Useful Links

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Art + Power
art + power builds cultural inclusion by investing in disabled and socially excluded artists.

We are all entitled to the arts and everyone has something to offer to help build creative and inclusive communities.

art + power can help you to participate, to partner with others and to promote your successes but what you achieve is up to you.

Avon Horse Riding Centre
Avon Riding Centre is a leading charity dedicated to the provision of riding tuition and therapy to adults and children with all kinds of disability in a purpose built Centre, nestled in 100 acres of pasture and woodland within the City of Bristol

We offer first class riding tuition on a regular basis to both disabled and non-disabled clients who benefit from the high quality facilities that the Centre has to offer. In total, the Centre provides around 12,000 hours of individual rides each year.

BALP Weekly Sports Sessions
The Bristol Active Life Project (BALP) offers a variety of activity sessions across Bristol. The sessions are designed for people who have experienced or are living with a long-term mental illness.

BALP is a partnership between The Football Foundation, Bristol City Council, Avon and Wiltshire Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), Sports and Leisure Management Limited and local voluntary sector organisations.

Brandon Trust
Brandon Trust sees a future where people with learning disabilities will exercise full citizenship with all its rights and responsibilities within UK society, where every person will be empowered and supported as necessary to safely live their life to its full potential. They will routinely exercise choice and control to the extent that they are able to, in all matters that impact on them without fear or barriers, and know what it is to be loved and to love

Bristol & District Table Tennis Association
Table Tennis clubs in and around the Bristol area.

Bristol Academy of Sport (Filton Wise College)
The Bristol Academy of Sport is an initiative developed at Filton College in response to various demands from students wanting to study and play sport at the same time.

It enables students to pursue their sporting interests, whilst obtaining suitable academic qualifications from our wide range of further and higher education qualifications.

Bristol Cerebral Palsy Plus
Cerebral Palsy (CP Plus) is a Bristol based charity for those with cerebral palsy, their families and carers.

Our motto is "Listening to Individuals" and at Cerebral Palsy Plus we recognise the very different needs that cerebral palsy can create. All of us have experience either first hand, as parents or as health care professionals. In addition, we can offer friendly, knowledgeable and sensitive office staff.

We are committed to providing high quality, timely information and confidential support to the cerebral palsy community of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

Bristol City Leisure and Culture
Bristol City Council Leisure and Culture covers sports within this borough. To find out more on what is happening within this area, click the link to find the latest sport news, activities and sport clubs.

Bristol Misfits
We are a theatre company based in Bristol in the south west of England.

We are a community interest company which means we are a business that can earn money for ourselves.

The profits all go back into the company to pay for our activities. Most people in the company have a learning difficulty.

Bristol MusicSpace
Bristol MusicSpace provides a community-based music therapy service for children, young people and adults in Bristol and the surrounding area.

Our team of state-registered music therapists is currently working with around 400 people each week at our well-equipped centre in Bristol and at our bases in Bath and Gloucester. We also provide an outreach service in a wide range of other settings from early years centres to residential homes.

Bristol Street Games
Street Games Bristol is ran as a partnership project between Bristol City Council and the 2nd Chance Project to provide ‘doorstep’ sport for young people living in Bristol’s most deprived areas. The partnership supports a range of community organisations with a view of developing sports activities and a range of development opportunities for young people, their workforce and local communities.

Charlotte's Tandems
We lend tandems to (and only to) people with disabilies or special needs for free, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own, so that they can enjoy the wonders of cycling. Sorry, our tandems are not for paid hire or available to non disabled people, for charity rides, no matter how worthy the cause. Our borrowers all been both children and adults. Tandems are a fun and safe way to get out and about as friends, a couple, family or group.
We have been lucky to get lots of tandems donated and grants to buy more, so if you would like to borrow one or have a tandem or components to donate then please contact Alex. We are in based in Gloucestershire, have outposts in Essex, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, the South East and Eddinburgh and are hoping to spread out to other places in the UK.

