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Disability

The following links will take you to specific support groups for a range of disabilities and additional needs. If you, your child or partner has a disability or additional needs, don’t forget to register with the RAF so that those involved with postings, deployments, etc, can be made aware of the potential impact of Service life on the individual concerned and take this into consideration when determining future postings.

Guidance on registering is in Air Publication (AP) 3392 Volume 2 Leaflet 2411, which is available on the RAF Intranet. Also available is the Joint Service Publication (JSP) 820 which details the MOD Disability and Additional Needs Policy. Further advice is available from the local unit personnel staff, SSAFA Social Work Practitioner or from the Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS).

The Forces have a Special Needs and Disability Grouprun by SSAFA.

The Goevernment website direct gov give a wealth of information for disabled people and also explain the rights of disabled people.

Ability Net is a charity that brings the benefits of computer technologh to adults and children with disabilities.

Capability Scotland provides information and reading material on benefits, new therapy treatments, new reseach and a wide range of issues relating to disability. 

Downs Syndrome

The Down's Syndrome Association offer a host advice and seek to help those with the condition live full and rewarding lives. It is a membership oganisation open to anyone who wishes to join and in particular parents of children or adults with Down's syndome and their parents/carers.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

National Autistic Society champion the rights and interests of those with autism and aim to provide help, support and serivces that can make a positive difference. For those with Asperger's they also have sound advice right from initial diagnosis.

Multiple Sclerosis

There is an Armed Forces Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 

Multiple Sclerosis (Armed Forces Support Group for MS sufferers) is a site specifically for those living with MS in a forces environment.

Cerebral Palsy

Scope is a disability organisation whose focus is on those with cerebral palsy and looks to help them achieve equality.

Deafness

Royal National Institute for Deaf people is the largest charity representing 8.7m people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Blind and Partially Sighted

St Dunstan's provide crucial assistance to ex-Service men and women with very significant loss of sight. 

Royal National Institute for the Blind is a national charity supporting the 2m people in the UK with significant sight problems

Without Limbs

BLESMA is a national charity for limbless ex-Service personnel and those who have suffered other disabilitets during service.

Learning and Developmental Difficulties

MENCAP works with both children and adults with learning disabilities and also work with their families.

The Brainwave programee is aimed at realising the potential of children with developmental delay, a brain injury or genetic condition who is aged between 6 months and 12 years.

MacMillan Cancer: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
CLIC - Cancer & Leukemia in Childhood: http://www.clic.org.uk/

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