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Useful for those with Disabilities
AbilityHub - Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. www.abilityhub.com
AbilityNet - a charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities. www.abilitynet.co.uk
Able Magazine - Lifestyle magazine for disabled people. Includes informative articles and interviews, information on the latest products, accessible holiday ideas and competitions. www.ablemagazine.co.uk
BCS (British Computer Society Disability Group) - a membership organisation which promotes the way technology can effectively assist disabled people. (more info) . . . www.ksap.demon.co.uk/itcanhelp
CALL Centre - a service and research unit serving those in Scotland with severe communication difficulties; physical disabilities; and mobility problems." callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk
Disabled Living Foundation - www.dlf.org.uk
Disability Net - information service, forum, shopping and resource database for the UK. www.youreable.com
Disability Now - the website for the UK's biggest selling disability related newspaper. www.disabilitynow.org.uk
Disabled Workers Co-operative - a useful directory helping disabled individuals to find and keep employment. www.disabledworkers.org.uk
e-bility.com - is a community web site for information and resources of interest to people with disabilities, their family, carers and professionals. www.e-bility.com
Microsoft Accessibility – information on accessibility tools for their products. www.microsoft.com/enable/
Rifton Equipment - provide adaptive walkers, standers, chairs, tricycles, bath chairs and toileting systems. www.rifton.com
Smile Rehab Ltd - suppliers of customized seating designs for those with disabilities. www.smilerehab.com
Soundlinks Ltd – training in speech access to the Internet. www.soundlinks.com
Steeper, RSL - suppliers of environmental control systems. www.rslsteeper.com
WebAnywhere - a web-based screen reader for the Internet. It enables blind people to access the web from any computer that has a sound card, without installing special software. www.webanywhere.cs.washington.edu./
Yes2Work - is a not for profit company which aims to help people who receive disability benefits to find jobs. In addition we help our clients with CV preparation and general benefits advice. www.yes2work.org.uk/index/index.asp