Ricky Buchanan is the founder of No Pity Shirts, and the designer/creator of virtually all of the shirt slogans and designs on this website (exceptions are always noted on the shirt pages).
Having recently turned thirty, Ricky claims each decade of her life has been better than the previous one and that she plans to keep it that way. She says she has "big plants for my thirties, and no disabilities are going to be able to stop me." ......Want to find out more?   Please click here...    Terrific tea-shirts .... worth checking out...

Equilibrium is a unique award winning user-led self-injury awareness organisation.  Equilibrium is designed to help educate and support people who self harm and their family and friends. This the first project of it's kind, once completed, the site will have a support board, user orientated galleries (photos and artwork), personal literature, coping mechanisms, directory of organisations/websites, alternative therapies, grounding tips, first aid support, explanations of various forms of self injury, self diagnosis charts, video/audio diaries, and even the possibility of online counselling and/or therapy.   Wan to find out more?  Please click here

The Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders ( AMEND) is a patient support group and UK registered charity (no. 1099796) that was set up in 2002 by Liz Dent and her daughter Emily Fazal who both have MEN1 following a meeting with the Canadian MEN Society. Liz and Emily were concerned that, being diagnosed with a rare condition, there was little information to be found regarding best treatment, and even fewer fellow patients with whom to be in contact to share experiences – a process that so many people find helpful.  Want to find out more?  Please click here

The Big Tree is a way in to the internet about important things for people with a learning disability. 
It is like a very big library or place to find information. You can also find other people who are interested in the same things as you.  The aim is to make it easy for people with a learning disability to use. 
We have called it The Big Tree because it's going to grow like a tree.   Want to find out more?  Please click here

Special People was formed in 1998 by a teacher who has a child with special needs, in response to the difficulties she experienced in finding appropriate, high quality childcare.

Special People works exclusively with children and young adults with a wide variety of special needs. We have staff experienced in working with children who have nursing needs, who present challenging behaviours, who require specific input such as physiotherapy or speech and language therapy or who are merely in need of stimulation.

Special People believes that children and adults with and without disabilities should enjoy an equal place in an inclusive environment. We believe that everyone should be enabled to interact, drawing strength from each others’ differences and similarities. We believe that the users of education, social and health services need to be given every opportunity to communicate to ensure their participation in decision-making.  

Special People is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection.  Want to find out more?  Please click here

The term neurodiversity encompasses types of brain currently associated with 'specific learning difficulties' (UK) and 'learning disabilities' (USA): dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia. It also includes Asperger's Syndrome, autism, ADHD, ADD and Tourette's. 
Please click here to find out more.

Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities is an independent charity that promotes opportunities for people with any kind of disability in learning and employment. Since 1974 we have been helping young people and adults over 16 years of age with any kind of disability including physical and sensory disabilities, learning and mental health difficulties throughout the UK. Skill believes that for many disabled people education is the key to leading a fulfilling and independent life.   What does Skill do?   Want to find out more?  Please click here

The Independent Living Funds (ILF) are two funds set up and financed by UK central government. The Independent Living (Extension) Fund is closed to new applications, and administers the payments to clients of the original ILF (prior to April 1993).  Want to find out more?  Please click here

NCIL is the national organisation providing information, training, expertise and policy development on all aspects of
direct payments and independent living.  Our aim is to enable disabled people to have self determination, choice and control, equal access to economic, social and cultural life.  Want to find out more?  Please click here

Chatability is a secure internet chat room and forum for disabled children and young people under the age of 18. It is a place where you can make friends online chat to them about whatever is on your mind, be it football or fashion, homework or home help, whatever you chat about is up to you!   Read on...

 Glitter Maker is a first of it's kind! Using our dynamic glitter graphics maker, you can now personalize animated glittery text for your website, your My Space profile, or even your message board signatures! Glitter Maker's free glitter graphics are usable anywhere HTML can be used, and everywhere images can be displayed. Best of all, it's free! So go ahead, and take advantage of what Glitter Maker has to offer. Enjoy!   Click here for fun

Leigh Vision Impaired Self Help Group ARE YOU A VIP? (Vision Impaired Person)?  Then Click Here.
We are a self-help group of blind and Vision Impaired people in the Leigh area; we are located in the centre of Leigh and serve Leigh and the surrounding districts.
The group was started in May 2002, when it was realised there was a need for a social club for blind and Vision Impaired people in the local area. We have 24 members and would warmly welcome any new members.
Meetings are relaxed and friendly, they are held in the Conservative Club Railway Road Leigh, on the 2nd 3rd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 2.00 - 4.00pm.

Building bridges between disabled parents and professionals

Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international (DPPi) is a small UK based registered charity, controlled by disabled parents, which promotes better awareness and support for disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy and as parents.

Disability, Pregnancy
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 Parenthood International