| About the Women's Committee | News and Information |
| Join Us Online | Resources |
| Contact Us | Links |
Links to Other Websites
We prioritise websites which are EITHER dedicated to disabled women’s issues, OR contain comprehensive links to other women’s or disability websites, OR contain information of particular interest to disabled women who also identify as Lesbian and/or Black or Minority Ethnic women. Please email us with details of other sites which fulfill this criteria that you would like to see listed here.
None of the sites listed below are guaranteed to be accessible, but please email site webmasters with details of any access problems that you encounter - nothing will change unless we make it! If you cannot access a site at all because of your impairment, email our webmaster and we will forward a complaint on your behalf.
NB: All sites are UK-based unless stated otherwise. Site descriptions are taken from the websites concerned.
Notice to all visitors
The Women in London
website has now been redesigned to make it accessible. This work was undertaken
with the help of a one off grant from the ALG (the Association of London Government).
They would appreciate any feedback on how well you feel they have achieved this
or what they need to improve / change. Please contact them direct at info@womeninlondon.org.uk
or make your comments
via the Guestbook.
CATEGORIES:
anAurora Quarterly internet magazine for disabled women worldwide (UK-based).
Centre for Research On Women with Disabilities (CROWD) Based in Texas, USA.
Disabled Women on the Web US-based site for disabled women.
DAWN DisAbled Women’s Network Ontario. Canadian-based site.
Women With Disabilities Comprehensive US-based site.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Comprehensive site from the national Australian association for disabled women, with detailed links section including online articles on disabled women and violence and abuse.
Dykes, Disability and Stuff A quarterly newsletter expressly devoted to the health and disability concerns of lesbians. US-based.
Sick Chicks and Twisted Sisters A feminist website by and for disabled women and girls. Includes fiction, poetry, information and links. Welcomes submissions from disabled women including transsexual women.
Deaf Women Against Violence The key focus of DWAV is to provide support and empowerment to Deaf women and children who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, through a wide range of services. We are committed to changing attitudes that foster and perpetuate violence. Our purpose is to communicate to Deaf women and children that they can make choices to take control of their lives, and to make available to them the support they need to proceed on the path towards healing. US-based.
Metrolinks For lesbian and bisexual women experiencing mental ill health or emotional distress. Includes message board, chat room, information and links.
Take Back the News An independent media project that counters the mis-representation of rape by the mainstream media. It is a haven for survival stories told in survivor's own, un-edited words. It is an opportunity for the public to gain insight into the realities of rape, in hopes of opening hearts and minds, and inspiring action.
Disability Rights Commission Contains details of Government legislation and campaigns, including texts of leaflets and documents.
British Council of Disabled People The national organisation representing groups run by and for disabled people.
Disability Now Online version of the monthly disability news magazine.
youreable.com Information, products and services for disabled people. Formerly Disability Net.
National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) This website is designed to be a resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field.
Disability Alliance The Alliance was set up in 1974. Our principal aim is to relieve the poverty and improve the living standards of disabled people.
Dial UK A national organisation for a network of 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people. Last year DIALs helped over a quarter of a million disabled people.Contains details of local advice centres.
disabilityWORLD.com Established in 1999 by William and Don McQueen. We have been working since then to setup a comprehensive directory of information and web sites for the disabled.
Disability Benefits For Information on Benefits, Charities, Mobility Equipment, Vehicle Dealerships, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Hotels suitable for people with disabilities, plus much, much more
The Disability Information Trust A registered charity that specialises in the assessment and testing of disability equipment and the publication of independent, verified and in-depth information on that equipment.
Disability Search Details and links for all types of mobility and disability information including a products area.
Disability Studies Texts of classic disability studies literature, including many that are not easily available elsewhere. Part of Leeds University's Centre for Disability Studies.
Disabled Go Provides information on access to public facilities such as shops, cinemas, pubs and clubs, initially only in the London Borough of Croydon, but ultimately across the United Kingdom.
Flying Tool Box Information and advice for disabled people about tried and trusted domestic and appliance repair services in their area.
Abilitynet Provides advice and training for disabled people on specialist computing equipment such as one-handed keyboards and keyboards designed to be used with a headstick.
