LinksHere’s a list of some of the links that you might find useful. If you find any others please let us know.
Advance Housing
One of the country’s leading providers of accommodation services for people with learning disabilities or mental health problems
Directgov – public services all in one place
This site includes a section for people with a disability explaining the services and benefits available.
The Foundation for People With Learning Disabilities
Part of the UK charity the Mental Health Foundation.
Homebuy
This site features a useful map detailing all of the HomeBuy Agents across England.
Homes & Communities Agency
The national housing and regeneration delivery agency for England.
InControl
InControl exists to create a new welfare system in which everyone is in control of their lives as full citizens. This includes self directed support for people with a disability.
Mencap
The voice of learning disability. Their resources section is particularly comprehensive.
The National Housing Federation
The organisation that represents over 1,200 not for profit Housing Associations across England.
Ouch
The BBC’s disability website.
Able
A disability lifestyle magazine.
Learning Disability Today
Highlights examples of best practice and what works in the learning disability field.
Progress
Progress is the essential transition guide for 13-25 year olds with special needs.
The fallout from the recent economic turmoil is having an impact on all of us and home ownership for people with a disability is no exception.
Back in 1996, when people with disabilities faced incredible challenges if they wanted to buy their own home, the first edition of Ownership Options laid the foundations for what has now become a much more widely accepted housing route.
As we're all now aware the new coalition Government is busily tightening its budgets and looking for ways to cut the nation's outgoings.
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