The following links all open into external websites. Please note
that NAVCA cannot be held responsible for the content of these
websites.
BIHR
(British Institute of Human Rights)
Independent charity which raises awareness and understanding about
the importance of human rights
BCODP (British
Council of Disabled People) UK's national organisation of the
worldwide Disabled People's Movement
DIALOG (Diversity in Action in Local
Government)
Employers Organisation unit addressing diversity in all areas of
local government activity
Dial UK
National organisation for a network of 160 local disability
information and advice services run by and for disabled people
Disability
Includes information on the Disability Discrimination Act and the
Disability Rights Commission
Employers
Forum on Disability
Employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the
workplace
Equality and Human
Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission
champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate
discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to
build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to
participate in society
Equality
Direct
Designed to give business managers easy access to authoritative and
joined-up advice on a wide range of equality issues
Foundation for People with Learning
Difficulties
News and events on learning disability issues, as well as
information on topics such as advocacy, accommodation and
employment
Mencap
Works with people with a learning disability to fight
discrimination and ensure that their rights are recognised and that
they are respected as individuals
Mind
The leading mental health charity in England and Wales
National Centre for
Independent Living
Resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled
people and others working in the field
RADAR
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation: pan-disability
charity working to represent the needs, views and wishes of over
8.3 million people with all kinds of disabilities
Royal National Institute for the Blind
Provides information and practical services for visually impaired
people in the UK
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Provides a range of services for deaf and hard of hearing people
and the professionals who work with them
Scope
The UK's leading charity working with people with cerebral palsy
and related disabilities, their families and carers
Skill: National Bureau for
Students with Disabilities
National charity promoting opportunities for young people and
adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training
and employment.
UK Disabled Persons
Transport Advisory Committee
Advise the UK Government on access for disabled people to
transport. We also advise on the built environment
Yourable
Internet resource for disabled people: latest news, events and
gossip and a bookstore
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