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AbilityNet
Upper Pendrill Court, Papworth Everard, Cambs, CB3 8UY
Tel : 01480 839091                          Fax : 01480 831599
Website : www.abilitynet.org.uk
Email : john.liddle@abilitynet.org.uk
National charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with all types of disabilities or difficulties.  Works with local authorities, schools, colleges, universities, parents and students of all ages to help students achieve better outcomes.
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education (CSIE)
Room 2S203, S Block, Frenchay Campus, Bristol, BS16 1OU
Tel:  0117 344 4007
Website:  http://inclusion.org.uk
Provides information and advice on education children with special needs in mainstream education

Child Brain Injury Trust,
The Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, OXFORD, OX2 6HE
Helpline : 0845 681 4939
Website : www.cbituk.org
Information on acquired brain injury and its impact on families in a variety of media.

Contact a Family,
209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN
Helpline : 0808 808 3555                   Admin : 0207 608 8700
Website : www.cafamily.org.uk
Helps families who care for children with any disability or special need. They are a main source of information about rare disorders.
Dyspraxia Foundation,
8 West Alley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EG
Helpline : 01462 454986                    Admin : 01462 455016
Website : www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Helps people to understand and cope with dyspraxia. Has information about support groups and local co-ordinators around the country
Enquire,
Children in Scotland, Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place, EDINBURGH, EH3 4RG
Helpline : 0131 228 2400                   Admin : 0131 228 8484
Website : www.childreninscotland.org.uk
National Association of Toy & Leisure Libraries
68 Churchway, LONDON, NW1 1LT
Tel : 0207 387 9592
Website : www.natll.org.uk
These services lend good quality, carefully chosen toys to families with young children, including those with special needs
National Blind Children's Society,
Bradbury House, Market Street, HIGHBRIDGE, Somerset, TA9 3BW
Tel : 10278 764 764
Website : www.nbcs.org.uk
Supports parents of visually impaired children and young people

tional Portage Association
PO Box 3075, YEOVIL, BA21 3FB
Tel : 01935 471641 (Mon and Thur 9am-1pm)
Website : www.portage.org.uk
Provides home learning schemes for pre-school children

 

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