Useful Links

Click on the links below to take you to various SPS and disability-related websites
If you know of any sites that should appear on this page please contact us.

 

Worldwide Support Groups

SPS Information, Description, Definition and News Pages and Sites

Research and Case Studies

Personal Accounts

  • A Personal account that shows one possible cause of SPS. The link also has a little information on the condition

Information for Carers

Disability help

  • Disability Living Foundation (UK). Independant advice for the disabled
  • Disability Living Allowance (UK). Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for disabled children and adults to help with extra costs you may have because you're disabled. Find out more about Disability Living Allowance, including how much you can get.

UK Charity Information

Technology, Equipment, Aids and Publications

  • Speechbubble

    If you need help with spoken communication because of a disability, this website can give you an idea of what's on offer

  • All About Equipment:

    Quick and easy links to everything you need to know about equipment for disabled or older people - all in one place!

  • DirectGov site (UK) Airport and airliner services for disabled travellers:

    This shows the assistance available under European law at airports across Europe.

  • UK Motability Scheme

    When reviewing a car on the Motability site, on the accessibility tab at the bottom - Additional information - there is a link to RICABILITY, a national research charity dedicated to providing independent information of value to disabled and older consumers. This gives car measurements and on most of the cars some photos. There is usually a downloadable PDF factsheet.

  • The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain

    Packed with 180 inspiring days out, all reviewed by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of disabled visitors, the Guide is an invaluable travel guide for anyone with addessibility needs. (Free to those that qualify)

  • RADAR - The Disability Rights People

    Find everything from the RADAR NKS Key (£4.24 inc. P&P) to booklets covering : Careers, disability rights, Public transport, "If only I'd known that...", Work, computers, Money, Claiming guides for DLS/AA as well as ESA information. There are also guides on Tourism for the disabled, Caravanning, a blu badge UK roads atlas and blue badge holders. There is a small charge for all of these but well worth it for what you get.

  • DirectGov (UK) - Travel and Holiday Contact

Facebook Pages

Some Other Links to Check Out.

Accessibility Help