Independence

BILD is the British Institute of Learning Disabilities. We want people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and respect.

Undateable? Not me! Information and resources about friendships and relationships to support people to have a great life.

Ceartas Advocacy provides Independent Advocacy to adults (aged 16 or over) who are normally resident in East Dunbartonshire.

CHANGE is a leading national human rights organisation led by disabled people.

Independent support, advice and advocacy services for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND

Created by Parents is a blog written by parents who have a daughter with learning disabilities and complex needs...

Provide tutoring and mentoring services for children with autism, special educational needs and developmental delays.

"Haye Independent Services offers a specialist advisory and advocacy service for parents and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). I also offer support and guidance to local authorities, schools and colleges.

Our aim is to increase access to Further Education colleges for young people with autism so they can continue learning beyond 19 if they so choose. We can develop individualised & bespoke services to enable young adults with autism to attend college

We are a national charity working for an inclusive society where everyone has the support they need to live a good life and make a valued contribution.

ASD Advocacy supports parents/carers and individuals on the autism spectrum. We also support those parents/carers who suspect that their child has difficulties that are perhaps linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but do not have a formal diagnos

KeyRing's vision is for vulnerable people to be at the heart of their community, sharing their skills and talents for everyone's benefit. KeyRing exists to improve the life chances of Members.

Kingwood helps people with autism and Asperger’s to live the lives they choose. A team of professionals assists with the development of skills necessary for day-to-day living, and encour.....

Leeds Autism AIM is a free service for autistic adults in Leeds who get little or no funded support. It provides advocacy support, info and signposting, and mentoring.

As part of a wider advocacy charity, Leeds Autism AIM contributes to advocacy support available to autistic adults in Leeds. We can help make phone calls, fill in forms and give a voice to those who need it the most in times of crisis.

Having a severe disability should never stand in the way of having your own home. This belief lies at the heart of everything we do. Making it a reality however, that might seem an impossible dream. It isn’t. We know how to turn hopes into homes.

Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need.

Autism and Self Advocacy

Rainbow Resource provides information, resources, support groups, an events calendar and news section to support families with a child who has SEND within Bath and North East Somerset.

Our purpose is to work together to deliver high quality services to support young people and adults (particularly those who are vulnerable) through key transitions in their lives, in particular to achieve positive destinations in employment, edu.....

Living independently is a goal for many adult children with disabilities. It’s an important part of having a fulfilling life, and the drive for freedom exists regardless of ability. Medical advancements, supportive therapies, and ...

An extensive list of scholarships for students with learning disabilities (autism, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, ADHD), and support resources (governmental organisations, advocacy, knowledge databases)

For Frazzled Parents of Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Navigating the SEND system can be stressful, infuriating and daunting. Karen can be your co-pilot when you need a helping hand.

A better way to exercise choice and control Individuals can browse information and advice, search for products and services, shop online and manage their budget in one safe and secure place.

We work with over 300 people each year advocating for people with learning disabilities and older people. We help people develop self-advocacy skills and support peer advocates in campaigning for change.

Speakup is run by and for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. ​It all started back in 1988 when a group of people with learning disabilities came together because they were unhappy that people were not listening...

Talkback is about choice, opportunity and respect for all people with a learning disability and/or autism. We work across the Home Counties to empower people to understand and use the skills that will enhance their quality of life.

What is advocacy?

Support that changes with you. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs, have the opportunity to live their lives to the full.

Siblings of Kids with Special Needs

Autism Initiatives Social Enterprises are designed to help individuals with autism gain meaningful and engaging work experience whilst developing invaluable skills that can be carried with them on their journey from training into employment.

Autism West Midlands operate a specialist advice service to help people with Asperger syndrome into employment.

The British Association for Supported Employment is the national trade association representing hundreds of agencies involved in securing employment for people with disabilities.

Our services include social, leisure, vocational and employment support and specialist facilities for people who have complex support needs.

We are committed to creating employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities in skilled jobs. We operates on a co-working model which means employees with learning disabilities work alongside non-learning disabled colle...

Cycle-R is a bike shop in Cannock who are also a registered charity that gives volunteers and special needs workers the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications.

