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4 Paws for Ability Service DogsProviding canine miracles for people with disabilities worldwide. Do you know of a disabled person who needs a service dog? 4 Paws for Abilities has few restrictions for acceptance and works with most families within the boundaries of our organization's ability to train and place the type of dog needed. We say "yes" when many more traditional assistance dog placement agencies say "no." Find out more about 4 Paws For Ability Service Dogs |
ADDHelplineThis web site was developed and designed specifically for parents raising children with ADD/ADHD. Our mission is to provide information, support and encouragement, but most importantly to let other parents know they are not alone in their struggles and to provide parents with a forum in which they can interact with each other to share successes and concerns. We are dedicated to providing up to date and accurate information on ADD/ADHD, to show the difference between the fact and the myth and to let everyone know that ADHD does indeed exist. Find out more about ADDHelpline |
ARBIAS (Acquired Brain Injury Service)Acquired Brain Injury Service ARBIAS was established in 1990 to provide services for people with alcohol related brain injury (ARBI). Arbias has expanded and now provides services for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) from any cause, whilst maintaining its specialisation in the areas of alcohol and other drug related brain injury. Find out more about ARBIAS |
Ability Online Support NetworkSince 1991, Ability Online Support Network has been linking chronically ill children around the world! A computer network designed to enhance the lives of children and youth with disabilities or illness by providing an online community of friendship and support. Find out more about Ability Online Support Network |
Access NoosaAccess Noosa is a web site that provides a 'one-stop' destination for information about accessibility in Noosa and surrounding areas on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. Useful for planning holidays and breaks. Find out more about Access Noosa |
Arthur's Communication AdventureThe goal of this ‘pbs kid’ online fun guide is to help children who are hearing and sighted become more aware of ways that children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard-of-hearing learn, play, and enjoy the same things they do. There are several sections: ‘Many Ways to Communicate’ invites children to consider alternate ways of sending and receiving messages using different senses. ‘Communication Exploration: Blindness’ helps children examine communication systems used by people who are blind and visually impaired, including braille and descriptive narration for TV and films. ‘Communication Exploration: Deafness’ introduces students to languages and tools used by people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, including sign language and closed captions for TV and films. Find out more about Arthur's Communication Adventure |
Autism ForumProvides information and useful links on autism and autism spectrum. Find out more about the Autism Forum |
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Provides information, education and other services through partnerships with people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and communities. Find out more about ASPECT |
Back to Back TheatreBack to Back Theatre creates new forms of contemporary theatre imagined from the minds and experiences of a unique ensemble of actors with disabilities, giving voice to social and political issues that speak to all people. Based in Geelong, Australia, the company makes work locally and tours globally. Find out more about Back To Back Theatre |
Best BuddiesBest Buddies was originally founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in the United States in 1989. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disability by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendship. The project was developed to try to meet the needs of people with intellectual disability who may have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, due to spending their lives in a service oriented environment that segregates and isolates them from the broader community. Find out more about Best Buddies |
Caloola HouseSt Laurence has taken over the ownership of and responsibility of Caloola House a holiday house accessible for intellectually disabled persons from the not for profit organisation UFFAID Inc. which has a long history of caring for the intellectually disabled. Caloola House is a six bedroom home with full disability access and bathrooms, good living areas both inside and outside and landscaped and secure gardens. Caloola House was built to offer a holiday experience for people with an intellectual disability and provides a unique opportunity for disabled persons and their carers to have an inexpensive and relaxing holiday. The house is situated at 42 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington It has modern facilities and a 12 seater bus for use by guests. Find out more about Caloola House |
City of Melbourne - Accessible AmenitiesProvides details of venues, services and facilities to make your trip into the city easier and more enjoyable, and a guide to some of the city's accessible restaurants, bars and cafés. Find out more about the City Of Melbourne - Accessible Amenities |
Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities TerminologyA free online version is available. This dictionary contains more than 3500 terms and is a great resource for families, service providers and students. Find out more about the Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology |
Disability Hire VehiclesInformation on rental wheelchair accessible vans, minibuses and cars with hand control. Find out more about Disability Hire Vehicles |
Disabled Surfing AustraliaDisabled Surfing Australia - Victoria in Ocean Grove. All abilities welcome. Find out more about Disabled Surfing Australia |
Disabled WorldSupplying Disability Related Information, Opportunities, and Resources to the Worldwide Disability Community Find out more about Disabled World |
Emergency department factsheetsEmergency department factsheets provide condition specific health and medical information for people attending the emergency department. Find out more about Emergency Department Factsheets |
Great Wheelchair Accessible Hikes.comWebsite to share information with other hikers about wheelchair accessible hikes. The trails listed here are ones that contributors enjoy hiking over and over again.Hiking suggestions for Australia and overseas. Find out more about Great Wheelchair Accessable Hikes.com |
Holiday House Swap SiteThis website enables people with disabilities to locate accessible house swaps for holidays. Find out more about the Holiday House Swap Site |
Ideal LivesSpecial Needs Practical Support. US site with information on many disabilities. Find out more about Ideal Lives
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Ideas That WorkDisability and Aged Care Training Resources Website Ideas That Work has launched a website that specialises in training and information videos for aged care, disability and health. Find out more about Ideas That Work |
