RADAR represents people with all kinds of disabilities and cover issues such as: civil rights, community care, education, employment, social security, mobility and housing.

12 City Forum
250 City Road
London EC1V 8AF
Tel: 020 7250 3222
Textphone: 020 7250 4119
Fax: 020 7250 0212
e-mail: radar@radar.org.uk
www.radar.org.uk

Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB)

RNIB helps all blind and partially sighted people in the UK. They provide information and practical advice, campaign and work towards the prevention, cure or alleviation of visual impairment.

105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
Helpline 0845 766 9999
Text: 18001 0845 766 9999
Fax: 020 7388 2034
e-mail: helpline@rnib.org.uk
www.rnib.org.uk

RNID

RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) is the largest charity that represents deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. They campaign, provide information and raise awareness of deafness and hearing loss. Practical services include employment programmes and social, medical and technical research.

19-23 Featherstone Street
London EC1Y 8SL
Telephone: 020 7296 8000
Textphone: 020 7296 8001
Fax: 020 7296 8199
e-mail: information@rnid.org.uk
www.rnid.org.uk

RNID information lines (Freephone)
Telephone: 0808 808 0123
Textphone: 0808 808 9000

Commercial websites

Ricability has not assessed these sites, therefore we cannot guarantee the quality of information, products or services found there.

Government and official websites

DirectGov

DirectGov is the website of the UK government www.direct.gov.uk with sections on:

Carers

Information on benefits, supporting organisations and government policies www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone

Children

Caring for a disabled child: childcare assessments, support groups for parents www.direct.gov.uk/carers-children

Disability Discrimination

Information on the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), rights and equality www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/RightsAndObligations

Financial support and benefits

Council tax reduction for disabled people, value added tax (VAT) relief on products and services and updated information on the main disability benefits www.direct.gov.uk/disability-money

Home adaptations

nformation on grants, choosing and buying equipment for independent living, plus the Independent Living Fund www.direct.gov.uk/disability-home

Local services

Disability information and services: there are links to local services www.direct.gov.uk/disability-local

Consumer Direct

Government website which provides information and advice to consumers and has useful links to others sites offering further consumer advice www.consumerdirect.gov.uk

Department of Health

Information on the Department of Health is mainly aimed at people who work in health and social care policy www.dh.gov.uk

Social care for adults with physical or sensory impairments or who have learning disabilities - policy information www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics

Accessibility of buildings in the NHS: checklists used to assess access www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics

Department for Transport

The Accessibility and Equalities Unit (formerly the Mobility and Inclusion Unit) at the Department for Transport covers public and private transport, legislation and transport related issues www.dft.gov.uk

Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) was replaced with the the new Equality and Human Rights Commission on 1 October 2007. The new commission is 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. It gives advice and information on disabled people's rights at work.
www.equalityhumanrights.com