Getting About Greater Bristol
Access to places in the Greater Bristol region is continually improving, thanks in part to the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act. At the same time improvements are being made to make public transport accessible to disabled people. However, there is still much that needs to be done to make all transport equally accessible, so this website has been produced to help you find out how to get around the area if you are less mobile or disabled.

Milestones Trust
Milestones Trust is a health and social care charity providing community care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. Our services cover the areas of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

National Autistic Society (Bristol Branch Details)
National Autistic Society Bristol Branch is a parent-led voluntary group who meet regularly to exchange information, advice and support in a sociable and friendly atmosphere.
We maintain a large resource of books, leaflets and other information which is available at our meetings.

We actively campaign for improvements in the statutory services available to our children and have regular meetings with professionals in the fields of Education, Health and Social Services. We are committed to raising awareness and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Bristol area. The group arranges 'one day a week' playdays during school summer holidays lus family events throughout the year. There is no annual subscription however, for a one-off donation of £4 you can be entered on our database and receive regular information including a quarterly newsletter.

To subscribe to this service please e-mail us to request a parent pack which contains the subscription form.

Contact: Julie Dando
Tel: (0117) 9075893
E-mail: jullsdando@blueyonder.co.uk

New Star Bristol
New Star Bristol is all inclusive judo club, one site in the north of Bristol (New Star Patchway) and one in the south (New Star Ashton), all the coaching staff have attended Coaching Disabled performers, Child Protection and Equity in your coaching. The Club is awaiting the confirmation of being awarded "Club Mark" which is the Sport England club accreditation scheme. The Head coach also runs sessions in schools for both disabled and non-disabled children, and is registered with the British Judo Association (BJA) as a schools coach.

North Avon Mencap
Avon-North Mencap works with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
We provide support and information on a range of issues. such as healthcare, education, housing, leisure and benefits.

Avon-North Mencap Society formed duing the 1960's, although it was not then part of Mencap.It became affiliated to the Royal Society of Mencap in 1968 and was known as Mangotsfield & District Society. It later changed its name again to highlight the wide area it covered and has remained Avon-North Mencap Society ever since.

Historically the society works with people in South Gloucestershire, however we are expanding to work in parts of Bristol as well.

North Bristol Rugby club
North Bristol Rugby club is an inclusive club. They run an annual tournament is October for children form Special schools and children with Special needs/ disabilities from mainstream schools. They have achieved "Seal of Approval" which is the Rugby Football Union (RFU) club accreditation.

Party For The Podium
Bristol is launching a series of parties designed to give sports lovers the chance to meet their athletes and help the Elite Athlete Supporters Club generate funds for the support given to them by the non for profit British Athletes Commission.

PROPS (Providing Opportunities and Support)
PROPS provides opportunities and support for those with special needs is a unique and inclusive organization. Working with a number of community partners we promote integration and partnerships throughout the community. Our initiatives range from the promotion of business enterprise to social and educational interaction within a variety of contexts including sports, leisure and the performing arts.

South Gloucestershire Council - Disability Sports
Fulfilling Lives Programme - a scheme to work with different disability sports and leisure activity groups providing opportunities to take part in enjoyable activities.

The Vassall Centre Trust
Our charity was set up in 1998 to create barrier-free workspace and provide employment and volunteering opportunities for disabled people.

We demonstrate how workspace can be designed and built without the barriers that disable people. Accessible places of work offer employment opportunities and genuine equality for disabled people.

Well Aware
The Information and Research Services team at The Care Forum has come together with six local authority and NHS partners to develop a comprehensive database of health, wellbeing and community resources in South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset.

The Care Forum is registered charity and independent voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation. We work primarily across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Some of our work also covers North Somerset and the South West region more widely.

Wesport
West of England Sport Trust
Collectively working to increase, promote, support and celebrate lifelong participation in sport.

