Useful Links
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Title: English Federation of Disability Sport
Description: The English Federation of Disability Sport is the national governing body of disability sport in England.
Link: [
http://www.efds.net]
Title: Back Up Trust
Description: The Back-Up Trust is a national charity dedicated to providing opportunities for those paralysed by spinal cord injury to enjoy the buzz of outdoor activities and benefit from increased independence, self belief and motivation. Back-Up provides an opportunity for people to prove to themselves that disability is not a barrier to a full and active life.
Link: [
http://backuptrust.org.uk]
Title: British Disabled Angling Association
Description: BDAA is the lead disability angling organisation in the UK, partnered with the English Federation of Disability Sport the charity can provide support, coaching, advice, design and education programs in sea, coarse, & game angling.
Link: [
http://www.bdaa.co.uk]
Title: BTTAD
Description: Bttad is the governing body for disabled table tennis in Great Britain. It has been established since 1993 and has a full national executive committee. It operates the BTTAD Great Britain Table tennis team that are funded by UK Sport. It has a national championships each year as well as staging numerous other competitions.
Link: [
http://www.bttad.co.uk]
Title: The British Wheel of Yoga
Description: The British Wheel of Yoga is the largest yoga organisation in the country and is a registered charity; our teachers hold national occupational standards in yoga. We are recognised by the Sports Councils as the Governing Body for Yoga in Britain.
Link: [
http://www.bwy.org.uk]
Title: Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR)
Description: The CCPR is the representative body for 270 National Sporting Organisations. We have a vision of fair, accessible and high quality sport and recreation for all. Our mission is to lead the development of a vibrant, sustainable and effective non-governmental and voluntary sector for sport and recreation.
Link: [
http://www.ccpr.org.uk]
Title: Cerebral Palsy Sport
Description: The governing body for people who have cerebral palsy.
Link: [
http://www.cpsport.org]
Title: Disability Now
Description: This is the UK's leading disability site, giving essential information, news and feature articles, advice, adverts, links, an archive and a chat forum
Link: [
http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk]
Title: Disabled Sport
Description: Disabled Sport: Information on disability sport in your area should be easy to find. Here at Disabled Sport we are building a useful resource for sports venues on what access, and disability facilities they offer. We also have a discussion board, so let us know about your sports facilities in your area.
Link: [
http://www.disabledsport.co.uk]
Title: Dog Aid
Description: Dog Aid (Assistance in Disability) is unique in the United Kingdom offering people with physical disabilities the opportunitie to train their own pet dogs, both to become obedient companions and in suitable circumstances, to train them to become Assistance Dogs to help better manage their disability in daily life,
Link: [
http://www.dogaid.org.uk]
Title: Institute Of Leisure And Amenity Management
Description: The Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) is the professional body for leisure professionals. ILAM represents every aspect of leisure, cultural and recreation management and is committed to the improvement of management standards.
Link: [
http://www.ilam.co.uk]
Title: Institute of Sport & Recreation Management (ISRM)
Description: The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) is the leading national professional body for sport and recreation management and development in the UK. Based at Loughborough University, one of the UK's sporting hubs, our mission statement is to 'lead, develop and promote professionalism in the management of sport and recreation.
Link: [
http://www.isrm.co.uk]
Title: Leisure Industry Week
Description: The website of leisure industry exhibition, Leisure Industry Week.
Link: [
http://liw.co.uk]
Title: London Sports Forum For Disabled People
Description: The London Sports Forum For Disabled People is a regional branch of the Englsih Federation of Disability Sport. The LSF develops sporting opportunities for disabled people across London.
Link: [
http://www.londonsportsforum.org.uk]
Title: Medau Movement
Description: Medau rhythmic movement is designed to improve the fitness of the whole body as well as stimulating the mind. Classes, suitable for all ages, aim to improve strength, stamina, suppleness and co-ordination.
Link: [
http://www.medau.org.uk]
Title: Mind Instructor
Description: Mind Instructor is a rehabilitation and counselling clinic treating conditions with no known medical cure. We work on the principle that the mind and brain once instructed have the ability to correct ailing areas of the self naturally whatever the condition mental physical, or emotional.
