British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) at
www.bild.org.uk A major research organisation BILD is committed to improving the quality of life to all people with a learning disability. They provide general information, articles and publications about learning disabilities.
Challenging Behaviour Foundation at
www.thecbf.org.uk Provides information and advice on challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities.
Down's Syndrome Association at
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk Exists to support people with Down's syndrome, their family and carers as well as providing information for those with a professional interest.
Down's Syndrome Scotland at
www.dsscotland.org.uk Down's Syndrome Scotland, formerly the Scottish Down's Syndrome Association, is a membership organisation which works to improve the quality of life for everyone with Down's syndrome in Scotland.
Enable at
www.enable.org.uk Promotes the welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities, establishes mutual help and support amongst parents and carers, and encourages research and provision of services. Scotland's equivalent to Mencap.
The Elfrida Society at
www.elfrida.com Works with people with moderate learning difficulties. Their aim is to identify and promote the best ways of supporting people to live their lives in the way they want to.
LD Resources at
www.ldresources.com Resources for the Learning disability community.
Learning Disabilities UK at
www.learningdisabilitiesuk.org.uk LDUK aims to be the most informative and up to date Learning Disability related site in the UK.
Mencap at
www.mencap.org.uk Services include residential, education and employment services, leisure opportunities and individual support and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mental Health Media at
www.mhmedia.com Uses a range of media to promote people's voices in order to reduce the discrimination and prejudice surrounding mental health and learning difficulties.
National Autistic Society at
www.nas.org.uk Charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families. Publications and information available.
National Development Team at
www.ndt.org.uk An independent non-profit development agency that wants new opportunities and inclusion in ordinary life for all people with learning disabilities.
Pavilion at
www.pavpub.com Pavilion is committed to promoting and developing good practice for all those involved in health and social care. Pavilion provides a range of training materials, courses, journals, conferences and exhibitions surrounding Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
The following websites provide information on certification courses for post-16 individuals with learning disabilities.
www.equals.co.uk
www.asdan.co.uk
www.basic-skills.co.uk A basic literacy guide for service users and also a teaching tool for Special Needs Facilitators.