Commercial Websites
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Drawn to Communicate
Are you looking for some images to help you make information easier to understand? Well, you’ve come to the right place. “Drawn to Communicate” has been developed with you in mind. New Possibilities is a nationally respected and recognised company with expertise in supporting and bringing about positive change for both small and large organisations, families and individuals by using person centred approaches and techniques.
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Stair Lifts Prices
A good site with infomation and help regarding StairLifts - it is laid out and the text is written in such a way that it is easier for people with learning difficulties to manoeuvre and understand.
http://stairliftsprices.org -
access2it
This website, www.access2it.co, provides hardware and software Accessibility Solutions. We offer a range of Ergonomic Hardware and Assistive Software Applications. The products are suitable for struggling readers and writers, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments, RSI sufferers and those with mobility impairments.
http://www.access2it.co/ -
Stair Lift Advisor
It is a reality that some people with learning disabilities can also have mobility impairments. This can make daily tasks such as climbing the stairs a struggle. StairliftAdvisor.co.uk offers impartial advice on choosing a stairlift, which can bring peace of mind and independence.
http://www.StairliftAdvisor.co.uk -
Independent Living
An information website for elderly and disabled people, family carers, health and social care professionals. We provide information on anything to do with mobility, care and living more independently
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Video Tutorials for Special Needs
Video tutorials to help you make fun, accessible and age appropriate activities for Special Needs. You will find lots of 'step by step' video tutorials to cover areas such as using images, sound and video. The tutorials are suitable for the 'non-technical,' and develops skills as you work through 'real usable' projects. Tutorials are arranged in bundles so you can target your training appropriately. You will find that the subscriptions are very, very affordable.
http://www.specialbites.com/ -
The Life Coach Directory
Search for Life Coaches across the UK who work with people with learning disabilities, one to one, in groups and with those who support them.
http://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/search.php?search=learning%20disabilities&search_entire_site=yes -
Disability Disabled
A website designed for children and adults who have impaired mobility or movement and to help in giving you what you need when you need it. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to order the goods you need and get them to you as quickly as possible.
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Mini-Miracles Children's Clothing
A line of adaptive clothing for children and adults with special needs. Based in Canada with delivery worldwide.
http://www.minimiracles.ca -
ABC Mobility
ABC Mobility is a small business, offering a wide range of mobility products and services including scooters, wheelchairs, walking aids, bathing aids, chairs and beds to elderly people and people with disabilities throughout the Midlands
http://www.abcmobility.co.uk -
R-E-M
Largest independent distributor of special needs educational resources for teachers and parents, pre-school to FE level
http://www.r-e-m.co.uk -
Kylie Jarvis - Talking about Learning Disability Issues
Kylie is a woman with Down's Syndrome who wants to be famous. She has given many talks and acts as an accessible communications consultant for groups such as Clear. Look at Kylie's website for more details on her achievements to date and how she could help your group or organisation.
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Sex and Relationships Education Resources
Jemma and Jack Talk about Sex is available as a 130 slide PowerPoint presentation, PDF or a spiral bound pack. The Education Pack includes 2 puppets (Ethnic origins and sex can be chosen). Jemma and Jack Talk about Sex focuses on the emotions involved in building a relationship. Simplistic line drawings depict the physical side of Jemma and Jack’s relationship and the decision making process involved at each stage.
http://www.sreresources.com/ -
E I Consulting
EI Consulting is an organisation which works with people who are autistic or have learning disabilities. Our services are available to anyone but we are particularly skilled and keen to work with people with complex needs. Our crisis support skills mean we are able to work with people who are challenging or may be putting their lifestyle at risk because of this. Our aim is to improve the quality of support available to people and the experience people have of being supported. We see the role of emotional intelligence as crucial in this aim. Please visit our website for current events and contributing to our Community Forum.
http://www.eiconsulting.co.uk -
Chelltune Baby Signing
Sign Language resources for all babies and children.
http://www.chelltune.co.uk -
Communication 4 All
A New SEN Resource Site, with lots of free downloads and practical product ideas. Includes sign language resources and visual presentations.
http://www.communication4all.co.uk -
Access Keys
A directory of accessible websites to help people find what they need quickly. Users are invited to recommend sites and comment on the sites already listed.
http://www.accesskeys.org -
Learning Disability Award Framework (LDAF)
This is the site for the Learning Disability Award Framework. The awards are currently for those working with people who have a learning disability but in the next financial year we will be starting work on a level 1 award for people with a learning disability themselves. Check the website for more information.