Here you'll find advice for autistic people on looking for a job, as well as information for autistic people in work. If you're a job seeker, read about disclosing your autism diagnosis and get a handbook covering preparing for work and look...

This report provides local authorities with helpful guidelines and recommendations which will support them in improving their services for adults with autism.

Are you an employer looking to find out more about autism in the workplace? Or do you work with autistic colleagues? Here you'll find out more information on workplace assessments, training courses or our Autism Friendly Employer Awards.

We offer people with autism meaningful, realistic and achievable training, work experience and valuable life skills.

One of the things we do at Norwood is support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilled and independent lives. Acquiring new skills and becoming involved in a workplace is part of this.

Prospects is a dynamic Christian organisation working together with people with learning disabilities so they live life to the full.

Rake Up and Grow is a Garden training Service working in ‘real’ commercial sites with adults with Different Abilities. We work together to ensure a whole job gets done. Join us and meet new people, learn new skills!

UK's leading provider of disability employment services.

We offer support in the community to people on the Autism Spectrum, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

We believe that everyone has the right to work and we support disabled and disadvantaged people towards employment through either Work Choice or the Work Programme.

Spectrum E works around you and the support you need at work, to sustain and progress within employment. Acts as an advocate for employee's rights at work and also negotiates when issues arise.

Stack is a recruitment agency that connects autistic job seekers to inclusive employers to help them find meaningful employment.

Find the Right Career and Get Hired: By Barbara Bissonnette

Get expert advice on how to write a CV, choose the right college, concentrate in class and work out if you are being bullied?

TRACK nn supports people on the autism spectrum to access employment through training, consultancy and creating opportunities. We work with businesses to ensure their workplace is accessible and accepting of autism.

Many aspies have highly developed IT skills but are not always understood by employers. WITS-END WIZARDRY is a social enterprise (or co-operative) based on web design where members are self-employed, with the CIC handling the marketing, and admin...

Youth club for 14 to 19 year olds young people with ASD and high-functioning autism. The aim for young people will be transition to further education, employment, join mainstream social and leisure activities, H.S.S.Club.

The Autism Advice Service provides support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and professionals. The team have extensive knowledge of local services, offering free information and can signpost to other support agencies.

The guide contains useful information on legal restrictions, safety considerations, research, driving safety tips for people with autism.

Volunteering at Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union provide a wide range of clubs for people on the autistic spectrum in Sheffield and around South Yorkshire. All projects are planned and delivered by students from Sheffield Hallam University

The Stress Alert Card gives families of autistic young individuals a priority checkout service when they visit Stores, banks, Libraries and other Public Services.

A new educational campaign to highlight that young autistic people need to have friends. In many cases these friendships will not blossom because students do not know how to react or respond to someone with an autistic disorder. We would ....

New research reveals that children with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to sexual exploitation than other children, and face additional barriers to protection and to receiving support.

A Professional's Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours

Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships. Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger's syndrome it can

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for over 275,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

This New service is a person centered lead organisation where the Support staff actively encourage independence for their clients and encourage people to try new activities or to access their local community. Staff work on a one to one ...

Our services include social, leisure, vocational and employment support and specialist facilities for people who have complex support needs.

Centre for Resolution provides a range of support including mediation, mentoring and coaching. We are here to ensure that everybody we work with has tailor-made support to suit their needs.

Cycle-R is a bike shop in Cannock who are also a registered charity that gives volunteers and special needs workers the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications.

dates-n-mates is Scotland's national dating and friendship agency run by and for adults with learning disabilities.

The normal minimum age that you can hold a driving licence is 17, or 16 if you want to drive a moped. If you receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) higher rate mobility you can learn to drive at 16, for more information visit our website.

We are the only charity dedicated to the bowel and bladder health of all children and teenagers in the UK. ERIC provides expert support, information and understanding to children and teenagers and enables parents, carers and professionals to help...

Family Fund is the UKs largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, we provided 89,423 grants or services worth over 36 million to families across the UK.

Do you have a friend with Asperger Syndrome? Unsure of how you can be a good or a better friend to them? Read my post to find out how you form a good friendship.

