Act Now for Autism is a campaigning group: 'passionate about the future and well-being of children and adults with autism'
"Action For Botton is a network of friends and professionals who know Botton well, admire their values and way of living together, determined to support and find support for Botton now". Presnts one view of Botton Village's future; for the alternative see entry for Camphill Village Trust in this directory.
Advance: a registered provider of social housing; a charitable organisation, specifically an Industrial Provident Society; provides housing and support for adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disability (APPGLD) is a group of MPs and peers from all political parties who are interested in issues that affect people with a learning disability and their families.
Association for Real Change (ARC UK): established 'to promote the quality of life, maintenance of standards and diversity of provision for people with a learning disability'; membership comprises various organisations, care providers and stakeholders; offers some useful resources for individual carers
Care England: formed in 2013 by the merger of the English Community Care Association (ECCA) and the National Care Association (NCA): the largest representative body for care providers
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries.
It was created to serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Its aim is to provide information and support, by making resources and education available to those affected by CP.
It collates and researches the most up-to-date information and resources available e.g. by monitoring medical journals, medical literature, trusted medical websites and peer-reviewed articles.
Choice Forum describes itself thus:
"Since 2000, the Choice Forum has been been the place to discuss issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK. You are invited to join the forum, ask questions. share information, and talk about issues that are important. Here you'll find lots of mutual support, experience and lots of knowledge."
If you join the Choice Forum, it offers a range of information on issues relating to learning disability, allows you to participate in forum discussions, and issues regular email bulletins.
The Choice Forum is run by Together 4 Change, in partnership with the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
Camphill Village Trust: a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and other special needs ... in their home life, work, social and cultural activities, through nine urban and rural communities in England.
Disability Rights UK was formed in 2012 through a unification of Disability Alliance, Radar and National Centre for Independent Living. Disability Rights UK works to create a society 'where everyone with experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens'. Publishes an excellent range of resources, including its annual Disability Rights Handbook.