Dimensions a not-for-profit organisation; a major provider of support services for people with learning disabilities and for people with autism.
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.
Down's Syndrome Association (DSA): aims to create the conditions that all people with Down's syndrome need to live full and rewarding lives
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD): works to influence government and local authority policies and services so that they better meet the needs people with learning disabilities their families and carers; raise awareness of learning disability issues amongst the wider public
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD): entry point to online forums and networks; massive resource of news, advice and opinions
Guardian Society: online version of The Guardian's Society supplement; news and articles on learning disability
Guardian Society: online version of The Guardian's Society supplement; news and articles on social issues; sub-sections on social care, carers, disability, learning disability
Online pages from The Guardian's Society Supplement relating specifically to Learning Disability
Hft Resources web-page; links to information and guidance for family carers
Housing and Support Alliance (HSA): a national charity and membership organisation working with people with learning disabilities, families, advocacy organisations, housing and support providers, and commissioners; offers an excellent and wide range of resources and information