Type of service: Family support and information services, Helplines, Online services

Website: http://www.disabilityessex.org

Disability Essex (the Essex Disabled People's Association Ltd) was formed in 1949, pioneering the concepts of local support, self-help groups and clubs. Over the years, we have developed and adapted to meet the changing needs and aspirations of disabled people, reflected today in our access auditor training and the training we provide for other organisations. Our newly completed "Centre for Disability Studies" is a pioneering eco-sustainable building which will form the charity's operational headquarters and professionally accredited training centre.

Our disability information advice line (helpline) is manned by disabled volunteers and operates from Monday to Friday each week; our online database of disability information can help you with answers to many of your questions; and, our many member clubs form a disability support network across the County as well as providing social and recreational facilities.

Aimed at: Adult , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements