Information & advice organisations

AbilityNet : Adapting Technology - Changing Lives

UK's largest provider of independent advice and information on all aspects making ICT accessible for people with a disability or limiting condition.
AbilityNet provides free information and advice, individual assessment of technology needs, the supply of assistive technology with free support, a programme of awareness education, and consultancy for employers on system and workstation adaptations and web accessibility.
AbilityNet is funded by grants and donations from charitable trusts and companies, and fees charged for its professional services. Fee work with employers, and the DfEE's Disability Service, to assess computing needs for disabled employees and potential employees, provides useful income to support the free help given to individuals by both national and regional centres. The cost of supply and support of assistive technology is almost self-funded by sales.
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ADP : Association of Disabled Professionals

ADP offers advice, support, resources and general information for disabled professionals, entrepreneurs, students and the self employed
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C.E.A CARD : The card network

The C.E .A card is a national concessionary card developed by the Cinema Exhibitors Association for UK cinemas in order to allow people with disabilities to obtain one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.
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DEN : Disabled Entrepreneurs Network

DEN was set up by Association of Disabled Professionals. The objectives are:

Provide networking opportunities among self-employed disabled people and those setting up and running their own small businesses.
Signpost opportunities for accessible and appropriate training and development to disabled entrepreneurs.
Identify and share a good practice on self-employment and small business management with disabled people.
Assist in looking at strategic issues around disability, small business management and self-employment.

In Scotland DEN information is available from the Business Gateway at www.bgateway.com.
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Dial-a-bus

Requirements: 1) Receipt of and one of the following: Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance - higher rate mobility, War pensioners' mobility supplement. 2) Registered as blind 3) over 80 years old or you may still qualify if you have been medically assessed by a medical officer from the appropriate health board. Applicants with temporary disability such as a broken leg may apply for temporary registration for four months.
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Disablement Income Group

A unique Scottish Charity providing information and advice on welfare benefits to disabled people and carers
FREE service that ensures clients obtain their rightful entitlements. The service also includes help to complete claim forms. You do not need to be a member of Disablement Income Group to take advantage of their services.
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Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living

Independent living is something that everyone should have access to.
The Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) works to promote these principles.We particularly assist disabled people in Glasgow who want to take more control over the support they need.
Whatever your situation, chances are we can help you. Our organisation is run by, and for disabled people so we appreciate the difficulties you may be facing.
Our website provides information on common areas. You can always contact us to find out other ways we can help you.

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Scottish Driving Assessment Service : Mobility Centre

To help people with disabilities woh wish o start or resume driving after illness or accident.
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West Dunbartonshire Disability Resource Centre : Dumbarton

Local disability information and advice service
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