Family information directory

Flyability is the disability initiative of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. It strives to motivate disabled people to become involved in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding and to train as pilots. Read more

The Galactosaemia Support Group brings families with galactosaemic children and adult galactosaemic into contact with each other and offers support where most needed. Through the group the families can share experiences, help each other with problems and exchange information and ideas. The Group organises events,… Read more

The Braille Chess Association encourage and support the playing of chess at all levels by blind and partially sighted people. They offer tuition and coaching from beginner to advanced level and sell excellent quality adapted chess sets and chess clocks. They also run an audio… Read more

Southlands School is a 38–52-week residential provision for young people aged 7-19 with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and other associated difficulties on the Autistic Spectrum. Read more

Autism Independent UK is a national organisation which aims to bring about an increased awareness of autism. Autism Independent UK provides information through its website, a directory of support services as well as running training courses for professionals, to improve the quality of life for those with Autism… Read more

Action for M.E. takes action to end the ignorance, injustice and neglect faced by people with M.E. (Myalgia Encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and PVFS (Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome) We do this by meeting need now to improve the lives of people with M.E. while taking… Read more

ASNA UK support the spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development of people living with special needs and disabilities. It also aims to support their families/ carers and professionals by providing resources, training and awareness programmes, family weekend breaks and special needs focus days. Read more

The Disaway Trust is a registered charity that organises group holidays with physically disabled people. They ensure suitability and accessibility throughout the holiday and select interesting and stimulating venues both in the UK and abroad. Each year they usually organise one holiday within the UK… Read more

The British Wheelchair Athletics Association promotes track and field athletics for people who use wheelchairs due to disability. It aims to give people with spinal cord injuries an opportunity to get involved in wheelchair field events. Read more

The Alzheimer’s Society is a support and research charity for people with dementia, their families, and carers. Read more