Owning a home is a key part of the American dream. Unfortunately, if you have a disability, you may find it harder to afford to buy and retrofit a home to accommodate your needs, within this artical we discuss the pros and cons of home o...

Free, independent advice service for people with learning disabilities and families on everything to do with housing, support and rights.

In 1997 Housing Options Scotland was established to provide a unique public access service to all disabled people throughout Scotland.

We provide mentoring services to autistic adults in Leeds with little or no support who would benefit from some independent, autism-specific support. Our volunteer mentors are fully-trained and are able to meet with you and help set life goals.

Listen Not Label is very keen to assist with personalisation, promoting independent living, implementing the Disability Equality Duty, tackling social exclusion, and empowering local disabled people.

Many adults with autism live completely independently. Moving out of home is a big step and there are lots of things to consider such as.....

Mentoring - Available at the centre or in the community e.g. can attend primary, secondary or lifelong learning education to offer mentoring to develop strategies for students with behaviour and self-esteem difficulties.

Find out what's happening in Movements Meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you.

Mental health is an important component of overall health, and learning about mental illnesses can help you be aware of symptoms and see when someone needs help.

Developing adult bodies and sexual interests and feelings is normal progression for all young people, but those on the autism spectrum, it may be particularly difficult. Read on for six top tips on how to approach the subject of sex and relationsh...

FREE online module for autistic adults. Offered by MoneySuperMarket.com in association with The National Autistic Society, this module is an easy to understand guide to basic money management.

If you are on the autism spectrum or have Asperger's Syndrome, we are here to support you to be more independent, to achieve greater success and develop more motivation and self-esteem. We offer supported living and support in your own home.

We are dedicated to helping people find their ideal partner. We cover London and the Home Counties.

We are a social enterprise providig day support for people to partake in a wide range of activities including: Arts & Crafts, Woodwork, Gardening, Cooking, Music, Drama, Fishing plus lots more.

With over 230 care homes, as well as a network of supported living services, we provide residential and supported living services for adults aged over 18 years with complex needs and accommodation for older people requiring specialist care.

A form of support where vulnerable adults and young people over 16 live at home with a specially recruited and trained carer and their family.

Excellence In Oral Management

Scottish Autism provides a wide range of services for adults with autism including day and vocational opportunities, outreach support and a variety of supported living options.

SEA Recruitment Outreach Service assists individuals to lead independent lives in their own home. We employ a number of Personal Assistants who can support deaf clients to become more confident in managing their own lives and doing things for themsel

Sensory world transforms the lives of people with learning disabilities, helping them live more independently at home and in the community.

A unique dating and social media website created BY people on the spectrum FOR people on the spectrum.

A social hub for adults on the Autistic Spectrum. This is a group for you, a safe place to enjoy sharing your hobbies and have fun, without being judged. And its Free!!

Sunderland Autism Therapy is an Occupational Therapy service specialising in Sensory Integration and Behavioural difficulties. We work with individuals, schools,parents, and care homes to improve the lives of people with many diffe...

Preventing pregnancy & preventing the spread of disease explained

Sometimes young people can feel pressured into having sex for lots of reasons. Sex and relationship advice and support and also has a confidential advice line for under 25s.

What support could I receive if I live independently?

The age at which you are legally allowed to have sex is 16, but many 16 year olds are not ready to have sex and do not want to. Just because you are physically ready to have sex, it doesn’t mean that it is the right time to do it. You’ve got ...

The article discusses how older people can stay active and get into shape, improving their health and wellbeing in later life.

We have two Buddies groups in West Sussex which provide a range of evening and holiday activities for teenagers in Horsham and Crawley with disabilities. They are peer mentored by volunteers of their own age group who provide friendship and support f

“SMILE” – Sutton Mentoring and Independent Leisure Experiences – is our peer mentoring scheme for disabled young people aged 12-18 living in the London Borough of Sutton.

Tree of Hope support families to fundraise for equipment, operations, therapies, and adaptations that arent freely available through statutory health and social care provision.

Welcome to WAM Radio, the only Welsh internet radio station, presented by people with Autism for people with Autism as well as families and friends. Providing a unique radio experience for the listener, with chat shows, music and up to date relevant