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There are several organisations offering additional support and advice to students with disabilities.
SKILL
http://www.skill.org.uk/
“We are a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.”
EGAS
http://www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037
“The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers a range of services providing information on funding for those in post-16 education in England.”
Benefits Enquiry Line
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011165
“The benefit Enquiry Line provides advice and information for disabled people and carers on the range of benefits available. The person taking your call will not have your personal papers but will be able to give you general advice”.
Directgov
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/index.htm
“public services all in one place”, contains a site for disabled people.
The Site
www.thesite.org
A website giving general life advice to young people – in the health and wellbeing section is information on disabilities, and a local advice finder for searching for local support.
After 16: Transition Information Network
www.after16.org.uk
For disabled young people in transition to adulthood, their families and the people they work with. There are sections for young people, parents and professionals.
Disabled persons transport advisory committee
http://www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door
The transport and travel website for disabled and less mobile people.
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