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ARCOS (the Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills) is a national charity supporting children and adults with communication and eating (swallowing) difficulties.
The organisation has it's own therapists who are able to provide a variety of therapies, expert witness statements and reports.
It also offers a free equipment loan service for trial, loan and rent of items such as augmentative and alternative communication aids and switches for computer access. They are also able to loan a Sapphire wheelchair - a saddle seated wheelchair providing a therapeutic and comfortable, upright sitting position.
Everyone Can (formally the Aidis Trust) offers help to the disabled with their assistive technology needs.
It gives advice, assessment and training on how to use assistive technology and gaming equipment.
There is also a gaming centre in Manchester set up with the most up to date equipment. Appointments need to be made to visit the centre.
Although it does not provide any grants its work is free to the disabled.
Guide Dogs are able to provide funding and advice through their Access Technology Service for children (18 years and under) with sight loss.
It is able to fund:
Applicants will be required to contribute 10% of the total cost and requite supporting evidence from a Visually Impaired Advisor.
Items will only be funded if they are not available from statutory services.
The Janki Saye Foundation provides grants to fund assistive technologies which can transform the lives of people with disabilities and special needs across the UK.
This can include electronic pointing devices allowing users to control the cursor without the use of hands, touch screens, screen readers and text to speech communication aids.
It has previously funded a Prodigi Duo 2 in 1 (desktop and handheld) reading device.
To apply: complete the online form to request an application form. Supporting evidence from a qualified medical professional such as a Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist will be required.
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
The NDCS offers deaf children and their families a "Technology Test Drive". This is an opportunity to borrow radio aids and other specialist equipment to assess in their own home.
This allows families to gain evidence about the benefits of any equipment to help them to obtain the equipment long term from either the local authority or social services.
The NDCS are currently able to offer the following:
To borrow the equipment telephone the free helpline: 0808 800 8880 or email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk
The Sequal Trust provides help to severely disabled people who rely on electronic communication aids (AAC) and specialist computer access equipment.
To apply for assistance you need to become a member of The Trust by completing an on-line application form. An Assessment form will be sent for your healthcare professional to complete.
If you are successful the Trust will open a fund raising campaign on your behalf.
WaveLength helps support those who are lonely due to age, poor physical or mental health or are isolated through other circumstances across the UK.
It gives free radios, televisions and tablet computers to those who are lonely and unable to afford to buy the technology for themselves.
The gift of technology can be a lifeline and can reduce loneliness through having the ability to connect with others and the outside world.
Referrers are able to apply on behalf of an individual by downloading an application form from the website. Documentation will be required.
A Referrer may be a professional agency such as Social Services or a concerned individual such as a postman or friend.
WaveLength also supports organisations who help people who are lonely with technology for communal spaces or projects.
It also works in partnership with Vodaphone to provide free pre-loaded SIM cards to Ukrainian refugees.
Abilitynet offers free tech advice and factsheets. The My Computer My Way section is a free guide to increasing accessibility on your devices.
And...for Assistive Technology....
Blindaid (London only)
Guide dogs (up to 18 years)
Individual Technology Solutions for Vision Impaired People (ITSVIP)
Kingston-Upon-Thames Association for the Blind (Surrey only)
The Multiple Sclerosis Society
RNIB Grants (for the visually impaired)
Scampps (children, Surrey only)
Speakeasier (for MS)
The Steve Morgan Foundation (North Wales, Merseyside, West Cheshire and North Shropshire)
The Tottenham Grammar School Foundation (London Borough of Haringey)
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