Links to Useful Web-sites

To view any of the sites listed below, just click on the relevant organisation's name and your browser should access the site automatically. D.A.D. cannot accept responsibility for information contained in other linked websites. We strongly advise users to check any information before acting or relying on it.

Action for Blind People

Has a new Website that is constructed to be accessible to blind and partially sighted people. There is information on the charity plus free impartial advice on visual impairment.

Aidis Trust

Aidis Trust website has been developed to help Disabled People make best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing.

Benefits Agency

DSS on line services, all benefit agency benefits are listed, with new customer complaints procedure, leaflets and office addresses.

The British Deaf Association (BDA)

Website managed by the Information Team - based at London Office.

The British Polio Fellowship

Recently published articles about Post Polio Syndrome.

Carers UK

Carers UK is the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Alternative website: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/

Communigate

An extremely helpful site directory of information and listings of websites in the North East.

Darlington Dolphin Centre

During March - December 2006 the Dolphin Centre underwent a £5million project to refurbish the facility. The refurbishment project has dramatically improved provision within the Centre and provided new facilities ensuring a contemporary leisure feel for customers.

Darlington and Durham County Racial Equality Council

The Darlington and Durham County Racial Equality Council provides advice and support for individuals and families who have experienced racial harassment or discrimination or any other race-related problems.

Deafchild

Has set up a new Website aimed at improving the literacy skills of deaf pupils. The site provides chat rooms in which deaf people can swap messages and relevant news items.

Deafsign

A new interactive Website has been launched to cover deafness and sign language issues. E-mail: cath@deafsign.com

The Department of Health (DOH)

Has launched the Easy Guide to Direct Payments to provide clear information for people with learning disabilities. The guide comes on tape, C.D. and in booklet form available from DOH publications.

Department for Works and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people.

Direct.gov

Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public services and government information.

Direct Enquiries

Direct Enquiries is an online access register that gives businesses and service providers throughout the United Kingdom an opportunity to shout about what access and facilities they currently provide. Importantly it also provides details about what access and facilities they cannot provide today, but hope to provide in the future.

In association with two of the country's leading charities, RADAR (The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) and the Employers' Forum on Disability, the register provides details about everything from entrances, lifts, toilets, counter heights, lighting, auxiliary aids such as Braille, large print, induction loops and lap trays, all the way through to staff assistance.

Disability Now

A campaigning newspaper. E-mail: editor@disabilitynow.org.uk

Disability Rights Commission

As of 1st October 2007 the Disability Rights Commission is now part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Do-it

Welcome to Do-it! Search our database for UK volunteering opportunities and find out all you need to know to become a volunteer.

Domestic Violence Forum in Darlington

Door to Door

The transport and travel website for disabled and less mobile people. It has been developed to give disabled people information about transport and advice about travelling using all forms of transport.

Education Centre (For children with Down Syndrome)

The Education Centre run an Early Development Group for pre-school children and their parents, weekly during term-time (36 weeks per year). In September 2006 they launched a new School-Age Group for 4-11 year old children. These sessions are run in Darlington, but they also take children from surrounding areas including the rest of County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland and North Yorkshire.

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities is the national charity dedicated to creating routes into employment for people with all disabilities and medical conditions.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Set up in October 2007, this Commission now takes on the responsibilities and powers of the CRE (Commission for Racial Equality), DRC (Disability Rights Commission) and the EOC (Equal Opportunities Commission).

Goldstar

Promoting good practice for volunteers from socially excluded groups.

Holiday Care

If you're a disabled or older person with an interest in travel and holidays this site is for you. Our charity has more than 20 years' experience in helping disabled people.

Letter Scheme

A new scheme to help disabled people find pen pals more easily. The Group Match Scheme from Write Away, uses videos, E-mail, artwork, audiotapes or letters to let people get in touch. E-mail: mailto:groupmatch@writeaway.demon.co.uk

MS Matters

Is a Multiple Sclerosis Society Publication, also available on tape cassette.

E-mail: mailto:info@mssociety.co.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

The MS Trust is a leading independent charity for people with multiple sclerosis, their family and friends and for all health professionals.

Prodigy

"Providing access to clinical knowledge about the common conditions and symptoms managed in primary care."

Radar

RADAR is a national network of disability organisations and disabled people. Formed in 1977 as the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation, RADAR is a national organisation run by and working for disabled people.

Ready, Willing, Able

A unique recruitment bulletin - named Ready, Willing, Able (RWA) and aimed specifically at disabled people was launched in October 1999. E-mail: rwa@lineone.net

Ricability

Consumer Guides For Older And Disabled People

Ricability is an independent research charity. They publish practical and unbiased consumer guides for older and disabled people based on thorough professional research. They produce guides and reports on childcare products, household products, mobility telecoms and alarms. Email mail@ricability.org.uk

The RNIB Housing Service

We are UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.

Welcome to Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.

Shopmobility Index by Disability U.K.

Shopmobility facilities of powered scooters and wheelchairs for disabled use in British shopping towns. This index lists all the current Shopmobility places in the UK. Contact your local branch for more information.

Visiting Darlington

For any information about visiting Darlington, Darlington Borough Council have designed this website.