Work and finance links

AbilityNet

www.abilitynet.co.uk
Information and advice about using computer technology for disabled people.

The Aidis Trust

www.aidis.org
Offers free advice, information and support on all aspects of computing for disabled people. 

Department for Work and Pensions

www.dwp.gov.uk
Government site. Information on finding work, employment rights and regulations.

Disability Alliance

www.disabilityalliance.org
Provides information on benefits through publications (like the Disability Rights Handbook), free briefings, the Rights Advice Line and training. Also campaigns for improvements to the social security system.

Disability Discrimination Act

dwp.gov.uk/employers/dda
Online access to the Act.

Disability Living Allowance

www.directgov.uk/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/FinancialSupportArthritis
Government information on living allowance for disabled people.

Disability Rights Commission

www.drc-gb.org
Gives advice about the Disability Discrimination Act.

Disability Rights Commission: Using Your Rights

www.drc-gb.org/usingyourrights
Provides up-to-date advice about disabled people's rights at work.

Disability Works

www.disabilityworks.co.uk
Disability works is a friendly website deliviering a unique job dating service specifically desigend for people with disabilities.

Disabled Workers Co-operative

www.disabledworkers.org.uk
A registered charity that helps disabled people to help themselves. Website offers a disabled workers on line database, e - Jobs portal and a directory of organisations, products and services.

Elizabeth Finn Trust

www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk/Grant_making/GuideGrants.asp
A charity offering grants that can help people, who are in financial need, live independently.

Employment Opportunities

www.opportunities.org.uk
A national charity dedicated to creating routes into employment for people with all disabilites and medical conditions.

Equality Commission

www.equality.ni.org
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is an independent public body established under the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Graduate Prospects

www.prospects.ac.uk
UK provider of graduate careers and recruitment solutions.

JobCentrePlus

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
Government site. Includes information about help for disabled people.

JobCentre/Jobs and Benefits Office in Northern Ireland

dwp.gov.uk
Government information on jobs and benefits in Northern Ireland.

LearnDirect

www.learndirect.co.uk
online courses in computers, office skills, self development or to improve your maths or English.

Monster

www.monster.co.uk
Search online for jobs, post your CV, get job advice.

National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau

www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. The CAB helps solve problems which are central to people's lives, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, and immigration.

Shaw Trust

www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances.

Skill

www.skill.org.uk
Promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.

TipTop Job

www.tiptopjob.com
Online job search across various industries and countries.

Total Jobs

www.totaljobs.com
Online tool to help you search by location or field for thousands of jobs and post your CV.

turn2us

www.turn2us.org.uk
Can help you access funds if you are in financial need. 

Yes2work

www.yes2work.org.uk
Organisation that aims to help people who are out of work because of illness or disability, find and keep jobs.