Spiral Skills - Resource Directory

Information on getting and keeping a job.
The Disability Rights Commission have produced some helpful Easy Read information on how the Disability Discrimination Act can help you to get and keep a job.  The Disability Discrimination Act is a law that says disabled people must be treated fairly.  If you would like to learn more click here to download a copy of the fact sheet.
 

You will find lots of useful fact sheets on the Equality and Human Rights website, such as Independent Living - choosing where and who you live with.  Fact sheets are usually PDF files, if you don't already have Adobe Reader click here to download the programme free. 


Housing Options - a website packed full of housing information.
Housing Options is a housing advisory service for people with learning disabilities, their families and their supporters.  Their website offers a comprehensive source of information about housing and related issues, you will find a range of fact sheets and quick briefs that provide families and professionals with technical information about housing.  Also, there are Easy Read pages that give an overview and introduce some of the basics about housing for people with learning disabilities.  Housing Options website


Transport in North Northumberland (TINN)
TINN is a community-based scheme that provides safe, reliable transport to registered users in the Alnwick District and Berwick Borough area of North Northumberland. The serve is aimed at providing accessible transport to people who would otherwise have problems accessing local transport due to disability, age, youth or rural isolation. http://www.tinn.org.uk