Family information directory

The DLF is a national charity which provides impartial advice, information and training on independent living. Read more

If you are searching for a holiday suitable for disabled people, this website provides an extensive directory of accessible properties across the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and America for your ideal holiday destination. Read more

The Down’s syndrome Association is a charity whose aim is to support people with Down’s syndrome throughout their lives.  It provides information to parents and carers through its helpline and website on matters such as benefits, education, health, and social care. It also fundraises, offers… Read more

Down Syndrome Education International works with professionals and families to improve early intervention and education for children with Down syndrome. Read more

A national dyslexia charity which provides support to people with literacy and numeracy difficulties, dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. Online enquiry form available through website Read more

Dyspraxia Foundation offers information, support, and advice to all those affected by the condition, their families, friends, relatives. We work to increase awareness and understanding within the education and medical professions and employers. Read more

Epilepsy Action offers assistance and support to people with epilepsy with a national network of branches, accredited volunteers, regular regional conferences and freephone and email helplines. Read more

The Encephalitis Society provides support to adults and children affected by encephalitis, along with their families and carers. Read more

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is Great Britain’s national equality body. Its job is to help make Britain fairer. They do this by safeguarding and enforcing the laws that protect people’s rights to fairness, dignity, and respect. Read more

Face2Face offers a one-to-one free confidential befriending service for parents of children with a disability. All our befrienders are parents who have been trained to give the best possible support. We will offer one to one emotional support in your own home without any agenda… Read more