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Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom
The Talking Newspaper Assoc is a registered charity providing over 185 newspapers and magazines on audio tape and computer disc for those people who cannot read printed material, including the visually impaired, and otherwise disabled people.. Subscriptions cost o20.00 per year and listeners can choose as many publications, from The Daily Mail to Woman's Weekly and more, as they can reasonably listen to. E Mail: talking_newspaper_association@compuserve.com

Terrence Higgins Trust
To provide services consistent with the needs of service users, and to make referals to other agencies. To promote an understanding of HIV and AIDS by collecting and disseminating medical and social information. To campaign and advocate on HIV and AIDS issues. To provide training and consultancy services, and to develop and promote models of good and innovative practice. Helpline (020) 7242 1010 12:00 noon - 10:00pm, daily. Advice available Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2:00 Pm to 5:00pm: call (020) 7831 0330.

The Batten Disease Family Association
The BDFA provides regular newsletters, conferences for professionals, families and carers, funraising eventsm national networking and support work for families and an information service about Batten disease and guidance regarding available services, eg education, benefits and equipment. In the future they aim to offer directly dkilled counselling, medical and specialist referral and adivce amd a pre- and post- bereavment support service.

The Birmingham Disability Resource Centre
is a professional organisation working in the field of disability and hosts a wide range of services. It is a registered charity (No 1034581) run by and for people with disabilities.

The Centre for Independent Living in Glasgow
On these pages you can find information on all sorts of things related to independent living and disability issues. The aim is to offer a service which, although providing links to a worldwide information sources, is largely aimed at a local audience, i.e. West Central Scotland

The Movement Foundation
Centre which provides targeted training for children with Cerebral Palsy to improve balance and mobility.

The Neuropathy Trust
The Neuropathy Trust is a International organisation providing support to those affected by the neurological disorder - Peripheral Neuropathy. Many of our members are affected by what is known as a cryptogenic or idiopathic neuropathy, which simply means that they have been diagnosed as having a peripheral neuropathy but the underlying cause has yet to be established. We also have an ever-increasing number of members who are affected by neuropathies of known origin, such as diabetes mellitus, HIV, nutritional deficiency, and as a result of the neurotoxic effects of certain prescribed treatments and therapies. The trust offers a "listening ear" for people who wish to talk to fellow sufferers of this condition through an advice line which is open Wed-Thu, 10-4pm.There is also a Local Contact network, which is a group of volunteers that members of the Trust can ring for mutual support. The Trust has published a comprehensive booklet entitled 'Peripheral Neuropathy-Under the Spotlight' - which has been distributed to every major neurological unit within the UK. It also publishes a journal entitled 'Relay', which is distributed three times per year. For more information send a SAE

The Site
The site lists many organisations throughout the UK, enabling young people to find the right people with the right advice as easily as possible.

Therapy Weekly
Produce Therapy Weekly journal for Healthcare Proffesionals including information on job vacancies, courses, equipment, and current issues.

Thrive
Thrive provide information and advice related to gardening for people with disabilities or mental health problems. Services include advice on tools, equipment and design. Thrive run short courses on setting up a therapeutic horticulture programme. They run 5 gardens of their own and are in contact with 1400 other projects around the UK.

Through the Roof
Through the Roof is a campaigning voluntary ministry, with 3 core objectives; - to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to people 'affected by disability' - to equip and train church leaders & lay people to make the church fully accessible to people with disabilities, by addressing the issues of both the physical enviroment and of deep-seated attitudes - to encourage and equip disabled people for leadership in the church Through the Roof also refurbish and redistribute wheelchiars(with Bibles & other literature) to recipients in Eastern Europe & Africa. Produce guides on Churches and the DDA.

Totall
Totall is a commercial Disability Advice Information Service providing information on all aspects of Disability. For an annual fee, services, businesses, disability professionals, disabled people and their families can get professional information and advice specific to their own needs and requirements. They also provide a range of consultancy and training services in disability and accessibility.

Tourette Syndrome UK Association
The Association aims to support people with Tourette Syndrome and their carers. Answering machine on Helpline number.

Trauma Aftercare Trust
Aims to help people who have survived various types an magnitudes of disaster and who are suffering psychological effects (PTSD) Offers a contact point and referral network for the counselling and treatment of sufferers, has a 24 hour helpline.

Travelability
This is a innovative travel service that aims to provide "access to the world" for travellers with a disability. TravelAbility can book anything from beach holidays in the Mediterrenean, to wildlife safaris in Africa. They can also arrange accessible villas, apartments and hotels, cruises, long haul tailor-made itineraries and flights-only.

Travelcare Limited
Offers comprehensive travel insurance cover. Basic cover excludes claims resulting from a pre-existing medical conditionb if treated as a hospital in-patient or been under the care of a specialist consultant within the last two years, or even been treated for a heart or breathing realted condition, or diagnosed as having caner. In any of these cases it may be possible to obtain full cover for the condition concerned by contacting the medical Line on (0345) 020303.

Tuberous Sclerosis Association
To act as a self-help group for parents, sharing problems and information to enable them to further their children's best interests; to promote understanding of tuberous sclerosis and promote research into the condition.