Wesport (Disability Section)
Wesport works with National Governing bodies of sport, local authorities, local disability sport forums & local clubs to provide sport and physical activity opportunities for people with physical, sensory and learning difficulties.

West of England Centre for Inclusive Living
The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) is an organisation run by and for Disabled people. Established in 1995 we are now one of the largest Centres for Independent Living (CILS) in the country. We are managed and guided by a Board of Trustees, the majority of whom are Disabled people.

Bristol Water
Bristol Water has an accessible wheelyboat for those individuals in wheelchairs that are interested in angling on the Chew Valley lakes. Contact Bristol Water for enquiries.

CLADS
CLADS (Chew Lake Association of Disabled Sailors) has been in existence since 1991 and was started by two very enthusiastic sailors from the main sailing club at Chew Lake, Bristol.

Countryside Mobility South West
Mobility scheme provides easy access to the countryside for people with disabilities living in and visiting South West England through a mobility scooter hire scheme.

'Tramper' all-terrain mobility scooters and wheelchair accessible 'Wheelyboats' provide access for all to a wide range of wheelchair accessible outdoor visitor attractions across the region.

Exeter Otters Wheelchair Basketball Club
The Otters are a Wheelchair Basketball Club based in Exeter, Devon. The Club was formed over 30 years ago, and we currently have a team playing in Division 1 South of The National Wheelchair Basketball League.

South West Child Protection Procedures
Child protection procedures without the jardon.

South West Wheelchair Basketball
All the latest South West Wheelchair Basketball news can be found on this website.

Special Olympics
Provides sports training and competition in a variety of sports for people with learning disabilities. Competition and events information and any other news associated with the Special Olympics.

Stroud & District Table Tennis Association
Table Tennis opportunities to those people living between South Gloucestershire to Stroud districts.

Ability v Ability
Welcome to the new British Paralympics Pack for Schools –
Ability vs. Ability.

The Paralympics is about elite athletes performing at their best, and in doing so providing inspiration to young people to help them deliver their own personal best.

Ableize Disabled Sports
A large collection of disability resources compiled by the disabled for the disabled. With everything from disabled sports, the arts, education and employment to the largest
collection of UK support groups in the UK, Ableize has disability covered.

Adventure For All
Adventure for All is a formally constituted association of the leading residential outdoor activity centres that have a proven commitment to working with people with disabilities.

BBC Disability Sports
All the latest news and features on disability sports captured by the BBC.

blind2010.com
This is the official website of the IBSA World Blind Football Championship 2010. The website is the best place to keep updated with news and key information ahead of the biggest disability football event ever to be staged in this country.

British Disabled Flying Aircraft Association
The home page of the British Disabled Flying Association.

The BDFA provides, free of charge, 'experience of a lifetime' trial flying lessons for as many terminally ill & disabled people as possible every year, also subsidised flying days for other disability charities and at cost instruction & qualification flight training to BDFA members.

British Motor Sports Assocation for the Disabled
The objective of the British Motor Sports Assocation for the Disabled is to assist drivers with disabilities to compete in motorsport.

Calvert Trust
Discover it's what you can do that counts!

Accessible outdoor activity breaks and courses for people with disabilities, together with their families and friends.

Changing Places
Thousands of people need the Changing Places toilets that would help them to enjoy the day to day activities many of us take for granted.

The Changing Places Consortium has launched its campaign on behalf of those people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, as well as many other disabled people.

They need Changing Places toilets with enough space and the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist.

Coachwise
Coachwise 1st4sport is a brand of Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of sports coach UK.

Coachwise 1st4sport is a specialist publisher, mail order catalogue and e-commerce site of sports books, videos, training tools, coaching aids and sports related software. Since 1989 we have been providing an unrivalled level of service across all sports by continuously researching developments in sport globally from grass roots to elite level. We aim to bring sports coaches, players, therapists, managers, teachers, scientists, students and organisations the best tools to help support and advance sport.

