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Support for DisabilitySupport for DisabilityThis section covers information only relevant to people with a disability.However, all of the information in the rest of this directory is pertinent topeople with disabilities and people should read each section carefully.DirectGov, the government site that lists all public services in one place, hasinformation about all aspects of dealing with disability athttp://www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeopleThe Council web site has a list of localised help in the section ‘Life Events,Dealing with a Disability’ and other useful links athttp://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/links/links_disability.htmThe BBC have an online disability magazine featuring news, information andstories from celebrities with a disability at http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouchIndependent LivingSocial Services have special services including theHearing Impaired and Visually Impaired Servicesthat provide support and promote systems which willenable a person to attain maximum independence andto adjust to their disability physically, emotionally,intellectually or socially.The Council has developed ‘An Accessibility Guide to Wrexham TownCentre’ listing amenities and facilities such as toilets and drop kerbs. Forinformation on this and other travel options for disabled people includingCommunity Transport schemes, Motability and the Blue Badge disabledparking scheme, please see ‘Getting Around’.The Wrexham Disability Forum aims to improve the quality of life for peoplewith disabilities and to secure equality for all. They produce regular newsletters and can help people find the particular support they need.Wrexham Access Group promotes physical access to transport, publicplaces and buildings and access to information.A selection of disability equipment can be tested for suitability at the NorthWales Resource Centre. For advice or information on equipment that istailored to specific illness or disability, contact an appropriate local supporthttp://www.wrexham.gov.uk/50+46