PAT Resource Directory T-Z
The Alder Centre is a resource for anyone affected by the loss of a child and it is a joint operation run by Alder Hey Hospital and great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. The Alder centre can be contacted on 0151 252 5391 and is open during office hours each weekday next to the Ronald mcDonald House at Alder Hey.
Their Child Death Helpline is staffed every evening from 7.00 to 10.00 pm and every weekday from 10.00 to 4.00. To talk to a trained volunteer call 0800 282986.
To support the work of Alder Hey Hospital you can also become a Foundation Trust Member. Membership is free and open to all supporters who are interested in developing the hospitals services to children. Please contact Maddy Jackson at the Foundation Trust office on 0151 252 5471 for more information or visit the Alder Hey website by clicking here.
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•The Accessibility Group - The Accessibility Group can help you update your website to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 as well as other relevant standards and legislation.
http://www.accessibilitygroup.co.uk
•The Attorneys Forum - Legal help and Discussion Forums. Get free legal advice from Attorneys in your area.
http://www.theattorneysforum.com
•The Disabilities Trust.
http://www.disabilities-trust.org.uk
•The Dyslexia Shop - an on-line information site and
web-based shop aimed at the parents and teachers of children with dyslexia.
http://www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk
•The Meningitis Trust.
http://www.meningitis-trust.org.uk
•The Papworth Trust - A registered charity that helps and supports disabled people to be more independent at home or at work.
•The Solicitors Room - An online panel of solicitors acting for disabled clients in all areas of law.
http://www.TheSolicitorsRoom.com
•The Telecare Alliance - an independent company that provides impartial advice, specialist consultancy and training in the use of appropriate electronic technologies to its client care organisations.
http://www.telecarealliance.co.uk
•The Virtual Keyboard - This virtual keyboard is for people with disabilities who can not type on the hardware keyboard.
http://www.enetplanet.com/kb_en/
•Transitions Information Network - Support for disabled young people for the transition from Children's Services to Adult Social care and for the transition from school into futher education, training or employment.
http://www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk
•United Response - a national charity supporting over 1200 people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.
http://www.unitedresponse.org.uk
•Whizz Kidz - Customised mobility aids for children and younger people.
•Widgit Software for literacy and special needs.
•Youreable.com - Information, Goods and Services.
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