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Disabilities / Conditions - Organisations
ASBAH - a charity that provides services to people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their carers. http://www.asbah.org/
Ataxia - a registered charity that deals with all kinds of degenerative cerebellar ataxia, not just Friedreich's ataxia, and funds research into causes and treatments.www.ataxia.org.uk
Autistic Society, The National - offer specialist education, training and care for both children and adults with autism. (more info) . . . www.nas.org.uk
Contact a Family – support and advice for parents and a directory giving information on over 1,000 rare syndromes and disorders. (more info) . . . www.cafamily.org.uk
Council for Disabled Children/National Children's Bureau - a registered charity for the well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. www.ncb.org.uk
Cystic Fibrosis Trust - offers advice and support to people with cystic fibrosis and their families throughout the UK. www.cftrust.org.uk
Down's Heart Group - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome . . . www.dhg.org.uk
Down's Syndrome Association - provides information, support and advice on all aspects of Down's syndrome. (more info) . . . www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Down Syndrome Educational Trust – offers advice and information for parents and professionals caring for individuals with Down Syndrome. www.down-syndrome.net
Headway National Head Injuries Association - registered charity dedicated to the care and successful reintegration of head injured people within the community. (more info) . . . www.headway.org.uk
Mencap - the largest organisation for parents, families and people with a learning disability in the UK. www.mencap.org.uk
Muscular Dystrophy Group - a registered charity offering information, advice and counselling. (more info) . . . www.muscular-dystrophy.org
Network 81 - offers a special practical service to parents, relating to children's special needs. www.network81.co.uk
Rehab UK - provide Care, Community Rehabilitation and Vocational services to people with acquired brain injury in the North East. www.rehabuk.org
RSI UK – Repetitive Strain Injury UK. www.rsi-uk.org.uk
Scope – information on services for people with cerebral palsy. www.scope.org.uk