Commercial Websites
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ABC Mobility
http://www.abcmobility.co.ukABC 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
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Access Keys
http://www.accesskeys.orgA 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.
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Accessible Games Online
http://www.arcess.com/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.
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Chelltune Baby Signing
http://www.chelltune.co.ukSign Language resources for all babies and children.
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Communication 4 All
http://www.communication4all.co.ukA New SEN Resource Site, with lots of free downloads and practical product ideas. Includes sign language resources and visual presentations.
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DeafSign.com
http://www.deafsign.com/ds/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.
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Dickory Dock Designs
http://www.dickorydockdesigns.co.ukDickory 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.
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Dyslexia Lessons
http://www.dyslexia-lessons.comAffordable and enjoyable self-help lessons for children and adults with Dyslexia or Dyspraxia to print and do at home.
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E I Consulting
http://www.eiconsulting.co.ukEI 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.
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ECDL for Students courseware - accessible version
http://www.educatorsecdl.com/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.
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Endless Potential - Resources for Autism
http://www.endlesspotential.orgEndless 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.
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FACE Recording and Measurement Systems
http://www.facecode.com/paperld.htmlWe develop assessment tools for use in health and social care and have developed a package for use in services for people with learning disabilities
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GL Jones Playgrounds
http://www.gljones-playgrounds.co.uk/Special Needs Playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing - Manufacturing, design and installation. "Every child deserves the right to play"
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Graphic communication designer and illustrator
http://www.tbohm.info/largeandgiantprinttranscription.htmlLarge, giant and clear print transcription and design service for schools/education and publishers. Also offers a graphic communication design (advertising, book design, corporate communications, document design, graphic design, information design, typography, textbook design, website design) and illustration (freehand, technical) service across print, web and interactive medias. Accessible and usable design. Contact me through www.tbohm.info to view a portfolio.
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Inactivity and Obesity Seminars
http://www.ioseminar.org/People who are learning disabled are probably the most inactive and overweight / obese group of people in our society. This seminar will provide practical solutions to address weight management and to increase physical activity levels.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
http://www.jkp.comJessica 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.
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Kylie Jarvis - Talking about Learning Disability Issues
http://www.kylie.cswebsites.orgKylie 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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Learning Disability Award Framework (LDAF)
http://www.ldaf.org.ukThis 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.
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Little Sheep Learning
http://www.littlesheep-learning.co.ukFun educational resources for everyone - books, games, flashcards and lots more! These resources are especially useful for children with special educational needs.
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Logical Learning Ltd
http://www.numberball.comI am a parent who designed a numeracy resource to help my children learn their multiplication tables. This resource was developed and Numberball was a finalist in this years Education Resources Awards in two categories, and has been called '... a simple piece of kinaesthetic genius ...' by the Times Educational Supplement. The Special Needs Information Press said Numberball was "A worthwhile resource of great value in promoting and sustaining the practice needed to acquire automatic response to multiplication." Gillian Brookes, Director
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Paradigm - Innovative Solutions, Creative Partnerships
http://www.paradigm-uk.org/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.
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Pavilion Publishing
http://www.pavpub.comPavilion 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
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Picture This Partnership
http://www.picturethispartnership.org.ukMaking information easier to understand.
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Playlines
http://www.playlines.org.uk/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.
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R-E-M
http://www.r-e-m.co.ukLargest independent distributor of special needs educational resources for teachers and parents, pre-school to FE level
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Sex and Relationships Education Resources
http://www.sreresources.com/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.
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Storytracks - Exploring stories and poetry
http://www.storytracks.com/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.
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The Dyslexia Shop
http://www.thedyslexiashop.co.ukThe 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.