Community Sport Leaders Award
Who can become a Sports Leader? Anyone can do a Sports Leader Award, as long as they are 14 or older and have some get up and go. You don’t need to be a sporting superstar to get involved. No qualifications are required to start the course, and there are no exams to sit at the end. Sports Leader Awards get you involved in learning by doing. You actually lead sports and physical activity as a volunteer as part of the course. You learn how to organise and motivate yourself and other people, and improve your communication skills. This can really boost your confidence and help you in work, education and life. A Sports Leader Award is a nationally recognised qualification and can help you get a job or get into further education.

CP Sport
National governing sports organisation for individuals with cerebal palsy.

Creating a Child-Safe Environment
Creating a child-safe environment supported by the South Gloucestershire Local Safeguarding Children's Board.

Disability Golf
A new golf web site encouraging those with a disability to become active and to start a new sport.

Disability Snowsport
Disability snowboarders visions that anyone with a disability should be able to ski alongside the able bodied as equals at all ski facilities and resorts.

Disability Snowsport mission statement is to promote equality and opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in snowsports and to help improve their enjoyment and standard of performance at the level of their choice.

Disability Sports Events
Disability Sport Events (DSE) create participation opportunities for disabled people with all impairments. We provide events in various sports which allow athletes to follow the pathways to international success. Founded in 1961, our knowledge and experience is respected worldwide. This means, we welcome international athletes at some events in our established annual events programme.

Disability Target Shooting Great Britain
The web site for Disability Target Shooting Great Britain. We are the National governing body representing shooting for people with a disability.

DisabledGo
DisabledGo is an international disabled access site with links to hundreds of other key organisations.

English Blind Golf Association
The main purpose of the EBGA is to provide visually handicapped people with the facility to train and compete in the game of golf. Training is provided by giving new members support to receive lessons from professional golfers. In addition each year the organisation invites all members to attend a training weekend at which PGA professionals teach the various aspects of the game. Assistance is also given to schools for the blind where pupils want to start to play golf.

English Federation of Disability Sports
This is a gem of a web site for anyone interested in participating in disability sport as a sports person, coach or administrator.

There are many other useful links covering all forms of disability sports, disability organisations and how to apply for grants.

Football Foundation
The Football Foundation is the UK's largest sports charity funded by the Premier League, The FA, Sport England and the Government.

Our mission is to improve facilities, create opportunities and build communities throughout England.

As the country’s largest funder of grass roots football, the Foundation has delivered thousands of facility and community projects, as well as free kit and safe goalposts, since its launch in July 2000.

Our unique partnership with the Premier League, The FA, Sport England and the Government, each of whom invest £15m every year, ensures we are well placed to deliver funding at grass roots level.

The community small grant scheme funds projects that aim to increase participation by both players and volunteers by supporting the costs associated with providing new activity.

GB Paralympic Organisation
Information on the Paralympic organisation within Great Britain.

Get Cycling
Get Cycling's aim is simple: to promote cycling, in all its varieties, for leisure, transport, health, happiness and the environment. We work for local authorities, health promotion services, regeneration agencies, businesses, schools, universities and the leisure industry.

Inclusive Basketball Fun
Bankshot basketball is an exciting new game of skill and challenge from the USA that is often described as a "crazy golf, but with a basketball." Players of all ages and abilities, including disabled participants, proceed through a course of angled, curved and non-conventionally configured brightly colored backboards, banking shots off the Bankboards and through the rims. Bankshot Basketball is non-aggressive and entirely inclusionary. Participants play alongside, not against, each other, making it ideal for families, promotions or competitions alike.

Inclusive Fitness Initiative
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is a programme supporting the fitness industry to become more inclusive, catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people, raising physical activity participation levels. The model is built around developments in four key areas:

•Accessible Facilities
•Inclusive Fitness Equipment
•Staff Training
•Inclusive Marketing Strategies

So you should expect a truly inclusive experience at an IFI accredited facility.

