Useful Links
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Offers advice and information on computers and software for disabled children.
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An independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales. Although most of their information relates to children over five, it can advise on special education for under-fives.
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A national educational charity for children with autism.
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A confidential telephone service for people with disabilities, their representatives and their carers. General advice is available on benefits available for people with disabilities, as well as forms and leaflets.
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The birth injury attorney team at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group has dedicated its time to helping parents of injured children fight for their rights.
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The Birth Injury Justice Center provides a great source of information, support and resources to those affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy or other disabilities.
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British Institute for Learning Disabilities offers a range of services to support those working with people with Learning Disabilities and their families. Services include; training for professionals; information services; and one day events and conferences.
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This is a registered charity that provides support to anyone who is a Carer. They offer information and advice and produce a range of publications and also campaign for Carer's rights.
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The Cerebral Palsy Group is a FREE online resource providing SUPPORT for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries, or brain injuries.
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A charity which provides free information leaflets on various aspects of challenging behaviour such as physical interventions, equipment and safety and self-injury.
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A national organisation for people with learning difficulties, especially those who are deaf or blind. CHANGE makes information accessible through the use of short words and pictures. They offer consultancy work and have lots of publications for sale.
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Helps families who care for children with any disability or special need. CAF is a main source of information about rare disorders and can assist affected adults as well as children.
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Crossroads - Caring for Carers Promotes, offers and delivers high-quality services for carers and others. It provides practical help by offering a trained care attendant to take the place of the regular family carer to reduce the stress of caring and give carers some respite.
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The children's section or Deafax. Deafchild UK works with deaf children, their parents, teachers, researchers, deaf adults and others to identify, promote and implement solutions mainly in the area of information and communications technology (ICT).
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Down's Syndrome Association Provides information, counselling and support for people with Down's Syndrome, their families and Carers, as well as being a resource for interested Professionals.
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From the 24th of April, this free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing service, Kooth, will be announcing the peer to peer discussions, helpful content and much more that we’ve put together to support young people who may be experiencing heightened distress from upcoming exams.
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An independent organisation funded by government administrations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Fund can give grants and information to families caring for a severely disabled or seriously ill child under 16.
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FND FrieNDs is a charity based in the South West of England promoting awareness and support for those who have a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder, as well as helping to encourage greater understanding within the medical profession of this fairly common but little understood condition.
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A charity which helps children with speech and learning disabilities. I-CAN provides a unique combination of specialist therapy, teaching and care for children, information for families, and training for teachers and other professionals.
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A national charity dedicated to helping children and young people with disabilities and special needs develop their skills and abilities and realise their potential. Kids work in close partnership with parents, carers and children.
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A charity that provides information, support and help to families with visually impaired children. Family support officers work directly with families, offering emotional support and advice regarding education, benefits and eye conditions.
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Makaton is a recognised approach to teaching communication skills for those with communication and learning difficulties or all ages. Makaton provides access to education, training and public information through the use of symbols and signs with speech.
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The UKs leading learning disability charity working for people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Mencap fights for equal rights, campaigns for greater opportunity and challenges attitudes and prejudice.
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The society has a helpline for anyone in the UK whose life’s are affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders. It answers enquiries on a wide range of topics and can direct you towards sources of help and support.
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National Portage Association Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.National Portage Association Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.
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Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS) provides information, advice and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children and young people within the Plymouth Local Authority area.
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Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) brings together parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Plymouth and the surrounding area to give them the voice in the services that they use.
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The Royal Society for Blind Children offers a range of services including emotional support and practical advice for families, opportunities for children and young people to build confidence and skills through activities, and a specialist further education college.
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The major UK voluntary organisation for children and adults born with multi-sensory impairment (MSI) and their families. The website has information about the help and services available to children with MSI, their families and professionals.
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For brothers and sisters of children and people with special needs, disability or chronic illness. Their purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of siblings - to make growing up with someone with special needs a bit easier.
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The National Deaf Children's Society Supports families of deaf children. They provide clear and balanced information on all aspects of childhood deafness, including temporary conditions such as glue ear. NDCS also campaigns on behalf of deaf children and their families.
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Provides mobility aids and lightweight or powered wheelchairs for children with locomotion disabilities.