Information for Disabled people

DisabledGo - get disabled access information to venue in Thanet

Launched to mark the European Year of Disabled People, DisabledGo is an ambitious Internet service transforming the daily choices available to millions of disabled people, their families and friends.   DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.  DisabledGo online access guides empower you to judge the disabled access to venues for yourself.   The detailed access guide for Thanet is available on the DisabledGo website

Services for Disabled Children

Disabled children are specifically designated as children in need by the Children Act and are therefore eligible for services that will help them achieve their full potential. A range of community based services are provided, alongside specialist services such as occupational therapy, services for children with sensory disabilities and respite care, to enhance the child's quality of life and promote their independence.

• Contact Kent Social Services' Children with Disabilities Teams (external site). 
• Kent Link Scheme provides short breaks for children of all ages, from infants to 19 year olds with disabilities of all kinds
• Carers and Family support (KCC)

Further Services

• Services for Adults With Disabilities - Kent Social Services  (external site).                
  
• Thanet and District Sports Association for People with Disabilities (TADSAD) Tel: 01843 577528
  
• Downs Heart Group (external site) - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.

• Disability Sports

• Disabled Persons parking facilities in Thanet
• KCC Blue Badge Parking Scheme (external site). 

• Thanet Community Transport Association - Accessible minibus transport for residents unable to access conventional public transport - 01843 602030
  
• Disabled Go online service providing free detailed access information about access to shops, pubs, restaurants and offices, for people with hearing, vision or mobility impairments across the UK. Email: info@disabledgo.info

• Toilets with disabled facilities in Thanet
  

• National Autistic Society (external site) Helpline: 0845 070 4004 - Support for all children, siblings, adults and families affected by Autism & Aspergers Syndrome.

• Directgov - information for disabled people and carers (external site). 
  Directgov provides a single point of online access to government services and information - including employment, financial support, rights, education, independent living and much more.
  
• For information on support for carers and the disabled visit the NHS lifestyle pages (external site)

Safer Streets

the Blind Association has produced an A-Z leaflet guide to street obstacles.  It offers practical suggestions for an obstacle free environment, these include cutting back overhanging hedges, and avoiding blocked walkways by removing badly positioned advertising boards and wheelie bins.

• To find out more about the campaign visit: www.guidedogs.org.uk/saferstreets