Resource Centre
Improving access
ARI factsheet: Allotments for all
Allotments provide a number of health and social benefits but are often inaccessible for the people they could most benefit. Many managers and associations are keen to improve access to their sites. The need to do so is underlined by the Disability Discri ...
113Black Environment Network (BEN)
BEN reaches out to ethnic communities in order to stimulate participation. It also helps mainstream organisations gain the necessary awareness and skils to work effectively with ethnic communities. The website gives access to resources including a gui ...
113Chillies and Roses: Inspiring multi-ethnic involvement ...
Published by ARI partner FCFCG and written from a community gardening perspective, this publication showcases examples of good practice and identifies innovative ideas which could help associations meet the needs of, and engage with, multi-ethnic communities. Sharing knowledge in this way can inspire community groups to help in the task of creating healthier and more connected local communities. This lively and very readable publication is packed with useful information, colourful photographs and plenty of case studies, as well as details of other resources. Price: £10
113DIAL UK
Nationwide network of 150 local disability advice centres.
113Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
An independent body, established by Act of Parliament, to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
113Gardening for disabled trust
Offer advice, resources and grants to enable people with disabilities to enjoy gardening.
113Help the Aged
Publications on gardening for older people.
113MENCAP
Working for and with people with learning disabilities and their families.
113MIND
Mental health charity.
113RNIB
Working for blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK.
113Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RA...
700 local member contacts of disability organisations.
113The Sensory Trust
Advice on inclusive environmental design. Projects, examples, publications, services and newsletter.
113Thrive
Network of therapeutic gardening projects, many on allotments. Publications include building raised beds and designing gardens for special needs.
113www.carryongardening.org.uk
Thrive is the national charity whose aim is to enable positive change in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people through the use of gardening and horticulture. It has developed this website to provide advice about easier gardening. It includes to ...
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