County Durham's Families Information Service

SOS!SEN is a small charity dedicated to offering independent, legally based advice on Special Educational Needs to parents and carers. We aim to support and empower people to navigate the legal maze and challenge decisions to get the right education for their child. We offer advice on: getting the right help…

0208 538 3731

We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.

Helpline: 0808 808 3555

We offer general information about the education of deaf children. Please visit our website or contact us for more information. Our website includes a range of teaching materials which have been submitted by Teachers of the Deaf to share with colleagues. We hold regular meetings…

07506 400 270
07506 400 280

We are a group who aim to reduce the isolation of disabled lesbian and bisexual women of all ages. We have a national friendship network made up of disabled and non-disabled lesbian and bisexual women. We produce a quarterly newsletter in print, large print, tape…

We provide low cost, self-catering, family holiday accommodation. Eight caravans are wheelchair adapted and two are not adapted. Our caravans are in popular coastal holiday parks around the UK. We cater for families or individuals who are disadvantaged, whether through disability, income or circumstances. However,…

0208 433 7290/1

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the UK’s leading childhood deafness charity. We’re here for every deaf child who needs us, no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate. We’re also here for their parents and carers, extended family members…

0808 800 8880
Text: 07860 022 888 (SMS) Live chat: ndcs.org.uk/livechat SignVideo: ndcs.signvideo.net

We are a campaigning charity for disabled drivers and passengers. We give a clear lead in the fight to improve mobility and access, and to put an end to discrimination and segregation. We campaign at national and local government level and work closely with other…

01508 489 449

We provide grants to fund or part-fund short breaks for those, including carers, of any age, living in England and Wales. There is a smaller fund that will provide a grant for a piece of essential equipment if the recipient has a severe and enduring…

07768 742 940

Learning for Life covers late primary, secondary, and beyond school, focusing on the Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum. The resources are created in line with what the Down’s syndrome community needs; teaching on personal health, emotions, relationships, and appropriate behaviour. Current resources explore Growing Up…

Makaton is a language programme that gives everyone a helping hand to talk. Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. Our vision is a world with no communication barriers to inclusion or achievement. We aim to ensure that everyone…

01276 606 760

County Durham's Families Information Service

SOS!SEN

Contact - For families with disabled children

British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)

GEMMA

The Holiday Homes Trust

National Deaf Children's Society

Disabled Motoring UK

Victoria Convalescent Trust

Learning for Life

The Makaton Charity

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