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Links to other websites
Below are links to other websites that may be of interest to you
The links detailed below are considered by WAAG to be sources of useful information that its visitors may find beneficial. WAAG accepts no responsibility for the content of the web sites listed on this page, and do not endorse any products or services offered within them. link exchange health /social care web site This site gives information on the link ,and what it does and how you to can get involved in the local community. Accessible taxis for wheelchair users Links to WBC website page with latest information on wheelchair accessible vehicles. Bathing made easy Information on products that could make personal hygiene, at home, easier. BBC - Ouch! (Disability) Site includes Features, Blogs, Podcast, News, Talks and more Berkshire East NHS Primary Care Trust Link to one of the Primary Care Trusts providing a service to areas in Berkshire. Berkshire Sport Helping the people of Berkshire to start, stay and succeed in sport Berkshire Websites A free search engine for local websites. Blue badge parking Immediate link to ODI web page with information on blue badge parking locations and rules etc British disabled Angling Association To help young and old .to learn to fish or to help those who have become disabled to adapt and continue to enjoy there love of angling Building for the Future Wokingham Unites charities in WBC area who represent disabled children and their families Care Quality Commission This is the interim website for the commission which will replace the Commissions for Social Care, Healthcare and Mental Health Act Commission for Social Care Inspection Free, independent reports on the quality of care homes and services. Department for Transport Direct link to Department of Transport website dealing with "access for all". Department of Health Link to the section on patient choice within the Department of Health website. Directgov This is public services information all in one place. Our link takes you direct to the section dealing with public services for disabled people. Dis:Course Dis:Course is a project supporting groups and individuals concerned with disability and long-term health issues in Bracknell and the surrounding area. It provides a comprehenisve information service to disabled people, their families and carers. Disability Alliance UK A national registered charity with the main aim of relieving the poverty and improving the living standards of disable people. Authors of the Disability Rights Handbook.
Disability awareness training A direct link to the Department of Health website covering frequently asked questions about disability awareness training. Disability Now This website has comprehensive information for disabled people or those who care for the disabled Disability Sport Events Opportunities for participation in sport for people with disabilities. Disabled Holiday info Information about holidays for people with disabilities. Excellent links page to other holiday websites. Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) National charity providing free and inpartial information about disability equipment and mobility products. Disabled Ramblers If you love the countryside then visit this site. Do not forget to visit their links page. Equality & Human Rights Commission A new website replacing the sites of Racial Equality, Disability Rights and Equal Opportunities Commissions. Fight for Heating A campaign website for heating allowances for those with disabilities etc. Includes links to other sites Insight Radio Listen on line to a radio station for blind and partially sighted listeners. Website being revised. Job Centre Plus - Access to Work Information on help and support for disabled people seeking work. Site includes information on help and support for potential employers. Keep Mobile - Accessible Community Transport Transport for the elderly and disabled people living in the Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Borough council areas of Berkshire National Rail Enquiries Quick link to information from Reading station New Forest Access For All Information on a local "access" group set up to ensure that public bodies are aware of accessibility problems in the New Forest, and the surrounding areas. Office for Disability Issues This government office is responsible for the co-ordination of disability policy across all government departments. Parasport and disabled sport uk The goal of Parasport, is to transform the experience of disabled people playing sport and to help them achive , Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman The Ombudsman carries out independent investigations into complaints about unfair or improper actions or poor service by UK government departments and their agencies. This includes the NHS in England Planning Portal Link to a site with information on "Document M - access to and use of buildings" RNID - Information and Resources We have added this link direct to the information and resources page of the RNID website. From this page you can register for the e-mail version of their monthly newsletter Scuba Trust Want to learn to scuba dive. Scuba Trust teach individuals with disabilities (and their friends) to scuba dive. Social Care on Line Link to "Social Care on Line". A free site claiming the most complete range of information and research on all aspects of social care. South Ayrshire Access Panel Integration not isolation. Useful information on access in the region for visitors. Support Horizons Support Horizons is a community owned company that offers an ethical alternative to existing employment agencies. The Ark Trust Ltd Site in preparation. The Ark is a registered charity which aims to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by means of access to the arts. The Disability Information Website "Everything you need, all in one place". The full site to be launched in April 2008 The Princess Royal Trust Berkshire Carers Centre Directs you to information for carers in the Berkshire area. Through the site you also have access to information from all over UK. Veterans-UK This site includes the "Veterans Knowledge Map" providing a directory of organisations offering practical help and advice to veterans, their families or their representatives. WAMDSAD WAMDSAD is unique in the UK and has a strong and growing national reputation. It is a sports club providing facilities for physically and sensorially disabled people West Berkshire NHS Primary Care Trust The latest information from our local Primary Care Trust Whats On in Wokingham 4 Me (WOW4ME) Site under preparation. Will rate activities, in the Wokingham area, based on accessibility, value for money etc Wokingham The official website of the Wokingham Town Council Wokingham & District Citizens Advice Bureau Independent charity who offer a free, and personal, help and advice service. Wokingham Ability Partnership The new web site for Wokingham Ability Partnership. Details of their terms of reference, vision statement etc. Wokingham Borough Council - Access Officer Outlines the role of the Access Officer for Wokingham Borough Council. Wokingham Volunteer Centre Information on voluntary services in wokingham , including transport, and how you too can be a volunteer. youth clubs and activity in wokingham local clubs for the young people of the area. |
