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Manfred Sauer Foundation Website is a German site but click on the Union Jack flag to see it's pages in English for the most up-to-date information on the Foundation - alternatively see this site's description of the Foundation and its goals.
(German site) Main Manfred Sauer website.
Sister Company to Manfred Sauer GmbH. High quality fashion clothing tailored for people who sit down most of the time, as well as many unique products to help those with impairments get on with life. Order clothes or our full colour English catalogue online or call the English speaking telephone number 0049 6226-960 200 for more information. Site is now in English.
English list of all the outlets where Manfred Sauer Continence products are available.
Useful Links for people with disabilities
Alphabetical list of useful sites
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Access at last
Access at last
A one-stop shop for accessible accommodation and services. All accommodation has at least 1 room with a level access shower. They will find you accomodation no matter what physical ability a person has. The detailed information provided and customer reviews displayed in the property advertising is the very information you need when making informed decisions to make a travelling commitment.
Accessible Barcelona
Make travelling to this wonderful city easy and affordable to do. Run by a wheelchair user -
all rooms are personally inspected, they will find the right hotel to suit your needs at the right price.
They will make your reservations and arrange your accessible room directly with the hotel.
They can also arrange airport transfers and trips in fully adapted vehicle.
Apparelyzed
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Apparelyzed is Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support website with a very popular discussion forum. The site was created and is maintained by Simon, who himself has a C5/6 spinal injury, he writes "the whole point of creating this website is to raise disability awareness and share life experiences between disabled people and their carers". Definitely worth a look - also check
out some of the amusing T-Shirts, all with a disability theme. |
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Accessible Villa - Florida
| We have no hesitation in recommending this Accessible villa designed and owned by Stephen Burns, who some may remember as being our helpline adviser from 1997 to April 2007 . If you want the highest quality accommodation at an affordable price in Florida, near to all the main theme parks, look no further! |  |
Association for Spinal Injury Research (ASPIRE)
http://www.aspire.org.uk/
ASPIRE is a registered charity formed in 1983 for rehabilitation and reintegration, and works with people who are spinally injured to promote well-being and independence.
http://www.aspire.org.uk/
ASPIRE is a registered charity formed in 1983 for rehabilitation and reintegration, and works with people who are spinally injured to promote well-being and independence.
Association for Continence Advice (ACA) The ACA is a membership organisation for health and social care professionals concerned with the progression of care for continence and, as such, does not provide direct personal advice on continence matters
Association of Disabled Professionals
BCM ADP
London WC1N 3XX
Tel: 01204 431638
Email: adp.admin@ntlworld.com
Web: http://www.adp.org.uk/
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BACK-UP
http://www.backuptrust.org.uk/
A national charity offering people who have been paralysed through spinal cord injury the opportunity to take up challenging outdoor activities, which can act as a catalyst to regaining confidence, independence and motivation.
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF) is the UK's largest advocacy charity providing information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.
British Brain & Spine Foundation
http://www.brainandspine.org.uk/
The British Brain and Spine Foundation aims to improve the prevention, treatment and care of disorders of the brain and spine through research in the clinical neurosciences and education and awareness programmes.
British Wheelchair Sports Foundation
http://www.britishwheelchairsports.org/
To create opportunities for people in wheelchairs wishing to take part in competitive sport.
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Disabled Workers Co-operative
Find the product, service or skill you need provided by a local disabled worker. Disabled workers can register their service free on the Disabled Workers Database.
http://www.disabledworkers.org.uk/
Disease Conditions
http://www.diseasesconditions.com/
A guide lists thousands of diseases and conditions sites offering Health resource - nutrition, cancer, mental health, allergies, depression, anxiety, diabetes and more.
Directgov
http://www.direct.gov.uk/
The latest and widest range of public service information available. There's an extensive section for disabled people covering benefits, rights, education, health and support and much more.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/
The latest and widest range of public service information available. There's an extensive section for disabled people covering benefits, rights, education, health and support and much more.
