Disability issues - sources of support

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

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.