The Disability Foundation information service
What is our disability information service?
With the use of our specialist disability information database, which is one of the largest in the UK, we are able to help with any query we receive, either directly or by referral. We can answer virtually any question you may have regarding disability; including accessible holidays, advice and funding for equipment, support groups, etc.
TDF are associate members of DIAL UK and RADAR both recognised comprehensive national networks. The disability information service provided by TDF is free of charge and available to everyone.
How to access our information service
There are a number of ways you can access this service:
- Telephone 020 8954 7373
- Minicom 020 8954 7413
- Email info@tdf.org.uk
- By post or in person at: The Disability Foundation, based at RNOH, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP.
For up to date news, special features, appeals and further information please see our quarterly Newsletter. This is available to download using the Newsletter link above and includes past Newsletters from our archive.
Factsheets
We produce a number of Fact Sheets available to download, covering the most frequently requested topics. These are in Acrobat PDF format and will open in a new window (close the window to return to this page).
- Holidays - an outline of your options and includes contact details so that you can explore them further. (See also our resouces section on holiday information for disabled travellers).
- Disabled facilities grant - it is possible to get help to make changes to your home and this fact sheet gives a brief outline of the rules affecting England and Wales.
- Education - a quick overview of the different options and opportunities that you or your child has. (See also our resources section on education and employment).
- Employment - a look at the different routes to get and stay in employment. (See also our resources section on education and employment).
- Equipment hire - a list of suppliers grouped according to the type of equipment they provide. (See also our resources section on disability equipment).
- Motoring - some of the ways a disabled person can get a car, how they ensure that it is the best suited car for them, and what rights the disabled driver has including the blue badge scheme.
- Travel - advice and an overview of the options to make travelling as easy as possible for disabled people and their carers.
- The Disability Discrimination Act - an outline of the main components of the Act.
- Computers - all there is to know about information technology available for disabled people.
- Sports and Fitness - this lists the organisations that can help disabled people take part in sport and get fit.
- Access to the Arts - gives an overview of the different options and opportunities available to disabled people to ensure they enjoy all the arts and entertainment on offer.
- Adaptations to Your Home - information on the types of adaptations available to make your home more accessible.
- Leisure Activities - this lists the organisations that provide leisure activities for disabled people, whether it is a specific activity or just to socialise with other disabled people.
- Housing - information on where to look for accessible housing whether it is for rent or to buy and the organisations that may be able to help.
- Benefits - information on the benefits available for disabled people.
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