Jobability.com Recruitment website with job vacancies across many industrial sectors, run in partnership with Leonard Cheshire, Microsoft and totaljobs.com
accessibletravel.co.uk Discover an exciting world of accessible holidays and travel for wheelchair users, slow walkers, mature travellers, their families and friends.
goodaccessguide.co.uk A unique directory of accessible leisure pursuits, holidays and travel, transport, mobility products, and daily living services for disabled people, their families and friends.
Cue & Review Recording Service A national talking newspaper group supplying a range of 22 different newspapers and magazines in audio format for the visually and reading impaired. Our tape-based service is totally free of charge to our listeners regardless of the number of tapes a listener chooses to reveive. We have recently launched a web-based extension to our service enabling our listeners to log onto the site and download a title of their choice in MP3 format direct to their home PC. There is a minimal charge for this service to cover the costs incurred in providing it.
British Deaf Association Redesigned site featuring free resources and online signed information.
Leonardcheshirefoundation.com Run by disability activists to challenge the activities of the charitable Leonard Cheshire Foundation.
Spastics-Society.com Run by disability activists to challenge the activities of the charity Scope (formerly known as the Spastics Society).
People First Run by and for disabled people with learning difficulties to gain self-advocacy skills.
Radar's Holiday Guide The online version of the popular print guide, with a search engine that allows people to check the accessibility of their destination before travelling.
Disability Equipment Register The largest source of used equipment in the UK.
DisabilityInformation.com A new site aiming to be the best resource for anyone looking for information on disability in the UK. Includes details of services offered by disabled people's organisations, such as information, counselling, housing, technical aids and adaptations, personal assistance, transport and physical access. There is also information on holidays, leisure, social security benefits, legislation and events.
eQuipForLife.org.uk is a new web site dedicated to helping disabled people and their families buy and sell used disabled equipment. The free service is directed at empowering people to take control of their situation, by getting access to the right equipment for their condition, at an affordable price and thereby offering them the potential to live a more independent and satisfying life. eQuip For Life is a non-profit organisation which has been established with National Lottery Funding. The project derives from my own experience of suddenly being confined to a wheelchair and having the expense and emotional trauma of adapting the house and car etc. whilst adjusting to a reduced income.
European Disability Forum Containing comprehensive information about European action on disability rights and a detailed European links section.
Media and Disability A new website from the European Disability Forum following the Media and Disability Congress held in Athens last June. The site includes information on the Congress (the programme, the list of participants, speeches and presentations, pictures), the Media and Disability Declaration, latest news and useful links. (Some of the pages are still under construction). It wants to become a tool for the exchange of information and best practices, and therefore, EDF want your help and expertise to feed it. If you have any suggestions, proposals, information that you would like to share, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with Helena González-Sancho Bodero Communication Officer European Disability Forum, Tel: + 32 2 282 46 04, Fax: + 32 2 282 46 09, Email <communication@edf-feph.org>.
European Congress on People with Disabilities From 20 to 23 March 2002, within the framework of Spain's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the "European Congress on People with Disabilities" is to be held in Madrid. During these four days, over 400 participants representing every social sector, and from different European and Latin American countries will meet in Spain's capital city. The "European Congress on People with Disabilities" was conceived with the purpose of serving as a forum to analyse, debate, propose and promote new community policies that will make it possible to advance a new model for the full social inclusion of people with disabilities in Europe.
European Year of Disabled People 2003 Official website.
The European Women's Lobby The European Women's Lobby (EWL) is the largest co-ordinating body of national and European non-governmental women's organisations in the European Union (EU), with over 3000 member associations in the 15 Member States. The EWL's goal is to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and to serve as a link between political decision-makers and women's organisations at EU level.
Mental Health Europe
Contains information on the organisation, projects, position papers, and events,
together with a discussion forum.
National Disability Arts Forum Information on disability arts activities throughout the UK, wth comprehensive links to disability arts organisations’ and artists’ websites.
Artsline London’s arts access information service for disabled people.
London Disability Arts Forum Information on disability arts activities in London. Also contains the website for Disability Arts in London (DAIL) magazine.
Northern Disability Arts Forum Serving Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, Teesside and Tyne & Wear, Nordaf seeks to empower disabled people through the promotion of disability arts and culture.
North West Disability Arts Forum Information on disability arts activities in the North of England.
Adorn, Equip Unique online version of a unique touring exhibition, where disabled people have joined with artists and craft makers to produce "couture" versions of disability aids and equipment.
Shape Includes information about training, workshops, educational and participatory disability arts activities, along with notices of special events and job opportunities.
