LEND: Lothian Employers' Network For Disability

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Assistive Technology: AbilityNet Scotland
AbilityNet is the UK's largest charitable organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead full and independent lives through the use of adaptive computer technology at home, in education and at work. Services include a freephone information and advice line, individual assessments at home, at educational establishments or in the workplace, supply of fully adapted computer systems and all the personal support that is required.

Web: www.abilitynet.co.uk
Email: enquiries@abilitynet.co.uk

Employer Networks: Employers' Forum on Disability
The Employers' Forum on Disability is the largest employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace. It is funded and managed by employers.

Web: www.employers-forum.co.uk
Email: website.enquiries@employers-forum.co.uk

Legislation: Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
The UK Disability Discrimination Act (1995) in its entirity can be downloaded from HMSO. (see below) A more user-friendly guide to the act can be found at this government web site. www.disability.gov.uk

Web: www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1995/1995050.htm
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Legislation: Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
The DRC is an independent organisation with the goal of "a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens". The Scottish DRC website can be found atwww.drc-gb.org/scotland

Web: www.drc-gb.org
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LEND Administration & Development
Intowork is a disability and employment support agency with offices in Edinburgh and Livingston. Its Networks Team provide development and administrative support to local networks such as LEND.

Web: www.intowork.org.uk
Email: networks@intowork.org.uk

Local Sources of Assistance
There are over 40 different organisations in the Edinburhg and Lothians area that provide employment services to people with disabilities and empoyers. A list of these can be found on the Intowork website.

Web: www.intowork.org.uk/assistance
Email: networks@intowork.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation
This is the biggest website on mental health (and mental illness) in the UK.

Web: www.mhf.org.uk
Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk

Mental Health: The Well Scotland Initiative
How we feel and think is central to the way we live our lives. The Scottish Executive's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being is driving a change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards mental health. Positive mental health is essential if Scotland is to enjoy a healthier future.

Web: www.wellscotland.info
Email: wellscotland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

The National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC)
The NRAC enables clients to quickly and easily locate suitable consultants and provides a quality standard for those advising on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people.

Web: www.nrac.org.uk
Email: info@nrac.org.uk

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Assistive Technology: AbilityNet Scotland AbilityNet is the UK's largest charitable organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead full and independent lives through the use of adaptive computer technology at home, in education and at work. Services include a freephone information and advice line, individual assessments at home, at educational establishments or in the workplace, supply of fully adapted computer systems and all the personal support that is required. Web: www.abilitynet.co.uk Email: enquiries@abilitynet.co.uk

Employer Networks: Employers' Forum on Disability The Employers' Forum on Disability is the largest employers' organisation focused on the issue of disability in the workplace. It is funded and managed by employers. Web: www.employers-forum.co.uk Email: website.enquiries@employers-forum.co.uk

Legislation: Disability Discrimination Act (1995) The UK Disability Discrimination Act (1995) in its entirity can be downloaded from HMSO. (see below) A more user-friendly guide to the act can be found at this government web site. www.disability.gov.uk Web: www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1995/1995050.htm Email:

Legislation: Disability Rights Commission (DRC) The DRC is an independent organisation with the goal of "a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens". The Scottish DRC website can be found atwww.drc-gb.org/scotland Web: www.drc-gb.org Email:

LEND Administration & Development Intowork is a disability and employment support agency with offices in Edinburgh and Livingston. Its Networks Team provide development and administrative support to local networks such as LEND. Web: www.intowork.org.uk Email: networks@intowork.org.uk

Local Sources of Assistance There are over 40 different organisations in the Edinburhg and Lothians area that provide employment services to people with disabilities and empoyers. A list of these can be found on the Intowork website. Web: www.intowork.org.uk/assistance Email: networks@intowork.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation This is the biggest website on mental health (and mental illness) in the UK. Web: www.mhf.org.uk Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk

Mental Health: The Well Scotland Initiative How we feel and think is central to the way we live our lives. The Scottish Executive's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being is driving a change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards mental health. Positive mental health is essential if Scotland is to enjoy a healthier future. Web: www.wellscotland.info Email: wellscotland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

The National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC) The NRAC enables clients to quickly and easily locate suitable consultants and provides a quality standard for those advising on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. Web: www.nrac.org.uk Email: info@nrac.org.uk


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