Links All CategoriesAccess Groups (7)Advice (31)Education (1)Housing (4)Transport (4)Vol Support Orgs (3) ADAPT NI is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites Set number of records to be shown per page: 5 | 10 | 20 Showing Links 1 to 20 of 47 1 2 3 Next » Action Mental Health Mourne House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH Tel: 028 9040 3726 info@amh.org.uk http://www.amh.org.uk/ “Action Mental Health (AMH) works to improve the health & well-being of people with mental health needs or learning disabilities, by creating opportunities for progression towards independence and employment” AMH have a range of services which include assistance into the workplace, enhance employability, by learning new skills and obtaining qualifications, consultancy and training. Action MS Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH Tel: 028 9079 0707 Fax: 028 9040 2010 info@actionms.co.uk http://www.actionms.co.uk Action MS represents people with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and friends, people determined to do something to fight the disease. It has developed a range of direct support services including: Counselling, Advocacy, Medicare Breaks, Befriending, Focus Groups for Young People – Peer Support, Support for children, Information and advice. The Action MS Careline 0800 028 88 33 – is a ‘listening ear’ service for anyone who is affected by the issues surrounding MS. Best time to telephone: Admin: 8.45am – 5.00pm, Monday – Thursday; 8.45am – 1.00pm Fridays Careline: 7.00pm – 11.00pm 7 days a week. Age NI 3 Lower Crescent , Belfast, BT7 1NR Tel: 028 9024 5729 Fax: 028 9023 5497 http://www.ageni.org Age NI is a local charity working to improve the lives of older people in Northern Ireland. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a public voice for older people in Northern Ireland and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. Alzheimer's Society Northern Ireland 86 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6EU Tel: 028 9066 4100 Fax: 028 9066 4440 roni@alzheimers.org.uk http://www.alzheimers.org.uk The Alzheimer's Society is a care and research charity, which provides information, advice and support to people with dementia, their carers, relatives, friends and to professionals. Arts and Disability Directory http://www.artsanddisability.com/index.aspx Tel: 028 90385200 Fax: 028 90661715 info@artscouncil-ni.org http://www.artscouncil-ni.org This website updates the information contained in the Arts and Disability Handbook published collaboratively by the two Arts Councils on the island of Ireland in 1999. The site has been created for practical use by anyone with an interest in arts and disability on the island. The site provides information about: Arts and Disability issues (terminology, definitions, access), Arts organisations (resource organisations, arts and disability organisations, arts venues), Disability organisations (the main representative organisations and links to others) and Resources (local government, funding and training bodies) Arts and Disability Forum 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF Tel: 028 9023 9450 Fax: 028 9024 7770 info@adf.ie http://www.adf.ie/ The ADF works towards increasing opportunities and empowering disabled people to participate in the arts and other cultural activities. ADF administer an All Ireland award scheme. The scheme aims to challenge and inspire creativity, experimentation and artistic excellence, helping artists to develop new work, increase skills and employability. The ADF gallery showcases art forms that aim to raise the profile of disabled artists within an accessible gallery that is open to the public. Arts Council for Northern Ireland MacNeice House, 77 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6AQ Tel: 028 9038 5200 Fax: 028 9066 1715 info@artscouncil-ni.org http://www.artscouncil-ni.org The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) is the lead development agency for the arts. ACNI is the main support resource for artists and arts organisations, offering a range of funding opportunities through its Treasury and National Lottery funds. The Council’s main statutory function involves increasing public access to, and participation in, the arts. ACNI is committed to meet a particular strategic objective of improving the quality of access for disabled people to the arts in N Ireland. The Council adheres to the Social Model of Disability with the understanding that disabled people’s exclusion requires a change in Society’s values and practices in order to remove barriers to participate. Ballymena Access Group Elizabeth Black, 6 Old Park Drive, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT41 1BG Tel: 028 2564 2539 Barnardo’s 542-544 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3HE Tel: 028 9067 2366 Fax: 028 9067 2399 dorothy.howes@barnardos.org.uk http://www.barnardos.org.uk/northernireland.htm Barnardo's works with vulnerable children and young people to help transform lives and fulfill their potential. Barnardo’s Northern Ireland provides a wide range of services including support for children with