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Learning Difficulties
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Useful Links -

(External) Ableize - Disability and Mobility Resource
A Comprehensive UK and Ireland resource of disability and mobility information. Find disability and disabled products and services, sports and the arts plus, children's needs, education, social care and mobility and walking aids. The directory contains the largest disability categories in the UK.

(External) Action for Advocacy
Advocacy Across London represents over 75 advocacy schemes across London. They have devloped The Advocacy Charter to Define and Promote key advocacy principles. The web site includes a wealth of useful information for all advocacy services and has a comprehensive Links page.

(External) Advocacy Service Aberdeen
Good website for keeping up-to-date with interesting news. Also gives advice of how to become an advocate. Lots of other useful links.

(External) Age Concern Essex
Exists to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The web site contains a considerable amount of useful advice and information about the services offered.

(External) Amiis
Advocacy, mediation, independent investigation service. Aimed at mediating between Social Sevices and Users. Offers to investigate certain situations and report problems back to Social Serices.

(External) BBC
The Beeb's very own Disability website- run by and for disabled people. But if you take a look inside you will see that this is not standard public service broadcasting, the content can be hilariously funny and not at all PC depending on your point of view. But it always stimulates thought and debate, and is a good place to go to find out about what's happening in the media, and to get a variety of perspectives on the latest issues hitting the disability scene.

(External) Billericay, Brentwood & Wickford PCT

(External) Blue Badge Scheme
How to obtain a Blue Badge and additional information.

(External) British Red Cross - support for independent living
The British Red Cross provides free short-term support for independent living, including transport services, care in the home, therapeutic massage, and loan of medical equipment, as well as selling a range of independent living products.

(External) Canal Boat Project
The canal boat project arranges for people to hire out a canal for a trip. They allow people of all abilities to become a crew member for the day.

(External) Citizens Advice Bureau - Advice Guide
Includes up-to-date information on Money (employment and benefits) Family (health, housing and education) Day-to-day life (travel, communication) and your Rights. Also lists local CAB contact details

(External) Colchester PCT

(External) Days Healthcare
Manufactures mobility and rehabilitation products for elderly and disabled such as: Wheelchairs, scooters, beds, hoists, walking frames, commodes and toilet aids.

(External) Department of Health
This web site contains information on all Department of Health and Social Care initiatives, including documents for consultation and the latest guidance. The site has an A - Z search facility and this is frequently the best way to find what you are looking for,

(External) Direct Payment Users Network (DPUN)
This website is very welcome to new people who are thinking about going onto, or are already on Individual/Personal Budgets, as they might be using them like Direct Payments but with more flexibility.

(External) Disability Essex
To enable people with any disability to control their own lives and enjoy to the full the opportunities which society, the economy and the environment offer.
(External) Disability Now
Is a leading publication on disability matters and rights. The web site contains all the information in the latest edition of the paper and is a vital source of updated information.

(External) Disabled Parents Network
This website offers a peer support group as well as info and advice regarding community care assessments and Direct Payments. There is also a forum and a contacts register

(External) Equality & Human Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) closed on 28 September 2007. Its responsibility for helping secure civil rights for disabled people has transferred to the new Equality and Human Rights Commission which opened for business in 1 October 2007.
(External) Essex Carers' Support
North East Essex Carers Support Information,advice,advocacy and support for carers. The site has a wealth of useful information including a List of Lists which provides links to a wide variety of other useful organisations.

(External) Essex Coalition of Disabled People
Is the only cross impairment organisation of disabled people in Essex. Managed by disabled people the coalition campaigns for full civil rights and equality for disabled people. The Coalition also offer services via Essex PASS to support Direct Payment users, the Independent Visitors Scheme to provide visitors to disabled people who need assistance and Disability Equality and other training initiatives.

(External) Essex County Council Direct Payments
Detailed information for Service Users and Professionals about Direct Payments.

(External) Gowrings Mobility
Helps wheelchair users to access transport more easily. Manufacurers of wheelchair accessible cars.

