The Access2Activities project works with disabled children and young people aged between 5 and 19 years living within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin. The programme aims to provide fun and leisure opportunities for children and young people who may need a little extra help to take part. The project runs after school clubs at the 3 special…
A4U provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to people with disabilities and/or long term medical conditions (e.g. mental health issues, diabetes, cancer, etc.) and their families and carers. A4U provide information and advice, support you with advocacy, and assist in taking action. They can offer advice on…
Action for Blind People is an expert national organisation who ensure that blind and partially sighted people receive practical support in all aspects of their lives. One call to Action ensures that visually impaired people receive help with anything from finding a job, applying for benefits, housing issues, aids and adaptations, holiday breaks or…
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service provides people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.
Established in 1968, Afasic is a UK charity, which aims to help children and young people affected by the hidden disability of speech, language and communication impairments, as well as their families and the professionals working with them. Afasic is a recognised training provider and offers a range of services and information that include a…
Autonomy is a Shropshire support group for young people and adults who have Asperger Syndrome (AS), diagnosed or undiagnosed. Membership is free. Autonomy offers: telephone advice and support (for people with AS and/or their carers); social activities; friendship; a free newsletter by mail or email; opportunities to meet others with AS. Autonomy…
Awear act as an umbrella organisation for a number of clothing services througout the UK. These services work on a one to one basis with disabled people to meet their clothing requirements. This may mean a simple alteration to a garment or might entail making a garment from scratch.
The parking card for disabled people scheme. Provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers. The scheme also applies to registered blind people, and people with very severe upper limb disabilities who regularly drive a vehicle but cannot turn a steering…
Adventure Holidays for families, individuals or groups. Specialises in activities for people with physical, sensory or learning difficulties. Self catering or fully catered holidays. Centres based in Exmoor, Kielder and Keswick.