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(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.
Disabled Children
Factsheets published by the charity Contact a Family.
e-learning Welcome
Information about the Carers and Disabled Children Act on this official government site.
Family Fund
Charity aiming to support, advise and possibly help with funds for families with severely disabled children.
Henry Spink Foundation
A charity providing help to families with children who have a disability. Background, information centre and aims.
KIDS Online
Organisation assisting children with special needs. Information on services and how to support.
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.
Parents for Inclusion
Support site run for parents by parents who have disabilities. Includes press releases and family stories.
Playback Trust
Scottish organisation working for the rights of disabled children and supporting families. History, aims, events and information for volunteers.
Special-abilities.net
Information, advice and support for parents with disabled children. Information on education, toys, rights, grants, holidays, therapies and events.
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.
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.