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DisabledGo (DGO)
DGO, for disabled people, free access guide information for shops, services, hotels, pubs, restaurants across the UK. UseDGO to make direct enquiries about access and find what is accessible for you
http://www.disabledgo.info/ - Details

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Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE)
CAE is the UK's leading authority on inclusive design. We aim to help secure a built environment that is usable by everyone, including disabled and older people. CAE pioneered the provision of access guidance for building designers based on collaborative research with disabled people. CAE is a leader in developing the case for designing for disabled people in the context of mainstream inclusive design.

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http://www.cae.org.uk/ - Details

North Tyneside Coalition (NTC)
NTC aim to ensure that disabled people have equal rights and to promote the welfare of disabled people through campaigning and consultation with a wide range of authorities and organisations at all levels and to influence local, national and European governments on policies relating to disability issues.

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http://www.ntcdp.co.uk/ - Details

Access 4 Fitness (A4F)
A4F is an information service established to provide public and private sector fitness facility operators with information on conforming to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). As a centre of information, access4fitness can also used by disabled people to locate centres which provide inclusive fitness equipment and to find out more about the benefits of fitness training.

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http://www.access4fitness.org.uk/ - Details

Cardiff and Vale Coalition of Disabled People (CVCDP)
We advise a range of statutory, private and voluntary sector organisations on disability equality issues, encouraging them to adopt a Social Model approach to their work. Also provide Training and Consultancy to organisations on a range of equality issues including Disability Access Audits, the Disability Equality Duty, Disability Equality Schemes and much more.

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http://www.cvcdp.org.uk/ - Details

Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society
The A-T Society is a self-help group of families who have children with A-T. The objective of the A-T Society is to alliviate the distress and suffering that A-T causes. The A-T Society is a self-help group of families who have children with A-T. The objective of the A-T Society is to alleviate the distress and suffering that AT causes.

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http://www.atsociety.org.uk/ - Details

Brittle Bone Society 4.0

The Brittle Bone Society is a UK charity providing support to people affected by the rare genetic bone condition Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

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http://www.brittlebone.org/ - Details

British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
BILD are committed to improving the quality of life for people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are accepted as equal citizens with the potential to make a positive contribution to our communities.

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http://www.bild.org.uk/ - Details

Disability Wales (DW) 4.0

DW is an independent, not for profit organisation established in 1972. We are a membership organisation of disability groups and allies from across Wales We occupy a unique position within Wales by championing the rights and equality of all disabled people regardless of physical or sensory impairment, learning difficulty or mental health condition. We recognise that many disabled people have many identities and can face multiple-discrimination.

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http://www.disabilitywales.org/ - Details

Door to Door: a travel guide for disabled people 3.0

Door to Door brings together in one website all the information that disabled people need to make informed decisions and choices. However, if you want to find out more detailed information about specific issues, the website also features direct links to the websites of other organisations.

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http://www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door/ - Details

Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST) 3.0

FAST has an on-line database which provides information about assistive technology

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http://www.fastuk.org - Details

TechDis
Aims to improve provision for disabled staff and students in the further, higher and specialist education sectors through technology

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http://www.techdis.ac.uk/ - Details

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 4.0

We have 177 community-based projects and run the Child Protection Helpline and ChildLine in the UK and the Channel Islands. Most of our work is with children, young people and their families. We also work to achieve cultural, social and political change - influencing legislation, policy, practice, public attitudes and behaviours and delivering services for the benefit of young people.

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http://www.nspcc.org.uk/ - Details

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
There are around two million people in the UK with sight problems. RNIB is the leading charity offering practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem. Our pioneering work helps � not just with braille and Talking Books but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to provide our services. If you have just been diagnosed with a sight problem, we can help. RNIB Helpline provides information and support for anyone with a sight problem and is a gateway to our specialist services. Our expert staff handle around 40,000 enquiries every year as the first stop for a range of information including eye health and welfare rights.

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http://www.rnib.org.uk/ - Details

National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC)
NRAC is a resource for building owners and managers seeking advice on how to make improvements to the built environment in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) for the benefit of disabled employees and customers. It is the only UK-wide accreditation service for individuals that undertake access auditing and access consultancy.

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http://www.nrac.org.uk/ - Details

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
EHRC champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

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http://www.cre.gov.uk/ - Details

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