an equal footing, whereas previously they would have been ignored purely on the basis of being disabled. http://www.dogaid.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Education UK The official British Council website for international students looking for courses or for studying in Britain. http://www.educationuk.org/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Employers' Forum on Disability The Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace. It is funded and managed by employers. With over 375 members, the Forum represents organisations who employ over 20% of the UK workforce. http://www.employers-forum.co.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities Employment Opportunities is a national charity, founded by employers, helping people with disabilities find and retain work. http://www.opportunities.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Enabling Education Network A website packed full of useful, relevant information on Inclusive Education with a particular focus on economically poorer countries and practitioners. http://www.eenet.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ECDP) We hope this site becomes a valuable resource for disabled people in Essex and those visiting the county. We are a ‘cross impairment’ based organisation and exist to support ALL disabled people, whatever sort of impairment you may have. http://www.ecdp.co.uk/home/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| familyplacement.com http://www.familyplacement.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Fife Independent Disability Network An organisation managed by people with disabilities to improve the life of disabled people in Fife. http://www.fidn.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Green Theme International. Vacation exchange and home swaps worldwide We have linked directly to listings that claim to be accessible. http://www.gti-home-exchange.com/ihea/se.. | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Greenwich Association of Disabled People's Centre for Independent Living Greenwich Association of Disabled People's Centre for Independent Living (GAD, as we are known) was the first organisation of its kind in London and one of the first in the whole country. GAD was originally set up in 1975 to support disabled people's interests in Greenwich http://www.gad.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| HAD-London Borough of Harrow HAD is the umbrella organisation of Disabled people, residing, working or undergoing education or training in the London Borough of Harrow and has been established since 1971. http://www.asudesign.co.uk/had/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Helen Hamlyn Research Centre The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre explores the implications of social change. Its focus is 'design for our future selves' - using design to improve quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. http://www.hhrc.rca.ac.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Herefordshire Centre of Independent Living | Providing independent living services to disabled and older people throughout Herefordshire http://www.herefordshire-cil.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Holiday Care (U.K.) Founded in 1981, we are the UK's central source of travel and holiday information and support for disabled and older people, their families, friends and carers. http://www.holidaycare.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Hounslow Association of Disabled People In 1987 a group of disabled people came together in Hounslow and started the Hounslow Association of Disabled People and as an independent agency we rely on fundraising and donations to support our work. http://www.disabilitynetworkhounslow.org.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING ALTERNATIVES ILA provides a comprehensive range of independent living and personal assistance services. http://www.ilanet.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Independent Living Association-West Sussex The Independent Living Association is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence of disabled people in West Sussex. The ILA provides specific practical support to disabled people such as the advice service to people on the county's Directs Payments (DP) scheme. It is also increasingly involved in championing the interests of disabled people and seeking change in social attitudes to disability. http://www.ila.ukf.net/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| International Conference Series on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies International Conference Series on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies website. http://www.icdvrat.reading.ac.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| International Deaf Children's Society - Small Grants Programme The Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides grants to organisations of up to £10,000 for projects that offer measurable and sustainable improvements to the individual lives of deaf children and their families by piloting new services or improving existing services in the area of health and education or by promoting the empowerment and participation of deaf children and their families. The overall objective of SGP is to fund small-scale projects in developing countries. http://www.idcs.info/sgp/index.html | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| International Disability and Development Consortium IDDP IDDC is a self-managing group currently consisting of 16 international non-government organisations supporting disability and development work in over 100 countries globally. http://www.iddc.org.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| KCIL - Kingston Centre For Independent Living KCIL is a local charity working proactively to empower and support disabled people. KCIL was established in 1968 and is a member-led organisation with a number of sub groups and committees which guide the work of the organisation. http://www.kcil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Keytools Provides computer equipment for education, special needs, RSI and disabilities http://www.keytools.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Leeds Centre for Integrated Living (Leeds CIL) Website under construction. Addresses and email available. http://www.leedscil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities To Empower people with disabilities living in Lincolnshire http://www.lapd.uk.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Lothian Centre for Integrated Living The Lothian Centre for Integrated Living is a disability and user led organisation established in 1991 to provide a range of practical services to disabled people in the Lothian region. http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Mangar International Specialises in low air pressure equipment for the lifting, handling and transfer of people who are disabled or elderly, in the community, in Residential Care, and for Hospital use. http://www.mangar.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Motability (U.K.) Motability is a registered charity, which helps people with disabilities and their families in the UK to become more mobile. It was set up on the initiative of the Government in 1977, to provide vehicles and powered wheelchairs to people with disabilities. http://www.motability.co.uk/ | International interest, United Kingdom, Link checked 2008-07 |
| National Centre for Independent Living (UK) This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field. http://www.ncil.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| National Children's Bureau - Council for Disabled Children The Council provides a national forum for the discussion, development and dissemination of a wide range of policy and practice issues relating to service provision and support for children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs. http://www.ncb.org.uk/cdc/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Northamptonshire People First An organisation of people with learning difficulties speaking up for ourselves! http://www.peoplefirst.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| One For Us Information and stories about people who have a learning difficulty. This is a place for you to be proud of achievements and to learn how to take more control over your own life. http://www.oneforus.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Oxfam UK Publications on Disability, Equality, and Human Rights Information is given on the book "A Training Manual for Development and Humanitarian Organisations," and other titles by Oxfam. In addition, links are provided to some Independent Living organisations in different parts of the world. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_we_do/resou.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Oxfordshire Council of Disabled People is a http://www.ocdp.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| People First of Norfolk We are a self advocacy organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. We are a charity in Norwich Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth http://www.peoplefirstofnorfolk.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Powerchair Review Chair reviews, modifications and advice. http://www.powerchair-review.fsnet.co.uk.. | International interest, United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Quality Action Group The Quality Action Group provides information, advice, citizen advocacy, social activities and drop-ins for adults with learning difficulties in Stirling District. http://www.btinternet.com/~qualityaction.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Remploy Remploy Ltd. is Britain's largest employer of people with disabilities. http://www.remploy.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-07 |
| Skill's Discussion Forum UK Skill is the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities. http://www.skill.org.uk/forum/default.as.. | Internatio |