Disabled Organisations

3H FUND
3H Fund has a grant programme to assist disabled people (whether physically or mentally) their families and carers, on low income, to organise a modest holiday for themselves. Grants are given for the accommodation part of a holiday and the holiday must be taken in the UK.

The fund also provides some grants to families on low income with a disabled dependent.

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Action for Blind People
A UK charity that aims to enable blind and visual impaired people to enjoy equal opportunities in every aspect of their lives through work, leisure, housing and support.

Alzheimers Society
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their carers and families.

Ann Craft Trust
The Ann Craft Trust is a UK based organisation working with staff in the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors to protect children and adults with learning disabilities from abuse.

Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care is the UK's largest voluntary organisation working with and for all people with arthritis from every section of the community. Its mission is to empower people to take control of their arthritis, their lives and their organisation. The site includes local contact groups.

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT AGAINST PAIN ASAP West Fife
ASAP is a support group which aims to help people with many different forms of Arthritis.

Assisted Living Foundation (ALF)
ALF is a non-profit, voluntary organisation that provides support and assistance to disabled people and supporters of disabled people (family carers, professional paid care/support workers, social workers/care managers, and advocates), primarily in London and the Home Counties.

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Provides detailed information about the conditions spina bifida and hydrocephalus; includes links to related organisations.

Scottish Association for Mental Health

Asthma UK
Advice for people with asthma and healthcare professionals

Autism Europe
With the support of the European Commission, Autism Europe is launching an Autism Awareness Information Campaign during the European Year of People with Disabilities 2003 (EYPD 2003).

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BBC Disability Sport website
Keep up to date with all the latest news, views and information on the BBC's dedicated Disability Sport websites

Breakthrough Breast Cancer
UK charity website

British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB)
BCAB is a self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users who can help visually impaired people to access and use information and communications technology.

British Deaf Association (BDA)
The BDA aims to develop pride, identity and awareness of the rights and responsibilities of deaf people.

British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
Provides direct support and information to people with dyslexia, their families, colleagues and employers and includes links to national organisations.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
BILD is a charity committed to improving the quality of life of people with a learning disability. It provides services that promote good practice in the provision and planning of health and social care services for people with learning disabilities.

British Polio Fellowship
The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) is a registered charity with over 8000 members. It was one of the first organisations of disabled people and it has acted as a voice for people who have had polio for over half a century.

British Stammering Association (BSA)
Provides information for employers and employees about stammering.