Link: [
http://www.mindinstructor.com]
Title: MS Society
Description: The MS Society offers support and information to people with Multiple Sclerosis, their friends, families and carers. We have a network of over 370 local branches, a dedicated Helpline, a range of over 40 information booklets and run eight specialist respite centres around the UK.
Link: [
http://www.mssociety.org.uk]
Title: Register of Exercise Professionals
Description: The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is a system of self-regulation for all instructors involved in exercise and fitness creating a framework which will facilitate the highest standards of professionalism linked to best practice in the exercise and fitness industry.
Link: [
http://www.exerciseregister.org]
Title: RNID
Description: The RNID is the largest charity working to change the world for the UK’s 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. They do this with the help of their members, by campaigning and lobbying, raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, providing services and through social, medical and technical research. The RNID provide free factsheets and leaflets full of useful information. The RNID deliver deaf awareness, disability awareness and introduction to sign language training that is tailored specifically to meet the needs of the fitness industry. Their courses are available nationally and can be tailored to fit individual needs. The RNID also provides accessibility audits through their charter mark of best practice ‘Louder than Words’. Telephone: 02072968060 Textphone: 020 7296 8050 E-mail : training.services@rnid.org.uk
Link: [
http://www.rnid.org.uk]
Title: Royal Association For Deaf People
Description: Royal Association for Deaf People helps deaf people get the most out of life. We provide centres, social activities and communication support, information, adivice, pastoral care and training. Our website serves the entire UK deaf community and provides information, news, events, job vacancies, deaf related directories and links and is updated weekly.
Link: [
http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk]
Title: RYA Sailability
Description: RYA Sailability is the National Charity for Disabled Sailing and provides, support and advice for clubs and individuals to experience sailing. For some it brings exciting competition, self reliance and exhilaration, others enjoy it for peaceful relaxation.
Link: [
http://www.rya.org.uk/sailability]
Title: Short Term Breaks
Description: White Lodge is a resource centre for children and adults with a physical disability - who access our services on a daily basis. For more information please visit our website.
Link: [
http://www.shorttermbreaks.com]
Title: Wheelpower
Description: WheelPower is the national organisation and charity for British Wheelchair Sport. WheelPower provides accessible facilities at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the “home of Wheelchair Sport” including an Athletics Arena, Sports Hall, Indoor Bowls Centre, Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.
Link: [
http://www.wheelpower.org.uk]
Title: The Leisure Database Company
Description: The Leisure Database Company (TLDC) is the official data supplier to the FIA and Sport England's Active Places website. It maintains the country's leading fitness supply and demand database and completes an annual audit of all public and private fitness venues across the country.
Link: [
http://www.theleisuredatabase.com/]
Title: HEART UK
Description: H·E·A·R·T UK, a national charity for patients and their families, combines the rich skills of research scientists, the caring, knowledgeable attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
Link: [
http://www.heartuk.org.uk/]
Title: Remploy
Description: Remploy is the UK's leading provider of jobs for disabled people. In 2005 it supported in work or into work more than 10,000 people with a range of physical, sensory and mental health disabilities.
Link: [
http://www.remploy.co.uk]
Title: Rugby Football Union
Description: The Governing body of Rugby Union in England
Link: [
http://www.rfu.com]
Title: Action for Blind People
Description: Action for Blind People offers training to any organisation providing services to, or working with, the general public. Training makes leisure providers more accessible to blind or partially sighted people, from the reception desk to the fitness rooms.
Link: [
http://actionforblindpeople.org.uk/Information/VAT/]
Title: Community Transport Association UK (CTA UK)
Description: The Community Transports Association provides support, including advice and training to any organisation running not-for-profit transport.
Link: [
http://www.ctauk.org]
Title: Dimensions
Description: The UK's second largest not-for-profit support provider for people with learning difficulties. Working in most regions in England, we support over 1200 young people and adults who have a broad range of learning difficulties.
Link: [
http://www.dimensions-uk.org]
Title: Guide Dogs
Description: Guide Dogs wants a world in which all people who are blind and partially sighted enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. We provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of visually impaired people.
Link: [
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk]
Title: Mecap Sport
Description: Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Together, we fight for equal rights, we campaign for greater opportunities and we challenge attitudes and prejudice. We also provide advice and support to meet people's needs throughout their lives.
