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Accessibility links 

abilityhub
Provides information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.

abilitynet
Provides information about the use of computer technology for disabled adults and children. Sections on access for disabled, adapted equipment, suppliers etc.

about access
Provides a wide range of services concerning disabled accessibility including consultancy, training and accredited practical advice on disabled access to and within buildings. Most of their work is for companies/builders and traders/government bodies where access consultancy and audits are required.

access adobe
Has information and free downloads on making adobe products, such as pdf files more accessible. Also has an online pdf converter.

betsie
Betsie is a program used by the BBC to create an automatic text-only version of its website. This site contains full information about Betsie as well as pointers to accessible sites and resources across the web.

centre for accessible environments
The leading authority and resource in the UK on inclusive design and access to the built environment for disabled and older people.

disabled living foundation
Informs about equipment available for disabled people. Online fact sheets available.

enabled by design
This is an online community of people sharing their loves, hates and ideas, about assistive equipment. The site has product reviews.

google accessible web search
Searches for information on the web and lists it in order of accessibility for those with impaired sight

inclusion
A disability consultation and service provider specialising in Occupational Therapy, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) and Vocational Rehabilitation. Has a client base spread across London and the South East and is run by a team of Occupational Therapists with experience in working within both the private and public sectors. Some free services and information.

it4communities
Introduces skilled, professional volunteers to VCS organisations looking for help with IT projects and promotes volunteering among IT Professionals and companies. Also builds IT capacity in the Voluntary and Community Sectors (VCS).

knowledgebase
Produced by London Advice Services Alliance (LASA) to provide information on all aspects of computers (IT) for the voluntary sector.

lingua
Produces software programs in various languages. Includes sign language software.

mobility-advisor.com
Provides guidance on wheel chair options, mobility aids, disability resources, and recreational outlets that enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance.

the priority trust
Priority Trust helps physically disabled children and young people gain independence and confidence to achieve their potential. They make grants to fund the provision of mobility equipment. Has a blog to enable disabled people to share real life experiences.

royal national institute for the blind
Comprehensive site - Gives guidance on presenting information for blind and partially sighted people on the Web.

the sequal trust
Aims to bridge the communication gap by supplying specialist communication equipment for disabled people of all ages across the UK.

shaw trust
Offers a web accessibility and accreditation service.

social space
Social Space is a disability chat forum. It also has pages of information on health and disability related subjects.

usablenet
Information and expertise in the form of simple, easy-to-use software tools and services that automate website usability and accessibility testing and repair.

web accessibility initiative (wai)
Concerned with accessibility of the Web through  work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.

world wide web consortium (w3c)
Aim is to make the Web accessible to all. Seeks to apply common standards to web design to achieve this. 

youreable.com
Provides information for disabled people on motoring, travel, work, money, health, computing, equipment and available shopping discounts.

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