(External) Holiday Care
Good website for finding wheelchair accessible accommodation and places to go if you are disabled.

(External) http://www.enil.eu.com
New European Network on Independent Living website. Lots of info regarding independent living throughout Europe. Details of lots of events coming up.

(External) Hypermobility East Anglia Group
We promote this condition, which is a debilitating incurable disability.

(External) I Need a Holiday Too
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new project in France that is offering accessible and supported holidays and respite breaks for disabled people (September 2008).
We are English, but have been living in France for 5 years and have spent that time renovating/converting an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Jaudy in La Roche Derrien. The specific aim was to be able to offer a fully accessible environment where disabled people could come and stay, as individuals, groups or as a family and everybody could enjoy themselves and relax.

We not only offer the accommodation, but also equipment hire, adapted transport, support workers and much more. We are on hand at all times to ensure that peoples needs are met as far as possible.
The Cotton Mill has been transformed into six light and airy apartments, all with level access showers, raised toilets, grab rails, wheel under sinks, etc the garden itself is also accessible with large seating areas, bbq's, children's play area, etc too. With off road parking it is an ideal setting for anyone who wishes to visit the area.
There is a lot of information on our website which has great photos of each apartment, the area, the equipment, has measurements of apartments, doors, heights of beds, etc. All the important things that invariably any disabled traveller would want to know in advance!

(External) Liberty

(External) Mental Health Foundation
News & events, how to get help, issues, programmes and publications

(External) Mid Essex PCT

(External) Motability
Helps to explain what Motability is and how to access the scheme. Gives information on who might be eligible for the scheme, price guidelines and finding suppliers

(External) National Centre for Independent Living
Is a project of BCODP. The web site contains up to date and important information particularly in relation to Direct Payments. The site also lists all support organisations. It is a very valuable source of information regarding all aspects of Direct Payments and related matters.

(External) NIACE
"Leading non-governmental organisation for adult learning in England and Wales." Very up-to-date information and publications, opportunity to comment on many matters related to adult learning. Info on conferences, campaigns, promotions, projects and research.

(External) North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Partnership site showing how various agencies work together to provide mental health services for adults across North Essex.

(External) Oakseed
Provides opportunities for physical and sensory impaired people to help set up and run their own enterprises. Useful because it is often difficult for disabled people to find work, this way they can set up their own employment.

(External) Oxford Road Digital Arts Project
Visit and see if you can help in any way.

(External) Ra'alloy Trading Co Ltd
Ra`alloy ramps offer a range of access ramps for the home user.
From full length ramps to small door step ramps or single piece channel ramps we can offer the most economical ramp for your requirement. Our ramps do not wear and rot and require little to no maintenance. You will never have to paint a Ra`alloy Ramp and the surface is our award wining unique serrated anti slip floor, which we guarantee that you will never have to use anti slip paint on.
Be it ramps from our standard home disabled ramps to bespoke home disabled ramps we will have a solution to meet your needs.

(External) RADAR
Is a a campaigning organisation for the rights of disabled people. The site contains useful information on a wide range of disability issues.

(External) Signpost Resource Centres
Helps people in Colchester area to get back into employment. Helps with CV 's and application forms, interview skills and job-searching, developing ambitions and making plans. Offers career advice and a variety of courses to develop IT skills.

(External) South East Essex PCT

(External) Sportability
Really good website for people with disabilities who still want to take part in a wide range of activities. Excellent website with lots to look at.

(External) Tendring PCT

(External) The Carer
Focused on advice to carers of all ages and professions.

(External) The Disability Employment Advisory Committee (DEAC)
Is an Advisory Committee that gives independent, informed advice to Ministers and government policy makers about helping disabled people find and keep work. It is a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
(External) The Rowan Organisation
Provides disabled people with info on services and resources to help them become more independent and make informd choices about their future. Provides the latest news on Independent Living and promotes Social model of disability.

(External) West Essex PCT

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