We are an individual membership organisation, with a local network of more than 1,000 affiliated groups. Our work is shaped by what our members tell us about their needs and wishes.
Mencap Sport supports elite and up and coming athletes with a learning disability in a range of sports.
Link: [
http://www.mencap.org.uk/sport]
Title: The Wheelchair Site
Description: Offering information on various types of wheelchairs, wheelchair manufacturers and wheelchair travel
Link: [
http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/]
Title: Fitness Industry Association (FIA)
Description: The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) represents almost 2,500 members across the UK and works closely with Government, as well as commercial and non-commercial organisations to get more people, more active, more often.
Link: [
http://www.fia.org.uk]
Title: Inclusive Living Sheffield Ltd
Description: Inclusive Living Sheffield (ILS) is a limited company, and registered charity, run by a Board of Trustees of predominantly disabled people. Our mission is to promote choice, control and independence for disabled people in Sheffield.
Link: [
http://www.inclusivesheffield.org.uk]
Title: Federation of Disability Sports Organisations
Description: The Federation of Disability Sports Organisations (FDSO) was formed in 1993 to create and provide sport and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in the Yorkshire and Humberside regions.
Link: [
http://www.fdso.co.uk]
Title: Sport Leeds
Description: Sport Leeds is a partnership network for people and organisations with an interest in the provision, and development of sport & active recreation in Leeds. Recognising both sport and active recreations intrinsic value and its ability to contribute to the wellbeing of the people and communities of Leeds.
Link: [
http://www.sportleeds.com]
Title: Disabledgo
Description: Disabledgo are an Internet service which transforms the daily choices available to millions of disabled people, their families and friends. Detailed information is available about accessing hotels and guest houses, places to eat and drink places to visit and much more.
Link: [
http://www.disabledgo.info]
Title: The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
Description: Established in 2005 the centre exists to generate and implement research and development projects in the area of disability sport and inclusive physical activity. It is a joint venture between the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Loughborough University and The Peter Harrison Foundation, which is a registered charity.
Link: [
http://www.peterharrisoncentre.org.uk/]
Title: Active Enterprise
Description: At the Active Living Academy we pride ourselves on being the driving force in giving opportunities to our Active Living participants who are within the ages of 12 to 25. We operate by creating a pathway for disabled people to achieve success as top athletes and to ultimately become Great Britain’s Paralympians of the future.
Link: [
http://www.active-enterprise.org/Active-Living/About_Us.php]
Title: The Outside Clinic
Description: The Outside Clinic provides eye testing, dispensing and all year round eyecare for individuals who prefer a home visit. Free to those with NHS entitlement and for those paying privately only £20 is charged. For more information please call Freephone 08000 757 700.
Link: [
http://www.outsideclinic.com/]
Title: Parasport
Description: The goal of Parasport, working in partnership with the Deloitte Disability Sport Programme, is to transform the experience of disabled people playing sport, encouraging them to participate competitively and to build the talent stream for future national and international honours.
Link: [
http://www.parasport.org.uk]
Title: Uhad2bthere
Description: The Disability Information Website - Everything you need, all in one place!
Link: [
http://www.uhad2bthere.co.uk]
Title: Aspire National Training Centre
Description: The Aspire National Training Centre is the first fully integrated Training Centre in Europe for disabled and non-disabled people.
Link: [
http://www.aspire.org.uk/]
Title: Mind
Description: Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by advancing the views of people with mental health problems and achieving equal rights.
Link: [
http://www.mind.org.uk]
Title: Ableize
Description: Disability disabled and special needs support products mobility aids information and advice
Link: [
http://www.ableize.com/]
Title: Active Norfolk
Description: Welcome to Active Norfolk - the County Sports Partnership for Norfolk! We aim to provide the single source of activity information for players, organisers, supporters and media. We are working in partnership with all of Norfolk's local authorities to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
Link: [
http://www.activenorfolk.org]
Title: The Wheel Life
Description: We're the social and lifestyle website created for wheelchair users and their
wider community.
You've got a story to tell, so why not share it with the rest of the wheelchair world.
So don't just sit there! -
Join The Wheel Life today!
Link: [
http://www.thewheellife.com/live/home.php]
