Education and learning contacts for disabled people :Cross Stitch – Directories

There is a range of organisations and charities that offer advice and information to disabled people and parents of disabled children on learning-related areas

AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology

ACE Centre offers help and support for children who have complex physical and communication difficulties, and for their parents, carers or therapists

ACE Centre North provide help and expertise in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT)

A national charity which provides free and confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.

The British Dyslexia Association aims to create a dyslexia-friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential

The Down’s Syndrome Association provides information about all aspects of living with Down’s syndrome, including advice for new parents

Dyslexia Action is a national charity specialising in teacher training, and assessment and tuition for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.

I CAN works to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills with a special focus on children with a communication disability

Lead Scotland is a voluntary organisation set up to support disabled young people and adults and carers to access post-school education.

MacIntyre is a national charity that provides learning, support and care for children and adults with learning disabilities

Mencap is a leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers

Network 81 is a national network of parents working towards inclusive education for all children with special needs

Parents for Inclusion is an organisation of parents helping parents so that disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in school and throughout life

Rathbone works towards helping anyone whose needs have not been met by education, or who needs support to overcome their barriers to learning, training or employment