Charities and Helpful Organisations for Parents/Carers and Learner

Communication

• Aidis Trust - https://everyonecan.org.uk/ - Support with assessing learners with assistive technology that helps them control or access their environment. They cannot fund equipment, but will help you find charities that do fund and tell you what equipment you need 
• Avaz -  Avaz AAC - Avaz is a picture and text-based AAC app that empowers children and adults with complex communication needs to express themselves and learn. Uses colourful semantics to help learners communicate in sentences, as well as one cell answers 
• Beyond Words - www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk - Beyond Words produces books, eBooks and other resources for people who find it easier to understand pictures more than words
• One Switch - www.oneswitch.org.uk - A fun resource for switch users and for anyone looking to find game accessibility solutions. With switch games and a switch shop to support learners accessibility and independence
• Inclusive - www.inclusive.co.uk - A fantastic site for finding different AAC devices to help learners communicate and access their environments. With everything from Tobii Eye Gaze devices, to switches, interactive technology to virtual reality headsets
• Libertor - www.Liberator.co.uk - Provides communication aids such as Eye Gaze technology, switches and various other communication apps and products
• AAC Mounts - www.aacmounts.com - Mounts for AAC communication devices to be attached to learners wheelchairs, or tables or free standing 
• Possum Ltd - Possum Ltd - Supplies advanced Assistive Technology (AT) and Tele-care to help people with disability live more independently. Helping bring accessibility to our learners
• Jabbla UK - AAC software & communication devices - We all have a voice - Jabbla UK Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices to help people communicate
• Tobii Dynavox UK - Tobii Dynavox UK: Assistive technology for communication 

  Assistive technology for communication. Communication apps, speech generating devices and eye trackers for people with disabilities

Charity

• Alexandra Rose Day - www.alexandrarosecharities.org.uk - Helps parents with low income get Fruit and vegetables at local markets to help feed their family
• Brian Injury Group - Brain Injury Group - Support for families of people who have suffered brain injuries.
• Scope - www.scope.org.uk - Scope, the disability equality charity, offering practical information and emotional support, and campaigning for a fairer society. 
• Cerebral Palsy - Cerebral Palsy - Support for people who are affected by Cerebral Palsy
• Charity Choice - www.charitychoice.co.uk - A charity directory to find all different useful and supportive charities in your local area and around the UK
• Find a Voice - www.findavoice.org.uk - Find A Voice is a charity that supports children and adults who have a severe speech, language or communication difficulty, and who may require some form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support. This can include signing, symbols or a communication aid. Support is provided in person, by telephone and via this website. 
• The Big Give - www.thebiggive.org.uk - A list of fantastic charities you can donate too.
• Remap - Remap - Remap is a charity that helps people with disability live more independent lives. They have a network of skilled volunteers who help design and custom make equipment free of charge
• The Movement Centre - https://www.the-movement-centre.co.uk/ - Support for physiotherapy needs
• The Sequal Trust - https://www.thesequaltrust.org.uk - A charity that helps raise money and find funding to support learners with getting communication devices and aids such as Eye Gaze software.   
• Help for Carers - Help for carers - NHS (www.nhs.uk) - If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this NHS website explains your options and where you can get support
• Revitalise - Home | Revitalise - Respite care for people with physical disabilities and their carers. 

Accessibility

• Ability Magazine -  Ability Magazine (Assistive Technology) - A magazine about assistive technology 
• Best Mobility Aids - https://bestmobilityaids.com - Impartial advice on selecting the best mobility aids including mobility scooters, rollators, walking frames, wheelchairs and home aids to keep you active and help you lead a fulfilling and independent life no matter your age
• Invictus Active - Invictus Active - Provide products that help keep wheelchair users active, through specialised chairs, bikes and standing frames.
• Stairlifts Reviews - www.stairliftsreviews.co.uk/carers/ -  Helps people find charity grants and government funding for stair lifts at home
• The Accessible Planet - www.theaccessibleplanet.com - A complete guide to everything and anything accessible – for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility
• Best Mobility Aids - https://bestmobilityaids.com/caregiver-burnout-prevention/ - Advice to support parents and carers with preventing caregiver burnout

Information

• The Autism Services Directory -The Autism Directory | The Autism Directory  
• Cerebral Palsy Group - https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/ - An online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries
• Cerebral Palsy Guidance - www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com - Provide a vital guidance and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Lots of helpful information and useful resources and contacts to support you
• Counselling Directory - www.counselling-directory.org.uk - Counselling directory to find useful counselling in your local area.
• Patient - www.patient.co.uk - A helpful site about health, treatments and support for various illnesses and conditions
• Product Diggers - https://productdiggers.com/autism-playroom/ - A helpful website which helps you learn about and design the perfect home play room for a learner with autism.  
• Stairlift Prices - http://www.stairliftprices.co.uk - Company that provides stairlifts for home
• Stairlift Helper - https://www.stairlifthelper.co.uk/ - Best prices from all stairlift manufacturers
• RSL Steeper - RSL Steeper (Assistive Technology) - Steeper Assistive Technology helps empower individuals to take control of their environment and reduce their reliance on care. Through the latest technologies and comprehensive range of services, experienced engineers and product advisors guide you through state-of-the-art devices and innovative systems that will help put the control back in people with disabilities hands. 

Travel

• Parking 4 Less - https://www.parking4less.com/flying-with-a-disability/ - A really helpful guide to flying abroad with a disability
• Travelling Abroad with a Disability - Travelling Abroad with a Disability - Advice and information on travelling abroad with someone who has a disability
• Travelling Abroad Ultimate Guide - Travelling Abroad Ultimate Guide - Another guide on travelling abroad with disability