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Network 81
National network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special needs. National helpline, literature and training.
http://www.network81.co.uk/
Adopting a disabled child
Children with disabilities ranging from babies to teenagers may be placed for adoption. Includes disabled children figures and numbers and free phone details.
http://www.adoption.org.uk/information/pag...
Children with Disabilites
Offering support advice and information for disabled kids, parents and carers. Sunderland based. Includes message board, directory, news and pages for young people.
http://www.sncwd.org.uk/
Child Disability Help
Providing vital help and support to families in the UK with a child or children up to 16 years of age with a disability.
http://www.child-disability.co.uk/
Caring About Carers
Information about the Carers and Disabled Children Act on this official government site.
http://www.carers.gov.uk/elearningwelcome....
The Children's Trust
Based at Tadworth, Surrey, the charity provides specialist care for severely disabled children many of whom have particularly complex health needs. Information on services offered, and contact details.
http://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Simply Communication
An independent organisation that specialises in working with disabled children and young people.
http://www.simplycommunication.co.uk
The Housing Needs of Disabled Children
Survey of 3,000 parents of severely disabled children providing data at a national level on the housing needs of disabled children and their families.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/s...
Dame Vera Lynn Trust - For Children with Cerebral Palsy
Trust for children with Cerebral Palsy offering help to families with young children affected by CP. Details of the trust plus how to help.
http://www.dvltrust.org.uk/
ClearVision
A nationwide lending library of braille and print children's books. Details of available books plus how to join the library.
http://www.clearvisionproject.org
Look
The National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children, originally formed to address the disparity in regional provision. News, family support, education, welfare benefits and specific eye conditions.
http://db2design.co.uk/look/
Kia Ora
Child disability charity working to promote and improve the health of people with special needs and learning difficulties. Includes news and donation details.
http://www.kiaora.org.uk
Henry Spink Foundation
A charity providing help to families with children who have a disability. Background, information centre and aims.
http://www.henryspink.org/home.htm
KIDS Online
Organisation assisting children with special needs. Information on services and how to support.
http://www.kids-online.org.uk
Association of Wheelchair Children
Provides specialist wheelchair training, assessments and therapy. Includes news updates and donation links.
http://www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk/
MAP (Multi Agency Partnership)
Database of disabled children in Manchester. Includes noticeboard, publications and recent projects.
http://www.map-project.org.uk
Henrietta's Dream
Information and help with civil rights for the disabled. Includes statistics of single parent families with disabled children. Includes news and donation section.
http://www.henriettasdream.org/
Disabled Children
Factsheets published by the charity Contact a Family.
http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D019988.html
Variety Club Of Great Britain
Raises funds for sick, disabled and disadvantaged children. Entertainers who volunteer their time, talents and skills. News, events and funsraising.
http://www.varietyclub.org.uk/
Children's Disability Register
Established register of the number of children who are disabled in Kent. Includes registration form, FAQ and newsletter.
http://www.kent.gov.uk/SocialCare/disabili...
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a UK charity for families with disabled children. Offers information on specific conditions and rare disorders.
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
Every Child Matters
Supported by a number of policies and strategies that should work together to improve outcomes for disabled children. Includes events, publications and news.
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/
Family Fund
Charity aiming to support, advise and possibly help with funds for families with severely disabled children.
http://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Steps
Charity provides a free service to children between the ages of 2 and 16 who are unable to play with battery operated toys. They adapt and loan the toys changing them every three months.
http://www.btinternet.com/~steps.org/
Parents for Inclusion
Support site run for parents by parents who have children with disabilities and are committed to their children's inclusion. Includes details of the support they offer, training, press releases and family stories.
http://www.parentsforinclusion.org/
Martha Trust
Christian based charity founded in 1983 to provide care for children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities. Includes news updates and how to become a fundraiser.
http://www.marthatrust.org.uk/
Special Needs Kids
This site is an information directory and shopping site to help parents of children with special needs and learning disabilities. Includes articles and campaigns.
http://www.special-needs-kids.co.uk/
Special-abilities.net
Information, advice and support for parents with disabled children. Information on education, toys, rights, grants, holidays, therapies and events.
http://www.abilities.fsnet.co.uk/
National Council for Disabled Children
Discussion, development and dissemination of policy and practice issues relating to service provision and support. Publications, projects, parent partnerships and events.
http://www.ncb.org.uk/cdc/
(Invisible) Disabilities in the UK
Links for disabled children in the UK in areas such as special needs, support groups, recreation, and general information about disabilities.
http://www.geocities.com/dolfrog/index.htm...
Developing play with children who are multiply disabled
RNIB introduction to theories of play with reference to children with MDVI. Course details, Practical approaches to observation and assessment, FAQ.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/publi...
Action for Sick Children
A charity, specially formed to ensure that sick children receive the highest standard of care possible. Offers news and current affairs, help lines and disability links.
http://www.actionforsickchildren.org/
The Alexander Trust
Provide information for special needs children and their families. Offers information about dolphin therapy for children with special needs.
http://www.thealexandertrust.com/
The Children's Society
Working with and for children to help them deal with life's challenges and face the future with confidence. Includes fundraising details and list of shops.
http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/
Kids Out Charity
Established by Rotary International and Littlewoods to help children with learning difficulties. News, how to help, events and contact information.
http://www.kidsout.org.uk/
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