Access and Disability Websites

Ace Centre Advisory Trust specialises in the use of technology for communication and educational needs of young children with communication difficulties.

British Council of Disabled People is an umbrella organisation for a wide range of disability groups.

British Dyslexia Association gives advice and information for individuals, their families and the professionals working with them.

Centre for Accessible Environments provides an information and training consultancy, giving advice on all aspects of access to the built environment.

Deaf 24/7 is an internet resource for all British Sign Language and deafness related information.

Department for Transport brings together key responsibilities for building successful, sustainable communities.

Direct Enquiries is a nationwide Access Register developed in partnership with RADAR and Employers Forum on Disability to assist people in finding accessible businesses eg shops

Disability is a  website covering a range of disability issues including civil rights issues, developments in legislation, and the latest campaigns.

Disabled persons car badge is link to our Blue Badge page, giving information and a downloadable application form.

Disabled Living Foundation provides information and advice on a range of equipment and services.

Disability Now is a leading disability related national monthly publication.

Employers' forum on disability is the employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace - it is funded and managed by employers. With over 370 members, the Forum represents organisations who employ over 22% of the UK workforce.

Equality and Human Rights Commission - EHRC - The new Commission which amalgamates:

• The Commission for Racial Equality - CRE

• The Disability Rights Commission - DRC

• The Equal Opportunities Commission - EOC

JMU Access Partnership is a collaborative venture between the Royal National Institute of the Blind - RNIB and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - GDBA. Its aim is to improve building design, pedestrian facilities and transport systems so that blind, partially sighted and deafblind people can move around safely, independently and without undue restriction. 

MIND is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, and works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental health disorders.

National Register of Access Consultants is for clients seeking reliable, informed access advice. The NRAC provides details of appropriately qualified and experienced Access Consultants and auditors who have demonstrated their expertise in access matters to the satisfaction of the NRAC’s Admissions Panel.

RADAR stands for the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation and is a national organisation of and for disabled people. It supports over 500 local and national disability organisations, campaigns for improvements in disabled people's lives, and provides information to support independence and equality for disabled people.

RNIB - Royal National Institute of the Blind - is a national organisation offering practical support and advice to help people live with sight loss.

RNID - The Royal National Institute for Deaf people - is a national organisation offering practical support and advice to anyone who is deaf or hearing impaired. 

Shopmobility is a National scheme which lends manual/powered wheelchairs and powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility, to shop and use the leisure and commercial facilities of the town, city centre or shopping centre.