disabilities and support for children living with the trauma of domestic violence. Bryson Charitable Group (Bryson House ) Bryson House, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FE Tel: 028 9032 5835 Fax: 028 9043 9156 http://www.brysonhouse.co.uk Bryson Charitable Group promotes high standards of care for those who need it most. From programmes for children and youth services to the elderly. They have also created initiatives to protect the environment including recycling services, an energy efficiency advice centre and a range of educational programmes to help young people understand the environment. Cedar Foundation 31 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AS Tel: 028 9066 6188 Fax: 028 9068 2400 info@cedarfoundation.org http://www.cedar-foundation.org/ The Cedar Foundation promotes choice for people with physical disability and/or brain injury. Cedar aims to play a leading role in the achievement of a community in which people with disabilities are valued and participate as equal citizens. Cedar also deliver a range of services in three key areas: Training Services- to help gain access to employment, further education or training. Children and young people services. Assisted living scheme and accommodation services. Centre for Independent Living 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast Tel: 028 9087 5001 Fax: 028 9087 5001 info@cilbelfast.org http://www.cilbelfast.org The Centre for Independent Living is run by disabled people for disabled people, working to promote the principles of independent living and in particular to provide a range of services for people using or considering using direct payments, enabling disabled people to arrange their own support in a way that suits them best. Community Arts Forum 15 Church Street, Belfast, BT1 1PG Tel: 028 9024 2910 Fax: 028 9031 2264 admin@caf.ie http://www.caf.ie/ The Community Arts Forum (CAF) is an umbrella and networking organisation for community arts in Northern Ireland. CAF offers information for the community arts sector and aims to develop the sector through a comprehensive support programme of conferences, seminars, training, information, publications, advocacy, lobbying and networking opportunities. Community Transport for Northern Ireland 109 -112 CityEast, 68-72 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1GW Tel: 028 9094 1661 Fax: (028) 9094 1662 info@communitytransport-ni.com http://www.communitytransport-ni.com The Community Transport Association is a ‘not for profit’ umbrella organisation representing a range of transport operators who provide accessible door-to-door and group services for community groups and individuals including disabled people. Cookstown Disability Forum Gortalowry House, 94 Church Street, Cookstown, BT80 8HX Tel: 028 9442 6034 http://www.cookstowndisabilityforum.com Disability Action Portside Business Park, 189 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED Tel: 028 9029 7880 Fax: 028 9029 7881 hq@disabilityaction.org http://www.disabilityaction.org ‘Disability Action works to ensure that people with disabilities receive equal rights as citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes, in partnership with disabled people’. Disability Action has 5 regional offices across Northern Ireland and provides a range of services including communication, auditing, focus training and consultancy. Disabled Go Ground Floor, Ardent House, Gatesway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3HG Tel: 01438 842710 Fax: 01438 842717 info@disabledgo.info http://www.disabledgo.info DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK and Ireland. Our access guides include hotels, cinemas, restaurants, tourist attractions, pubs, train stations, leisure centres and universities. Door to Door Transport Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GB Tel: 0845 9 800 800 Fax: 028 9054 0598 door2door@drdni.gov.uk http://www.door2door-ni.info Door-2-Door Transport is the new local urban transport service for people with disabilities, or for those who find it difficult using mainstream public transport. The service will allow you to get about the town you live. It can take you to your work, your local shop, your town centre, your hairdresser, your local bank, your local doctor, or even just to visit your family or friends. Downs Syndrome Association Graham House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH Tel: 028 9070 4606 Fax: 028 9070 4075 enquiriesni@downs-syndrome.org.uk http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk The Association aims to assist people living with Down’s Syndrome to live full and rewarding lives. The organisation offers information for people with Down’s Syndrome, their families and carers, striving to improve the knowledge of interested professionals and others while championing the rights of people with Down’s Syndrome. Dungannon Access Group Patricia Cushley, Willowbank Community Resource Centre, Carland Rd, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 4AA Tel: 028 8772 2821 ext 360 Showing Links 1 to 20 of 47 1 2 3 Next »

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