Stalking Histories You can browse the gallery for disability arts work, post what you think of it on the notice board, chat or hold meetings in the artists' forum, meet new people to swap ideas and dream up new projects. Stalking Histories wants new work to post in the gallery space from both experienced and new disabled artists. They even want to help you get started if you are an individual or group that hasn't shown work before. They would also like to support experienced artists who are creating new work and forming new collaborations.
MadNOTBad Provides a safe space for mental health system users/survivors to share their experiences, opinions and creative talents. Created by Rachel Studley, the site encourages users/survivors to add their artwork.
Blackwomen.co.uk Managed by the organisation Black Women in the Arts (BWA).
Black Filmmakers Magazine Online version of this bi-monthly magazine.
Black History.com A website dedicated to our history as Black people.
Unity A unique project set up to work with black and minority ethnic women and girls of all ages in Oxfordshire.
London Health Contains a list of organisations serving minority ethnic communities. Mainly London-based, but it also includes national phonelines and contacts in community languages.
Diverse Minds Information for Black and Minority Ethnic users and survivors of the mental health system.
Regard National organisation for disabled lesbians, bisexuals and gay men.
Kenric Social organisation for lesbians, established over 30 years with over 1500 members in the UK and overseas.
Lesbian UK Aims to act primarily as a database of information for lesbians about local activity, events and resources in their area.
Metrolinks Run by the Metro Centre in London for lesbian and bisexual women experiencing mental ill health or emotional distress. The site includes an online discussion forum (message board), a chat room, information and links. Confidential and accessible.
Granite Sisters A recognised and respected group for older lesbians in the north east of Scotland
Gingerbeer London’s leading website for lesbians and bisexual women. The lesbian scene is bustling with many bars, clubs, cafes, events, social groups and community organisations. So let us take you by the hand to show you around the nightlife (and daylife) of our ever changing Lesbian London.
Purplebus Financial UK-wide Independent Financial Adviser whose services are specifically tailored to the needs of gay women, their partners and their families. We are currently an all female, all lesbian company. We also sponsor a free online directory hosting lots of lesbian resources throughout the UK.
Diva Online version of the lesbian lifestyle magazine. Includes highlights from the current issue and an online store.
Dykes, Disability and Stuff A quarterly newsletter expressly devoted to the health and disability concerns of lesbians. US-based.
Broken Rainbow Report from the recent conference on domestic violence within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities.
Quine Non-profit website using cyberspace to highlight the activities, interests and concerns of women in Scotland.
Granite Sisters A recognised and respected group for older lesbians in the north east of Scotland
iEmily.com Health and wellness web site just for girls. US-based but of interest to girls in the UK.
Women and Equality Unit Gives details of Government policy on women’s issues and priorities.
Equal Opportunities Commission The leading government agency working to combat sex discrimination in all walks of life.
The Women’s National Commission The official, independent, advisory body giving the views of women to the Government.
Charlotte Street Intelligent women’s daily online magazine, brought to you by the publishers of the Daily Mail.
Women In London A directory of london based women’s groups and other groups working for women in London.
Aviva FREE monthly listings of women’s groups & events worldwide.
The Fawcett Society Campaigns for equality between men and women in the UK, and for inclusion of many more women in public life.
Information for disabled women about getting help to tackle violence and abuse An online version of the Women's Committee's information pack
Addressing the crime of domestic violence Outlines the Mayor of London’s strategy on domestic violence, and contains downloadable versions of the strategy documents.
abuselaw.co.uk Very useful site run by Stewarts solicitors who specialise in providing legal services to abuse survivors, including people with learning difficulties. The site contains accessible information on legal rights and procedures and the different types of compensation claim that can be made.
Women's Aid National organisation providing refuges and advice for women experiencing domestic violence. Now has information for women in Braille, large-print and on audio tape in addition to standard print resources.
Deaf Women Against Violence The key focus of DWAV is to provide support and empowerment to Deaf women and children who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, through a wide range of services. US-based.
V-Day A European movement to end violence against women. It is a vision of human life in which all women and girls live free, equal, safe and with dignity.
Making the Links In preparation for the First International Seminar on Women's Safety "Making the links" that will be held in Montréal May 9-11, 2002. Organisers invite any interested person to participate in the web-based exchanges and share your experiences of and your opinions about women's safety.
