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Learning Disabilities

The History of Wheelchair Dancing

A quick reference guide to providing a BSL - English interpreter under the DDA 1995

A guide to the Disability Discrimination Act for people with HIV, Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis

Recruiting and Employing Disabled People

Disabled Living Foundation Factsheets

Using the Fact Sheets

Other Resources and Links - List

Ask Enid

Bathing made easy

Disability Sport - Parasport

Learning Disabilities
Author: British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Website: www.bild.org.uk Download Factsheet (pdf)
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The History of Wheelchair Dancing
Author: Thameside Wheelchair Dancing Contact: g.s.howlett@btinternet.com Download Factsheet (pdf)
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A quick reference guide to providing a BSL - English interpreter under the DDA 1995
Author: Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com Please Note: The DRC is now part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Download Factsheet (pdf)
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A guide to the Disability Discrimination Act for people with HIV, Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com Please Note: The DRC is now part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Download Factsheet (pdf)
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Recruiting and Employing Disabled People
Author: Business Link Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk Please Note: This document is subject to Crown Copyright, find out more about that from this Business Link website page - linked here. Download Factsheet (pdf)
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Disabled Living Foundation Fact Sheets
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) have kindly given their permission to link to their factsheets. The DLF website www.dlf.org.uk is stuffed full of useful information and further help, including their online self assessment form, Ask SARA www.asksara.org.uk The linked documents below are all pdf format. List of factsheets Mobility Choosing walking equipment - updated in 2006 Choosing a powered wheelchair - updated in 2006 Choosing a scooter or buggy - updated in 2006 Choosing a standard self-propelled wheelchair - updated in 2006 Choosing an active user wheelchair Choosing an attendant propelled wheelchair Out and about with your wheelchair - updated in 2006 Wheelchair hire services in the London area - updated in 2005 Moving and Handling Choosing a mobile hoist - updated in 2006 Choosing an overhead hoist - updated in 2006 About the Home Choosing equipment to maintain safety and independence at home (introducing telecare) - NEW IN 2006 Choosing equipment for the heavier person - NEW IN 2006 Making a difference (choosing equipment for everyday living) - updated in 2005 Choosing household equipment - updated in 2006 Choosing toilet equipment and accessories - updated in 2006 Choosing a bed and bed accessories - updated in 2005 Choosing a bath and bath accessories - updated in 2006 Choosing a chair and chair accessories - updated in 2005 Choosing a shower and accessories - updated in 2007 Choosing and fitting grab rails Choosing eating and drinking equipment - updated in 2005 Choosing equipment to get up and down stairs - updated in 2005 Choosing pressure relief equipment - updated in 2006 Some suppliers of a range of daily living equipment - updated in 2007 Clothing and footwear Choosing a bra - updated in 2006 Clothing for people with sensitive skin - updated in 2006 Clothing for continence and incontinence - updated in 2006 Clothing ideas for people who rip clothing - updated in 2006 Clothing ideas for wheelchair users - updated in 2006 Dressing for warmth - updated in 2006 Equipment to assist with dressing and putting on footwear - updated in 2006 Finding suitable footwear - updated in 2006 Specialist clothing services Communication aids, telecoms and alarms A guide to simple communication products for daily living - NEW IN 2007 A guide to some high technology communication and leisure products - NEW IN 2007 Choosing a personal alarm system - updated in 2007 Choosing a telephone, textphone and accessories - updated in 2006 Children Choosing children's daily living equipment - updated in 2005 Choosing children's mobility equipment Choosing children's play equipment - updated in 2005 Some suppliers of a range of children's equipment Design Design advice - updated in 2005 General Disability awareness - updated in 2006 Making a complaint - updated in 2005 Some retailers in the London area Sources of second hand equipment Sources of funding for obtaining equipment for older and disabled people - updated in 2007
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Reproduction, distribution or use on the web can only be undertaken with the express permission of the authors.

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Ask Enid

Bathing made easy

Disability Sport - Parasport

Ask Enid

Ask Enid Have produced twenty-six factsheets to cover the most frequently asked questions requested by people in Surrey, including Who can help me claim disability benefits? and Where do I get a Blue Parking Badge?. The questions have been identified by a survey carried out by SID in 2006.

Though these factsheets are primarily aim at those living in Surrey, some of the information is also relevant nationally.

Go to Ask Enid

Ask Enid on the directory

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Bathing made easy

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) have recently launched a new website.

www.bathingmadeeasy.com "Bathing made easy - Helping you find bathing products that make life easier"

The site includes information on bathing and personal care equipment, including, Walk in Baths, Baths, Bath accessories, Bath lifts, Bath seats, Grab rails, Bath rails, All bath products. And Walk in Showers, Shower trays, Shower cubicles, Shower screens and enclosures, Shower seating, Grab rails, All shower products

They also have information on Personal care and Healthcare

Useful guides ...

Choosing a shower and shower accessories

Choosing a bath and bathing accessories

Choosing and fitting grab rails

Sources of funding

Buying second hand equipment

Making a complaint

DLF Website: www.dlf.org.uk

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Disability Sport - Parasport

Parasport's excellent website has all the latest news and information about disability sport.

"The Parasport website, which is the first of its kind in the UK, aims to inspire anyone with a disability to lead an active lifestyle and enjoy all the benefits that are associated with participating in sport, such as health, inclusion and social development as well as the value of sport in rehabilitation. "

Parasport Website: www.parasport.org.uk

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