Specific Disability Organisations

Opsis

National association for the education, training and support of blind and partially sighted people

http://www.opsis.org.uk

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British Deaf Association

A national membership organisation run by deaf people for deaf people

http://www.bda.org.uk

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Hearing Concern

A national charity dedicated to improving quality of life for those who are deaf or hard of hearing

http://www.hearingconcern.com

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Action for Blind People

Enables blind and partially sighted people to transform their lives through work, housing, leisure and support

http://www.afbp.org

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Spinal Injuries Association

The natiional organisation of spinal cord injured people

http://www.spinal.co.uk

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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association

Aims to ensure that people affected by MND can secure the care and support they need

http://www.mndassociation.org

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Parkinson's Disease Society

Comprehensive information, support and 250 local branches for people with Parkinson's

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk

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Royal National Institute for Deaf People

http://www.rnid.org.uk/

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Royal National Institute for the Blind

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

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National Library for the Blind

Free library service for visually impaired readers. Braille books can be delivered to you, or electronic files can be downloaded from the site which is designed for people with serious sight problems who use speech synthesis software, screen magnification or soft braille displays.

http://www.nlbuk.org/

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National Autistic Society

Charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families.

http://www.nas.org.uk/

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Changing Faces

Facial disfigurement and its social and emotional consequences.

http://www.changingfaces.co.uk/

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Headway

The brain injury association.

http://www.headway.org.uk/

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MS Society

Information, advice and support on multiple sclerosis.

http://www.mssociety.org.uk/

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Arthritis Care

Works with and for all people with arthritis.

http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/

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British Epilepsy Association

Aims to raise awareness of epilepsy.

http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/

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Scope

Charity working with people with cerebral palsy.

http://www.scope.org.uk/

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