Handicap International exists to support the needs of disabled people in countries affected by poverty and conflict. We provide both emergency relief and long term development support. Prevention Handicap International aims to eliminate preventable causes of disability. For example, we provide mine risk awareness in countries affected by conflict. We are also active in promoting measures to reduce the effects of road traffic accidents in developing countries. Rehabilitation Handicap International aims to meet the needs as well as the rights of disabled people. For instance, where relevant, we provide physiotherapy services which enable disabled people to become mobile and able to access services. Inclusion Handicap International is working towards the full inclusion and participation of disabled people in all aspects of life. For example, as well as supporting Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), we encourage mainstream organisations to include disabled people

Equipment and adaptations can be obtained privately or through the joint health and social services independent living service. The independent living service will provide an assessment of your need. This will establish whether you are eligible for services and the best ways of meeting your needs. These could include equipment and adaptations or other practical help and guidance.

Motivation is an international disability and development charity working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities. Our programmes aim to improve opportunities by positively impacting on disabled people's physical, social and economic situation to enable their full participation in society. Mobility is an essential human right that enables people to achieve inclusion in all aspects of life. Motivation works in partnership with a range of organisations - from grassroots disability groups to national governments and international actors - to ensure that local people and organisations have the skills to meet the needs of disabled people in their communities and to affect positive lasting change.

"To empower deaf people of all ages to lead fulfilling lives through the use of innovative communications technologies." How do we do this? By:

• Supporting and educating deaf people during times of transition and assisting with the development of life skills.
• Improving literacy and numeracy skills, using innovative technologies.
• Training Teachers of the Deaf
• Researching innovative and inspirational approaches to maximising opportunities and achievements for deaf people.
• Leading in the development and dissemination of deaf-friendly resources

quality of life for people with mobility disabilities

The Thomley Hall Centre Ltd has been going since 2001, it was established to provide a safe and caring environment for children with a disability and their families. Our Activity Centre has a sensory room, softplay area, music room, art and craft room, partent resource room and lots of outdoor activities such as a sensory garden and large outdoor musical equipment which is great fun. We are open from Tuesday - Friday during term time to allow access to schools with disabled children to use the facilities. During holidays and Saturdays we are open for children and families to use. Our staff put on activies and events for the children to join in. Children have to be accompanied by a parent or carer but adults have access to our canteen, outdoor seating areas and the parent resource room. We are proposing to establish a social programme for adults next year and are very excited about this.