Learning Disabilities

The organisations in this sub-category offer information on learning disability issues.

You may also find information about learning disabilities in the Advice and Support section.

Afasic

UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments

Askability

A website presented entirely in symbol to enable children with learning disabilities to become informed about ongoing current affairs and a central forum for children to express their views and opinions.

Aspirations

Supporting young people with Asperger Syndrome

Assist UK

A national network of local disabled living centres which provide disability equipment, information and advice throughout the UK

The Association of National Specialist Colleges

Provides training and support to match the inclusive learning needs of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities

Autism Greater Manchester

To develop local services for people with autism

Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area

Promotes the welfare of children, teenagers and adults with autistic spectrum disorders.

British Dyslexia Association

We offer advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

An organisation committed to improving the quality of life of all people with a learning disability

Celebrity Pig Theatre Company

A group of actors with learning disabilities. The company devise, produce, and perform in major public productions both on stage and on screen.

Cerebra

Provides specialist information to anyone concerned with brain injury in children

Disability Now newspaper website

This is the UK's leading disability site, giving a whole range of useful information

The Disabled Living Foundation

Our vision is to provide the best possible choice for people who use equipment to live a more independent life

Down's Syndrome Association

The largest support group in the UK for people with Down's syndrome and their carers

Dyslexia Outreach Project

Dyslexia outreach project for adults in east Manchester

The Family Fund

Easing the stress for families with severely disabled children under 16

First Asian Support Trust

A registered charity working for and within the Asian community located in Cheetham Hill

Headway

Aiming to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury with information, support and services for people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers

The Heroes Project

Undertakes research, development and delivery of initiatives that serve to encourage integration and provide participation opportunities and experiences for those with learning disabilities and their friends.

Hi2u

Supporting and creating better awareness for disabled people with hidden impairments

House Martins Care

Offering residential care for younger adults who are profoundly deaf, have learning disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy and other special needs.

I am Dyslexic

This web site is for people that have dyslexia but mostly for dyslexic children

I CAN

A national educational charity for children with speech and language difficulties

IAS Jobshop

Support people with learning difficulties into employment

Independent Panel for Special Education Advice

Free advice to parents of children with special educational needs

Leonard Cheshire

The UK's leading disability care charity

Manchester Learning Disability Partnership

Provides health and social care assessment support to people with learning disabilities

Manchester MENCAP

Offering support and advice to people in Manchester including Crisis and Citizen Advocacy and Physical Activity Projects

Manchester People First

A self-advocacy group for adults with a learning disability, offering information, advice, support and training.

MAP (Manchester Multi Agency Partnership for ...

... Disabled Children and Young People - Seeking to provide the best and most useful services for all disabled children, teenagers and their parents or carers

Mencap

Mencap works with people with learning disabilities to fight discrimination

Mental Health Foundation

We aim to improve the support available for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities

The National Autistic Society

Exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs

The Nicky Alliance Day Centre

A purpose built centre to accommodate the special needs of people who are visually impaired and physically disabled

Pre-school Special Needs Service

A home visiting service for children aged 0-5 with special needs.

Public Autism Resource and Information Service (PA

Helping you find services for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) across the UK. PARIS is provided by the National Autistic Society

QED 2000 Ltd

Innovative products for people with special needs

Rett Syndrome Association UK

Offering support and help to those caring for someone/or affected by Rett syndrome

Special Educational Needs Family Support Group

Helps all families with children with additional needs

Whitemoss Fun Club

A Whitemoss fun club video about what the club does with special needs kids

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