http://www.ldaf.org.uk -
Endless Potential - Resources for Autism
Endless Potential provides consultation services to families in the UK. We have resources available to purchase - Project: Autism, our behavioural intervention software are web based applications which can be downloaded after purchase. The software includes protocols on what to teach, how to teach (discussion of 10 different methodologies including DTT, Errorless Teaching, Son-Rise, Floortime, Social stories, Lovaas techniques, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)...), when and where to teach these skills. The software is designed to allow parents to tailor the program to their child's specific needs. The software also contains a behaviour vault that gives parents ideas and information on how to decrease and eliminate specific behavioural issues.
http://www.endlesspotential.org -
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley publishers provide a wealth of books and resources on autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, special needs and social work, suitable for parents and professionals.
http://www.jkp.com -
FACE Recording and Measurement Systems
We develop assessment tools for use in health and social care and have developed a package for use in services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.facecode.com/paperld.html -
ECDL for Students courseware - accessible version
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) for Students courseware by Aston Swann teaches the computer skills needed to attain this computer skills qualification. The accessibility version of the ECDL for Students courseware is specifically designed as compatible with Dolphin Computer Access products for pupils with visual impairments such as partial sight or visual dyslexia. The learning material is also suitable for people with learning disabilities and is used in some schools for pupils with special educational needs, autism and behavioural difficulties.
http://www.educatorsecdl.com/ -
Dyslexia Lessons
Affordable and enjoyable self-help lessons for children and adults with Dyslexia or Dyspraxia to print and do at home.
http://www.dyslexia-lessons.com -
Little Sheep Learning
Fun educational resources for everyone - books, games, flashcards and lots more! These resources are especially useful for children with special educational needs.
http://www.littlesheep-learning.co.uk -
The Dyslexia Shop
The Dyslexia Shop is a web-based information site and shop. It is aimed primarily at the parents of children with dyslexia. However, adults with dyslexia, learning support teachers and those responsible for the development of people with special educational needs will find something of interest. We sell tried and tested products, all of which have been carefully selected to be useful to a person with dyslexia. E.g. Books, teaching aids, electronic spell-checkers, computer software, digital voice recorders, games, coloured overlays, wobble boards, writing slopes, typing tutors, stationery and dietary supplements etc. We also provide access, through our website, to journal articles, research papers and books to aid product evaluation.
http://www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk -
Pavilion Publishing
Pavilion is a source of training resources for those working in social, healthcare and housing providing care provision. We publishes around 40 training packs specifically for those working with those with learning disabilities as well as the Learning Disability Review and Living WELL journals. We also run the Learning Disability Today exhibitions in London, Scotland and Manchester and around 10 learning disability conferences a year. For more information call 0870 161 3505 or visit www.pavpub.com
http://www.pavpub.com -
Playlines
Playlines has partnered in the development of over 600 out of school clubs, and offers business support development in childcare and playwork. Playlines is developing high quality provision for children, young people, their parents and families at all levels from local to national.
http://www.playlines.org.uk/ -
Storytracks - Exploring stories and poetry
Storytracks is an organization which helps people of all abilities and ages to listen to stories and to start telling and sharing their own stories. We believe that storytelling is one of the most important experiences we can offer people with severe communication difficulties, and that everyone has the potential to be a storyteller. Storytrack workshops are designed for children and adults with severe communication difficulties, including: profound and multiple disabilities, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and specific language impairments.
http://www.storytracks.com/ -
Accessible Games Online
Accessible Single Switch Games and Switch Activities Arcess.com will soon be releasing new single switch games and activities for Mac and Windows. Until then members can still download our original single switch games - Alien Invasion, Ruby Ridge and Brickout. Designed for children and adults with disabilities, these games can be adjusted for players with a very wide range of abilities.
http://www.arcess.com/ -
DeafSign.com
www.deafsign.com is a new site, that offers a whole new approach to bringing the Deaf and hearing worlds closer together. The site has benefited from examples in other countries, such as the USA and provides information, contacts and discussion on issues related to deafness and sign language.
http://www.deafsign.com/ds/ -
Paradigm - Innovative Solutions, Creative Partnerships
We work with people with learning difficulties and their families, independent and statutory sector providers, Health Authorities and Social Service Departments, Housing Associations, Families, Regional and National Government in the UK and beyond.
http://www.paradigm-uk.org/ -
Dickory Dock Designs
Dickory Dock design and manufacture a wide range of fabric educational resources to a high standard for use in schools. All of our own products are made in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
http://www.dickorydockdesigns.co.uk -
GL Jones Playgrounds
Special Needs Playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing - Manufacturing, design and installation. "Every child deserves the right to play"
http://www.gljones-playgrounds.co.uk/
