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Useful linksThese links are for information only – we do not necessarily promote their views or recommend use of their services and the descriptions are not provided by WECIL.
Our Funders
Other Partnership Organisations
Disabled People's Organisations
Independent Living
General Disability
Government Information
OtherOur Funders
Avon Fire and Rescue
Bristol City Council
RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)
Skills for Care
South Gloucestershire Council
University of the West of England
Other Partnership Organisations
City of Bristol College
Disabled People's Organisations
Our Voice Matters
We are a group of parents and carers with children and young people with a disability or additional needs, aged 0-19yrs whose aim is to improve services and support available for families living in South Gloucestershire.
Bristol City Council Disability Equality Forum
The forum was set up in 1995 so that Disabled people in the city could have access to the City Council in order to make their views heard and to help the city Council understand the experience and requirements of Disabled people.
Bristol Dial-a-Ride
Bristol Dial-a-Ride provides door-to-door, fully accessible transport services to disabled and older people who are unable to use public transport because of mobility or communication impairments.
Disability Awareness in Action (DAA)
An international human rights network, run for and by Disabled people.
Disability Lib
We are committed to confronting discrimination and disablism. Disability LIB will provide disabled people's organisations (DPOs) with capacity building information, advice and support that will enable them to be more effective in their activities.
Living – formerly the Disabled Living Centre
Are you looking for a service that can show you products for everyday living and can give you impartial information on them, that will enable you to make independent choices about your lifestyle?
People First
An organisation of people with learning difficulties speaking up for ourselves.
South West Disability Equality Network (SWDEN)
The Southwest Disability Equality Network (SWDEN) was launched in 2004. It is a forum of disabled people in the region. It represents organisations of and for disabled people.
United Kingdom’s Disabled Peoples’ Council (UKDPC)
The United Kingdom's Disabled People's Council is the UK's national organisation of the worldwide Disabled People's Movement. They were set up in 1981 by Disabled people to promote full equality and participation in UK society, and now represent some 70 groups run by Disabled people in the UK at national level. Between them member groups have a total membership of around 350,000 Disabled people.
Independent Living
Disabled Peoples International
A grassroots, cross-disability network with member organisations in over 110 countries, over half of which are in the developing world.
European Network on Independent Living
ENIL is the umbrella of individuals and organisations dedicated to promoting Independent Living among Disabled people and the general public in Europe.
Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of Disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-respect and self-determination.Independent Living Funds
The Independent Living Funds (ILF) are a national resource dedicated to providing financial support for Disabled people, enabling them to live independently.
Independent Living Institute
A policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
The National Centre for Independent Living
NCIL advances the philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, Disabled people. Includes a directory of local support schemes.
World Institute on Disability
Dedicated to promoting independence and societal inclusion of Disabled people, Includes publications, programmes and events.
General Disability
Hop, Skip and Jump South West
Hop Skip and Jump opened in 2003, and since then it has grown into a vibrant centre and a vital resource for families with disabled children within Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Ability Net
Ability Net is a national charity helping Disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
Disability Alliance
Many Disabled and older people, and their carers, are facing hardship as a result of the impact of the Government's fairer charging policy for home care.
In its report, "The Costs of Care", the Coalition on Charging says that many Disabled and older people have to pay from their benefits for essential services they are assessed as needing. Many now have no choice but to reduce the level of service they receive.Employers Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability is the world's leading employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business. Their mission is to enable companies to become disability confident by making it easier to recruit and retain Disabled employees and to serve Disabled customers.
Shaping Our Lives - Networking website
This website will support Shaping Our Lives' vision of an equal and fair society where people have the same opportunities, choices, rights and responsibilities. A society where people have choice and control over the way they live and the support services they use.
Transition Information Network
For Disabled young people in transition to adulthood, their families and people they work with.
University of Leeds Disability Studies Centre
CDS is an interdisciplinary centre for research and education in the field of disability studies at the University of Leeds. The Centre incorporates and develops the work of the former Disability Research Unity (DRU) and aims to promote international excellence within the field
Government Websites and Information
Care Quality Commission
Department of Health
For Government information on health care provision.
Department of Health – Introduction to Direct Payments
Direct Gov – Financing your own Care and Service
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1st October 2010 and provides the framework of prection against direct and indirect discrimination.
Department of Work and Pensions
To find information re Government benefits.
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.
Website of the UK Government
For Government information for Disabled people and their carers.
Well Aware
Well Aware is a new free information resource for everyone in Bristol.
Other Useful Links:
Bristol Volunteers
Information about Bristol Volunteers can be found here or via email.
Association For Real Change (ARC)
Information about ARC can be found here or by clicking on the above link
Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
Ideas for days out, holidays and assessible venues
Disabled Gear - A Free-Ads Website
A free ads website for second hand disability equipment; to download the flyer please click here
