Action for ASD
The Action for Autistic Spectrum Disorders Web site.
They are a support and action group which was set up in 1996 under the name of C.A.S.S.E.L. - Children with Asperger’s Syndrome & Autism - Support in East Lancashire. But, you don’t need to live in Lancashire to benefit from the wealth of information on this site.
www.actionasd.org.uk

The British Institute of Learning Disabilities.
Working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.
www.bild.org.uk

Commission for Social Care Inspection.
The national body that inspects care homes and ensures standards are being maintained and improved where possible.
Here you can get all sorts of information about care homes and can also view and download inspection reports on any home of your choosing. 
www.csci.gov.uk

When parents find out that their child is disabled they feel isolated and alone because usually they don't know anyone else facing the same problems. They want contact with another family who've been through a similar experience and they want information about their child's disability.www.cafamily.org.uk

Down’s Syndrome Association
Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.
They provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.
They strive to improve knowledge of the condition and they champion the rights of people with Down’s syndrome.
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

They work people with learning disabilities, their families and the people who support them. They do research and projects that help people be included, support local people and services to include people with learning disabilities,
improve services for people with learning disabilities and spread knowledge and information.
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk

Foundations Independent Living Trust
Their mission is to help vulnerable people to live with dignity in their own homes.
They achieve this by supporting the work of local Home Improvement Agencies and other organisations that help people keep their homes safe, secure and in good repair.”
 www.foundationstrust.org.uk

Hoffmann Foundation for Autism
A charity offering both residential and counselling services to adults on the Autistic Spectrum.
www.hoffmannfoundation.org.uk

Mencap
The UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
www.mencap.org.uk

My Life My Choice
Are a self-advocacy organisation run by and for people in Oxfordshire with learning disabilities.
www.mylifemychoice.org.uk

They champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives.
The web site includes information about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.
www.nas.org.uk

Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities. The site tells you more about the services and support they offer, how to find local support and contacts for your area, current vacancies and some background information on Sense
www.sense.org.uk

South & Vale Carers Centre
Provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. They were formed in 1994 to help unpaid carers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. All advice is free of charge and they treat all personal information in the strictest confidence.
www.svcarers.org.uk

Whilst this site is targeted at teaching professionals, it does offer an insight into Autism and offers us all a greater understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the various ways it can present itself.
www.teachernet.gov.uk

United Response supports people with learning disabilities or mental health needs to live in the community, across England and in Wales.
They do this in many different ways, from supporting people in their own homes to working with people to access training and work opportunities.
Set up over 30 years ago, they now work with around 1,500 people at any one time.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk