Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability
It is our policy to link only to organisations working specifically in Northern Ireland. Other large UK wide and mainland based organisations are listed on our links page and condition specific organisations are listed in our Directory.
Aspergers Network
web: http://www.aspergersnetwork.org.uk
email:sharon.doherty9@btinternet.com
tel:028 9261 1851
location:10, Ashgrove Park,Maghaberry, Moira, BT67 0QQ
Local charity set up by parents for those with Asprgers syndrome.They work towards gaining appropriate and suitable support for carers and those with Aspergers Syndrome.
Carer's NI
web:http://www.carersni.org
email:info@carersni.org
tel: 028 9043 9843 (Mon- Fri 10am-12& 2pm-3)
Location: 58 Howard St, Belfast, BT1 6PJ
Membership organisation run by carers, for carers; information about conferences, publications, campaigns, a forum, and contacts.
CDHN-Community Development & Health Network
web: http://www.cdhn.org
email:ruthmurphy@cdhn.org.uk
tel:028 3026 4606
location:30a Mill St, Newry, BT34 1EY.
Tackling health inequalities through community development.
Changing Faces Northern Ireland
Web: http://www.changingfaces.org.uk
e-mail: nireland@changingfaces.org.uk
Contact: Jan Wright, Northern Ireland Officer, Changing Faces, PO Box 1080, Belfast, BT1 9EN.
Changing Faces is a national charity based in the UK that supports and represents people who have disfigurements of the face or body from any cause.
Children in Northern Ireland
Web: http://www.ci-ni.org
Regional umbrella organisation for the children's sector in Northern Ireland. Provides training, policy, information and participation support services to member organisations, relating to their work with children and young people.
Child Maintenance Choices
web: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/choices
text: choices to 66101 to get a callback
Tel: 0800 028 7439
Providing free and impartial information and support for parents to make choices about child maintenance
Disability Action
web:http://www.disabilityaction.org
email:hq@disabilityaction.org
tel: 028 9029 7880
location: Head Office Belfast, Portside Business Park, 189 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED
Works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens.
Disability Sports NI (DSNI)
Web: http://www.dsni.co.uk
tel: 028 9038 7062 or 028 6632 6936
Promotes equality of opportunity in sport and physical activity for people with disabilities.
Employers for Childcare
Web: http://www.employersforchildcare.org
Tel: 0800 028 6538
Registered charity and not-for profit organisation, helping mums and dads find childcare solutions. Provide practical help with choosing childcare, juggling work and family, and balancing family and finances by saving on registered childcare costs, with childcare vouchers.
Human Rights Consortium
Web: http://www.billofrightsni.org
Coalition of over 100 non-governmental organisations, community groups and trade unions campaigning to secure a strong and inclusive Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
ni4Kids
Web: http://www.ni4kids.com
Online resource for families in Northern Ireland.Hard copies of there magazine can be found at local shopping centres and libraries across NI
Mum's Help
Web: http://www.mumshelp.net
Local NI based organisation offering flexible childcare in the home. This website offers childcare tailored to suit your families needs.
Parents Advice Centre (PAC)
Web: http://www.parentsadvicecentre.org
tel:0808 8010 722
Local NI organisation that provides a telephone helpline, face-to-face support and guidance service for parents and young people on issues such as separation/divorce, bullying, discipline, aggression, unhappiness, gambling and abuse.
Lisburn Access Group
Tel: 07759 818694
Email: info@lisburnaccess.com
Voluntary group working to improve general access issues - physical issues, information, parking, building and pavement design and environment, to anyone with any type of disability in the Lisburn area.
Rural Community Network- RCN
web: http://www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org/
tel:028 8676 6670
location:38a Oldtown St, Cookstown, BT80 8EF
Regional voluntary organisation established by community groups from rural areas to articulate issues relating to poverty, disadvantage and equality.
Special Educational Needs - SENAC -Advice Line
Web: http://www.senac.co.uk/
e-mail: info@senac.co.uk
Tel: 028 9079 5770
Location: Graham House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 8BH
Offer advice and information on all aspects of the statutory framework, help you understand and respond to your child’s statement and can help you write letters to the ELBs and schools. Available Monday 7.30-9.30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00-1.00pm.
Venture Outdoors
web:http://www.countrysiderecreation.com/venture-outdoors/
email: maeve@countrysiderecreation.com
Tel: 028 9030 3930
Project running across NI for groups that are disabled, from disadvantaged or minority ethnic backgrounds.Includes climbing, archery, cycling and orienteering.
The Joshua-Kyle Trust
web:http://www.joshua-kyletrust.co.uk
address: The Joshua-Kyle Trust. PO Box 325, Bangor, BT20 9DE.
Charity set up to help children who have a life expectancy of 5 years or under. Help with practial needs whilst in hospital or at home to make the children more comfortable or bring some smiles!
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