Independent Living
Welcome back to Independent Living the place for impartial information about products and services to help with mobility and independence.

Whoever you are - OT, physio or other health professional, family carer, individual with a disability, we can provide the advice you need.

Whatever your age or physical ability, keeping fit is an important part of feeling well. And it is never too late to increase your fitness! Here we have a section on gentle exercise with fitness tips for older people, and another on adapted sport for active wheelchair users.

London 2012: (Paralympic Games)
Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012

All the latest news can be found on the London 2012 website.

Mencap Sports
National governing sports organisation for individuals with learning disabilities.

National Disabled People’s Poll
This survey aims to amplify the voices of disabled people and their families and ensure that their experiences and opinions are heard by politicians, the media and other decision-makers. BME disabled people can experience multiple discrimination, and the Polls Apart campaign wants to make sure their voices are heard. So if you are a BME disabled person, or if your organisation works with disabled BME people.

National Small-bore Rifle Association
The NSRA is the national governing body for all Small-bore Rifle & Pistol Target Shooting in the United Kingdom, including Airgun and Crossbow Shooting.

The NSRA is based at The Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley, Surrey.

Parasport
Parasport is a joint initiative between the British Paralympic Association (BPA) and the professional services firm Deloitte. The project will improve how talented sports people at community level are identified and supported, with the aim of increasing participation levels in competitive sporting events.

People First
People First is an organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties to raise awareness of and campaign for the rights of people with learning difficulties and to support self advocacy groups across the country.

People First has branches situated around the UK with a regional branch covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

RFU Injured Players Foundation
The RFU Injured Players Foundation supports people who sustain a catastrophic injury (CI) whilst playing rugby. The charity provides help and support for both players and their families in the early months of these injuries as well as in the long term and incorporates the former SPIRE Rugby Trust charity.

In addition to this support, the charity takes a more active approach to conducting and supporting research and education aimed at preventing injuries; and identifying how injured players can be helped more effectively.

RNIB Family Services
RNIB Family Services officers provide support to children and young people who are blind or partially sighted and their families. You can join in with a whole range of activities, clubs and events in your local area. You can also talk to your local Family Srvices Officer to find out more about the help and information available to you.

Get in touch with your local Family Services Officer to find out more about what is going on in your area

Contact:
RNIB South West
10 Still House Lane
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4EB

Tel: (0117) 9537750
E-mail: RNIBsouthwest@rnib.org.uk

Running Sports
Runningsports is dedicated to providing skills and support for volunteers working in sport. From quick online tips and tools, to fun and informative workshops, runningsports will help you get more for yourself, your club/organisation and its members.

Scope (About Cerebal Palsy)
Scope believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as everyone else. We run services and campaigns with disabled people to make this happen. As a charity with expertise in complex support needs and cerebral palsy we never set limits on potential. www.scope.org.uk For more information and advice about Scope services cerebral palsy, and general disability issues, please contact Scope Response on 0808 800 3333.

SearchMate
Searchmate is the premier professional introductions agency specialists in dating in the UK, and offers something for everyone. We have the skills and commitment to help you find love, friendship, companionship or marriage.

Sense Visual Running Events
Based on a winning formula that has enjoyed huge success in the US, Vision 5K is new to the running circuit and will take place across the UK over the summer months.

Sportability
Sport for People with Paralysis

Sportability, a registered charity, provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with paralysis around the UK. People with conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, MS and others, are able to participate in a whole range of sports - scuba diving, sailing, archery, angling, abseiling, quad-biking, gliding, canoeing, clay pigeon shooting, go-karting, land-yachting, wheelchair tennis and many more.

It is not about creating elite sportsmen and women. It is about trying something new and different. It is about the adrenaline rush, putting the buzz back into a life corralled by the wheelchair, taking the 'dis' out of disability and focusing on ability. To inspire the thought, "If I can do this, what else can I achieve?"