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Enable Together
http://www.enabletogether.co.uk/
This interactive information website aims to assist disabled people to lead a more independent life by empowering them with
knowledge and choice
Enable Together
http://www.enabletogether.co.uk/
This interactive information website aims to assist disabled people to lead a more independent life by empowering them with
knowledge and choice
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FES Cycling
| Information about FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) and in particular FES Cycling. It may sound futuristic but it iis now possible to do this in your own home for the price of a good second hand family car! What exactly is FES I hear you ask? FES is a therapeutic activity that uses transcutaneous electrical current to initiate muscle contractions of paralysed lower limbs in persons who have sustained a spinal cord injury or been affected by stroke or MS. The order and strength of the muscle contractions are controlled by computer to generate the power to pedal a stationary cycle. The aim is not to provide passive motion - but to actively engage the muscles to generate muscle strength and improve fitness. It has the added advantage for people with little or no use of their lower limbs of allowing an aerobic workout without wearing out your upper limbs, which get enough wear and tear from using a wheelchair. There is now a version of the system available for upper body arms & shoulders. Worth a look! |  |
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Inclusive Fitness Initiative
http://www.inclusivefitness.org/
A network of over 180 inclusive fitness facilities across England.
INSPIRE Foundation
http://www.inspire-foundation.org.uk/
Inspire exists to promote research into, and the development of electronic, mechanical and medical aids to assist people with spinal cord paralysis.
http://www.inspire-foundation.org.uk/
Inspire exists to promote research into, and the development of electronic, mechanical and medical aids to assist people with spinal cord paralysis.
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Living with Cerebral Palsy
http://www.livingwithcerebalpalsy.com/
A personal site sharing experiences
Living with Cerebral Palsy
http://www.livingwithcerebalpalsy.com/
A personal site sharing experiences
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RADAR
12 City Forum
250 City Road,
London EC1V 8AF
Tel: 020 7250 3
Email:mailto:radar@radar.org.uk
Website: http://www.radar.org.uk/
It has produced a holiday guide book - Accessible Holidays in the British Isles - £8.00 This is not available in bookshops but it can be ordered from the above address. Alternatively, some public libraries do stock them. There is an on-line version of this book at http://www.radarsearch.org/
RADAR
12 City Forum
250 City Road,
London EC1V 8AF
Tel: 020 7250 3
Email:mailto:radar@radar.org.uk
Website: http://www.radar.org.uk/
It has produced a holiday guide book - Accessible Holidays in the British Isles - £8.00 This is not available in bookshops but it can be ordered from the above address. Alternatively, some public libraries do stock them. There is an on-line version of this book at http://www.radarsearch.org/
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Spinal Injuries Association
The UK's national organisation for spinal cord injured (SCI) people. Representing all their interests regardless of how the impairment occurred, whether or not it has resulted in full or partial paralysis. They support all those who are affected by spinal cord injury, including the family and friends of the disabled person. Their motto is 'because life needn't stop when you're paralysed.'
Manfred Sauer UK strongly recommends anyone with a spinal cord injury to join this association as it provides a wealth of invaluable information and support for all aspects of SCI.
Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS)
http://www.sisonline.org/
Information and support for the spinally injured.
Sportability
http://www.sportability.org.uk
Sportability uses sport and other challenging pursuits to effect positive psychological and physical change, re-build self-esteem and confidence for the spinally injured.
Shaw Trust
http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/
Shaw Trust is a national charity providing training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. We are the largest UK provider of employment services for disabled people.
SCI Therapies
http://www.sci-therapies.info/
Icelandic Health Authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) with the support of the Council of Europe have launched an international effort to accumulate information on various therapies and procedures that have the potential to restore function in people who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI).
http://www.sci-therapies.info/
Icelandic Health Authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) with the support of the Council of Europe have launched an international effort to accumulate information on various therapies and procedures that have the potential to restore function in people who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Tourism for All
The Hawkins Suite
Enham Place
Enham Alamein
Andover SP11 6JS
Information - Tel: 0845 124 9971
E-mail: info@holidaycare.org
Website: http://www.tourismforall.org.uk/
A registered charity providing a wide range of travel and holiday information for disabled people. Up to 3 Holiday factsheets sent free of charge. Over and above postal charges are applicable.