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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 Dis ...
Black 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 ...
Chillies 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 eng ...
DIAL UK
Nationwide network of 150 local disability advice centres.
Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
An independent body, established by Act of Parliament, to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
Gardening for disabled trust
Offer advice, resources and grants to enable people with disabilities to enjoy gardening.
Help the Aged
Publications on gardening for older people.
MENCAP
Working for and with people with learning disabilities and their families.
MIND
Mental health charity.
RNIB
Working for blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK.
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RA...
700 local member contacts of disability organisations.
The Sensory Trust
Advice on inclusive environmental design. Projects, examples, publications, services and newsletter.
Thrive
Network of therapeutic gardening projects, many on allotments. Publications include building raised beds and designing gardens for special needs.
www.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 ...