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Ireland - Links |
ARC is a membership organisation, which supports providers of services to
people with a learning disability to promote real change.
www.arcuk.org.uk
Centre for Independent Living - Belfast (CIL) is an organisation of
disabled people, working to support disabled people choosing to take more
control over their arrangements for personal support."
www.cilbelfast.org
Disability Action
works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as
citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing
attitudes in partnership with disabled people.
www.disabilityaction.org
MENCAP offer information, support and a range of services for children
and adults with a learning disability.
MENCAP also campaign for choice, opportunity and respect for people with a
learning disability and their families.
www.mencap.org.uk
NetMums - the local website run on a voluntary basis by mums, provides
loads of information and support for local parents.
Find out about local toddler groups, try out a couple of the child friendly
restaurants recommended by other mums or post a notice on the Meet-a-Mum page.
You’ll find information on nurseries, primary schools and places to go for
parents with young children. Netmums covers all aspects of coping with being a
mum in your area including dealing with post-natal illness, how to get
professional support, self help groups and more.
Visit the website and pick up all the information you need and then join in.
There is a notice board with lots of local news and views from local mums, a
nearly new section and a “what’s on” section. We look forward to hearing from
you…
www.netmums.com
Parents Advice Centre/Parenting Forum - Parents Advice Centre
All families experience difficulties from time to time. Sometimes they may seem
small, but cause a lot of worry. Sometimes they are major crises. In many cases
it is helpful to speak to someone outside the family.
Parents Advice Centre provides a telephone helpline and face-to-face support and
guidance service for families. The service is free, confidential and available
outside office hours. There is no waiting list.
www.pachelp.org
Sure Start is the Government’s programme to deliver the best start in
life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and
family support.
www.surestart.gov.uk
Positive Futures
www.positive-futures.net
Stepping Stones
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Unlocking the potential of people with learning difficulties by providing
progressive preparation for the world of work
www.stepping-stones.org.uk
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