In control - promoting self-advocacyUK web site: For everybody who wants to control their support. We have tools and information freely available to help you take control of your own support. People in Control in Control’s mission is to play a key role in the creation of a new system of social care, in which people will control their support, their money and their lives as valued citizens. Promoting self-advocacy. Find out more about In Control - Promoting Self-Advocacy |
Institute of Access Training Australia - Access Audits Australia
Welcome to the Institute of Access Training Australia (IATA) (incorporating Access Audits Australia) (AAA) IATA develops and presents education and training programs and undertakes universal access projects Australia wide Access Awareness Handbooks.A range of Access Awareness Handbooks in response to a need for a simple and concise resource that could be used by a range of organisations who are trying to improve access to their business, services and premises. Find out more about the Institute of Access Training Australia - Access Audits Australia |
Lean on Me: Cancer Through a Carers EyesA Must Read for Mesothelioma Families and for those affected by cancer of any kind Lean on Me: Cancer Through a Carers Eyesby Lorraine Kember, is a powerfully moving and inspirational true story of a courageous mans battle with mesothelioma cancer and his wifes emotional journey as she supports him throughout his ordeal. Find out more about Lean On Me: Cancer Through A Carers Eyes |
Microsoft - accessibility features in Microsoft productsProvides information on Microsoft technology that is useable and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. There is information on, Product Resources, Assistive Technology,Step by Step Tutorials, Guides by Disability, Articles & Events. Find out more about Microsoft - accessibility features in Microsoft products |
Minds and HeartsMinds & Hearts is a clinic specialising in Asperger’s syndrome and autism. Conceived to meet the enormous need for specialist services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Located in QUeensland - provides seminars and workshops throughout Australia. Find about more about Minds & Hearts |
National Network for Child CareA wealth of practical ideas for child care centres and preschools on inclusion of children with disabilities can be found on the (US) National Network for Child Care website. See their Special Needs page for links to resources for children with a range of developmental delays and disabilities. Find out more about the National Network for Child Care |
Not Just Work:Exploring relationships between people with disabilities and attendant carers This website explores the dynamics of the relationships that are forged by people with disabilities and the workers who provide necessary support. Find out more about Not Just Work: |
Opening All Options IIOpening All Options II A website launched to help tertiary students with learning disabilities. The Opening All Options II website will be an important resource for both students and teachers, offering a wealth of information and advice on ways to assist students with learning disabilities through their tertiary study. Find out more about Opening All Options II |
Pipeline Supported HolidaysPipeline Holidays operates a range of supported holidays for people with an intellectual disability, mostly in Australia with some overseas trips. We provide full attendant care, go to a bunch of great destinations and have a lot of fun! Find out more about Pipeline Supported Holidays |
Sara Webb, Disaster AreaA book about a teenage sibling's point of view looking at life with a disabled brother or sister. 'Sara Webb: Disaster Area' by Liz Wilks looks at life from this perspective. Find out more about Sarah Webb: Disaster Area |
Special ChildA Parent friendly web page dealing with issues related to caring for a child with a disability. US based site with useful information. Find out more about Special Child |
The Autism Centre - UKDedicated to enabling people with autistic spectrum disorders, parents, families and professionals to access information about the autistic spectrum. Find out more about The Autism Centre - UK |
The Cochlear Implant - parents tell their storyThis book gives the reader an insight into the dilemmas faced by parents with deaf child. All parents want to do what is best for their child. When faced with a major decision about what is classified as elective surgery, parents take an individual approach. Nine families share their experiences. Find out more about The Coclear Implant - parents tell their story |
The Family Village!The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Find out more about The Family Village! |
The Fathers NetworkThe Fathers Network web pages' mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. It has news and resources, articles by dads, photo album, links and more. Find out more about The Fathers Network |
The Genetic AllianceThe Genetic Alliance is an international coalition representing more than 300 consumer and health professional organizations with millions of members--all working together to promote healthy lives for everyone impacted by genetics. Find out more about The Genetic Alliance |
The Our-Kids Web sitesupports the Our-Kids Email list. Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays Find out more about The Our-Kids Website |
The TransportersToy trains bearing pictures of real human faces are being used to help kids with autism understand emotion as part of a radical new program, UK website. Find out more about The Transporters |
Toys and Playtime ideas for children with special needsFisher-Price has developed a partnership with experts from the Let's Play! Projects, a US government funded program that supports family play experiences for children with special needs. The website lets you browse the toys by age, type and learning ability. Find out more about Toys & Playtime Ideas For Children With Special Needs |
Ups and DownsSeventeen individual stories written by families who have overcome the initial shock and disappointment at the birth of their Down syndrome baby, and taken the challenge through to a life of love and meaning. Find out more about Ups & Downs |
World Institute on DisabilityWelcome to the World Institute on Disability (WID) home page. WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.Welcome to the World Institute on Disability (WID) home page. WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. Find out more about the World Institute On Disabiltiy |
WrongPlanet.netA community website for individuals with Aspergers syndrome. Topics include coping skills, social skills, tips for sleeping, anxiety, bullying, and others specifically geared towards those with Asperger's - an autism spectrum disorder. Find out more about WrongPlanet.net |
Yoorallas Recreation ServiceThe Recreation Department assists people with disabilities to become more actively involved in all kinds of recreation experiences of their choice. Although the main aim is to have fun, it is also an opportunity to learn skills and meet new people. Find out more about Yoorallas Recreation Service |
Young Carers WebsiteSite created by Young Carers Project - Carers NSW Find out more about the Young Carers Website |
