Users with learning disabilities Association for Real Change (ARC) A membership organisation, supporting providers of services to people with a learning disability: services include daytime & leisure activities, support to people in their own homes, residential services, training for employment, special schools & colleges, staff training and information and advice. Angelman Syndrome Support, Education & Research Trust (ASSERT) Support Trust including newsletter, information pack, telephone support line. AutismAsperger.net Information on autism building greater awareness of the autism spectrum. British Dyslexia Association The voice of dyslexic people aiming to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society. British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Influencing policy makers/other decision makers; encouraging good practice among practitioners; helping people with a learning disability take charge of their own lives and become part of an inclusive society. Central England People First An organisation run by people with learning difficulties speaking for themselves. Challenging Behaviour Foundation Providing information and support to professionals and parents of children with challenging behaviour; research and advocacy. CHANGE National organisation run by disabled people for people with learning disabilities especially those who are deaf and blind. Choice and Voice Website run by Bristol-based group of people with learning disabilities: a place where people can make new friends from around the world, and share news and views. CHOICE SUPPORT Promotes the rights of people with learning disabilities; provides individualised support; encourages people to take appropriate risks, whilst providing appropriate safeguards; welcomes the involvement of advocates, carers and families in the planning and delivery of services. Downs Syndrome Association Providing information and support for, creating understanding of, and challenging discrimation against people with Down's Syndrome. The Dyspraxia Foundation UK charity helping people to understand and cope with dyspraxia: a resource for parents, for teenagers and adults who have the condition, and for professionals. Easy Info Information for All guides: making information easier for people with learning difficulties, bringing people together, finding out about good ways of working and sharing ideas: for everyone working with people with learning difficulties and for people with learning difficulties themselves. First Movement Developing arts work promoting the unique creativity of learning disabled people employing a range of accessible and intuitive technologies. Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Working with people and their families to ensure they can use effective services, play a fuller part in communities and society, and enjoy equal rights; ensuring that people with learning disabilities are supported in living as active citizens in the community, with real choices. Housing Options Housing Advisory Service for People with Learning Disabilities: a resource for everyone concerned with the provision of housing for people with learning disabilities. L'Arche International federation of communities for people with learning disabilities and assistants, with 8 communities in England, Scotland and Wales providing real homes in ordinary houses to well over 100 people with learning disabilities and a similar number of assistants. Mencap UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. MacIntyre Care Supports people with learning disabilities to take charge of their lives: providing a wide range of services including registered care homes, supported living schemes, accredited training schemes and day services, and residential schools. One For Us For people who have a learning difficulty - information and stories about people who have a learning difficulty. Paradigm Consultancy, training and development services to organisations interested in improving the opportunities available to people with learning disabilities. Removing Barriers to Achievement Government strategy for Special Education Needs. Respond Challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities. Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability (SCLD) Building respect in the Scottish community by enabling people with learning disabilities and family carers to take up roles as trainers, research champions and advisers. Speaking Up Supporting people with learning difficulties to control their own lives: providing opportunities for people with learning difficulties to develop confidence and self esteem; making sure that people with learning difficulties are involved in decisions affecting their own lives; working towards an inclusive society in which people with learning difficulties are seen as valued citizens.
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