The British Table Tennis Association for people with Disabilities
The national table tennis website for those people with a disability.

The Disabled Golf Society
Golf is one of the most popular participating sports and is played regularly by the widest age group. Up until now there has been is no society that accommodates the needs of the majority of disabled golfers in England. The Disabled Golf Society aim is to bring together all disabled golfers, irrespective of gender, age or ability, and help them enjoy golf on a level playing field, or in our case a level golf course! With our interactive website we are able to offer a wide variety of services from, tournaments, independent golfing breaks, handicapping, ordering any specialist equipment, special discounts, greater inclusiveness and less frustration when booking tee times.

The Gwennili Sailing Trust: Portsmouth
The Gwennili Trust was founded in 1995 to provide yacht sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. Over the years people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities whether visually impaired, with learning difficulties or of limited mobility have enjoyed the thrill of sailing on our yachts.

Our Sailing Programme ranges from simple day sails in the Solent on a wheelchair friendly catamaran to longer cruises to France and the Channel Islands on conventional yachts (weather of course permitting).

The Lord's Taverners
The Lord's Taverners is the official Charity of recreational cricket and the UK's leading youth cricket and disability sports Charity.

Sport and recreation are essential for young people and our mission is to give a 'sporting chance' to those in need. We achieve this by focusing on youth cricket in disadvantaged areas and sports and recreational equipment for young people with disabilities and special needs, including sports wheelchairs, specially-adapted minibuses and sensory play areas.

The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games September 6-17, 2008
To find out all the latest news from the Beijing Paralympic Games please go to this website or GB Paralympic Organisation website, which is contained within this 'Links' section.

The Wheelyboat Trust
The Wheelyboat Trust came into being in 1985 in order to promote and provide its wheelchair accessible ‘Wheelyboat' to fisheries and other waters countrywide.

Thrive (using gardening to change lives)
Thrive is a small national charity, founded in 1978, that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people.

Our activities are varied but focus on championing the benefits of gardening to individuals and organizations, as well as teaching techniques and practical applications so that anyone with a disability can take part and enjoy gardening. A research programme underpins Thrive’s work to provide evidence and improve understanding.

Transplant Sport UK
We are a registered Charity whose main aim is to raise awareness of the need for organ donation in the UK and worldwide.

Through organising sports and social events for transplant recipients we can show the benefits of organ donation and prove that you can lead a normal and active life again after transplantation.

UK Deaf Sport
UK Deaf Sport is a registered charity which aims to encourage Deaf people to participate, to enjoy and to excel at sport.

We provide information on Deaf sporting events throughout the UK.

UK School Games
Find out all the latest news from the UK School Games to be held in South Wales between 3 - 6 September 2009.

There will be numerous opportunities for individuals who are interested with volunteering at this event.

UK Wheelchair Challenge
The UK Wheelchair Challenge is a charity event for disabled people of all ages, enabling YOU to raise money for YOUR favourite charitY. It's all about HAVING FUN.

The UK Wheelchair Challenge is open to anyone in a wheelchair or power chair and if you don't want to do it alone, a member of your family, your carer or a friend can help you complete the course.

WheelPower
Many spoting opportunities and events for people that have a requiement to use a wheelchair.

Will Bayley (Paralympic Table Tennis Player)
Paralympic table tennis player Will Bayley and follow his journey to the London 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

In October 2011 Will returned from The European Championships in Split, Croatia where he achieved a Gold medal in the singles, Silver in the team event and was voted European Players Player of the Year 2011.

Wooden Spoon
Wooden Spoon's objective is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through our commitment to quality charitable work.

World Transplant Games Federation
Athletes competing at the World Transplant Games have one thing in common; they have all had a successful organ transplant. By taking part they aim to raise global awareness of the importance of organ donation. There’s no greater gift than the gift of life and World Transplant Games athletes from so many countries worldwide are living proof of that.