Disability:social/cultural activities
Artsline
54 Chalton Street, London NW1 1HS
Tel: 020 7388 2227 (voice/minion) (Mon-Fri 9.30-5.30pm)
Helpline: 020 7388 2227
Fax: 020 7383 2653
E-mail: artsline@demon.co.uk
Web address: www.dircon.co.uk/artsline
Provides information and advice to disabled people on access to arts and leisure activities in Greater London. Offers a telephone helpline and produces access guides to venues both in print and on tape. Runs a mobile library of videos in major ethnic languages for disabled people and a youth service encouraging youths from 14-25 to take part in art and entertainment activities.
Camping for the Disabled
20 Burton Close, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire TF4 2BX
Tel: 01743 761889
Fax: 01743 761149
Provides information and advice on camping for disabled people and also to site operators on the provisions and facilities required. Organises weekend camping trips for the physically handicapped and produces lists of accessible campsites in the UK and France.
The Society for Art for Physically Handicapped People (CONQUEST)
3 Beverley Close, East Ewell, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3HB
Tel: 020 8393 6102
Holds art classes - with home visits - organises exhibitions of disabled artists' work, maintains contact with members via a published magazine and provides leaflets on teaching methods for people with specific disabilities.
Disabled Photographers' Society
PO Box 130, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey TW10 6XQ
Tel: initial contact by mail only
Checks donated cameras and other photographic equipment given to disabled members and groups in hospitals, day centres or other similar organisations. Holds an annual exhibition of members' work and awards associateship and fellowship distinctions. Maintains a supplier's list of wheelchair stands and other equipment.
Graeae Theatre Company
Dalby Street, London NW5 3NQ
Tel: 020 7267 1959
Fax: 020 7267 2703
E-mail: graeae@dircon.co.uk
Web address: www.graeae.dircon.co.uk
Provides training for disabled people in theatre skills, and undertakes national touring and theatre in education training, to encourage the active participation of disabled people and to dispel prejudice. Educates, integrates and entertains.
Listening Books
12 Lant Street, London SE1 1QH
Tel: 020 7407 9417
Fax: 020 7403 1377
E-mail: info@listening-books.org.uk
Web address: www.listening-books.org.uk
Provides talking books for adults and children with little dexterity, either with special cassette players, on free loan, or on normal cassettes. Contribution of #50 per annum towards cost of service is suggested, although financial assistance may be obtained.
Music for the Disabled
5 Guildown Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5EW
Tel: 01483 567387
Fax: 01483 567387
E-mail: fred.weylec@ukgateway.net
Provides live music therapy and entertainment to physically and mentally disabled people of all ages in hospitals, schools, centres and clubs, as therapy and as a stimulating exercise for severely disabled children.
PHAB England
Summit House, Wandle Road, Croydon CR0 1DF
Tel: 020 8667 9443
Fax: 020 8681 1399
E-mail: phab@ukonline.co.uk
Web address: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/phab
Has over 300 affiliated clubs, promoting and encouraging people with and without disabilities to come together on equal terms to achieve complete integration within the wider community. Organises 30 holidays a year through its membership.
Thrive
The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT
Tel: 0118 988 5688
Helpline: 0118 988 6668 (Blind gardeners helpline 24 hours)
Fax: 0118 988 5677
E-mail: info@thrive.org.uk
Web address: www.thrive.org.uk
Offers consultancy and training for professional carers. Produces publications and information services for individuals, giving specialist support for visually impaired gardeners. Maintains four demonstration gardens for use by groups, professional carers or individuals.
Winged Fellowship Trust
Angel House, 20-32 Pentonville Road, London N1 9XD
Tel: 7833 2594 (9-5pm - answer phone out of hours)
Fax: 020 7278 0370
E-mail: admin@wft.org.uk
Web address: www.wft.org.uk
Provides respite care and holidays for people with a disability and their carers. Runs five purpose-built holiday centres with special theme weeks including drama, fishing, music and crafts. Own swimming pools and evening entertainment. Trips are organised abroad and volunteers are used to help trained staff give guests one-to-one care.