Womankind Worldwide Organises White Ribbon Day, to raise awareness of violence against women, and lists resources about violence against women.
Broken Rainbow Report from the recent conference on domestic violence within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities.
domesticviolence.biz A website from North Durham domestic violence forum aimed at both professionals and women experiencing domestic violence.
Women’s Health Provides health information on gynaecological health issues such as heavy bleeding, fibroids, hysterectomy, the menopause and HRT, pelvic inflammatory disease and ovarian problems. Women’s Health is a national voluntary organisation and is independent of the NHS and private companies.
E-Womens Health US-based website with information on gynaecological health issues plus general information on how the difference in biology between women and men affect both symptoms and treatment of many diseases.
WSSLINKS Women and Gender Studies Web Sites The purpose of WSS Links is to provide access to a wide range of resources in support of Women’s Studies. US-based but international.
Women’s Studies / Women’s Issues Resource Sites A US-based but international selective, annotated, highly acclaimed listing of web sites containing resources and information about women’s studies / women’s issues, with an emphasis on sites of particular use to an academic women’s studies program. Good section on “Women of Color” links.
Feminism and Women’s Studies Links US-based, but many international links.
Women Connect A community of women’s groups working together to get women online. Our aim is to support and encourage them to use the internet in the way that they want and need: to learn; to share ideas with other women’s groups; to make their voices heard in their community. Whatever they want to achieve, Women Connect believes getting online can help.
Busygirl The UK and Europe’s leading Corporate and Entrepreneurial Women’s Network, with over 7,000 registered members and strong continual sponsorship from global leaders including PricewaterhouseCoopers, HSBC and Globix. Busygirl’s aim is the economic advancement of women through business and career.
everywoman.co.uk is the leading online network and resource provider for women business owners. By working with leading industry experts, everywoman has developed esp - a unique business solution that will assist you in starting or growing your own business.
Women in Publishing aims to promote the status of women working in publishing and related trades by helping them to develop their careers. Through WiP there are opportunities to learn more about your area of work, share information and expertise, give and receive support, and partake in practical training for career and personal development.
The Women’s Stand Feminist postcards, greeting cards, T-shirts, books, music and videos, jewellery, mugs, calendars, diaries, gifts, badges and special offers. The Women’s Stand will also run stalls at UK-based women’s events.
Silver Moon Bookshop Europe's largest women's bookshop, now re-opened as part of Foyles bookshop.
Libertas! Predominantly but not exclusively lesbian books and videos
Women Ink New York-based online bookstore specialising in books about women and development.
Onlywomen Press The UK's only radical feminist lesbian publisher.
Disabled Workers Cooperative Not feminist, but a directory of products and services offered by disabled people and organisations employing a significant number of disabled people.
Disability Awareness in Action (DAA) An international human rights network, run for and by disabled people.
Disabled Women: An International Resource Kit Published by the UK-based Disability Awareness in Action.
DAWN - DisAbled Women’s Network Ontario Canadian-based site.
Disabled Women’s Alliance A loose-knit network of women from the United States and Canada.
Women With Disabilities Comprehensive US-based site
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Comprehensive site from the national Australian association for disabled women, with detailed links section including online articles on disabled women and violence and abuse.
Centre for Research On Women with Disabilities (CROWD) Based in Texas, USA.
WWWomen US-based international search directory for women’s sites. Extremely comprehensive.
www.asksource.info Searchable database of both published and unpublished materials on health and disability documenting a wealth of practical experience from developing countries. Subject areas include adolescent and child health, disability, evaluation, health communication, HIV/AIDS, information management, primary health care and reproductive & sexual health and more.
World Enable Follow the daily discussions from the UN working group.
Disability and Sexuality Created by a young disabled woman in the US.
Intimate encounters Photographic essays by Australian artist Belinda Mason-Lovering, examining the relationship between disability and sexuality and challenging misconceptions.
Sportsfix Actively raising the profile of women’s sports by listing information on sports or activities for women in the UK. You can enter details of your event through the SUBMIT page. Other web users can SEARCH the events entered.
English Federation of Disability Sport The national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. We work closely with the seven National Disability Sports Organisations recognised by Sport England.
London Sports Forum for Disabled People Developing sport and recreation for all disabled people including people with learning disabilities, physical impairments, visual impairments and deaf people.
Access4fitness Lists accessible fitness centres throughout the United Kingdom.
Image courtesy of the CHANGE Picture Bank