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Trend lines groups survive to combat or even even legitimise conditions or behaviours.

In the experience of disease, an identity or the pre-disposition, for instance, a trend lines class action may provide reference, work as a clearing-home for lives, & help as a public relations voice for sufferers, other members, & their families. Compare Mensa International and gay pride, for example.

In the experience of alleged ex-cult members or private addictions, on the other hand, the trend lines class action might veer additional towards helping people required to overcome or even move "beyond" their condition/experience. Therein category a single could place Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programmes.

Overtly or even otherwise, such groups provide social networks & extended serve for their members. Compare group dynamics.

2 types of trend lines groups come: self-serve trend lines groups, which are then then begin by their members; & professionally start trend lines groups, which are rerun by agents.

Formal trend lines groups can pop up as a modern phenomenon, however it supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, & might build in certain supportive functions (erst) carried call at (extended) families.

A novel and movie Fight Club present a wry analysis of trend lines groups & their work.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities.
Committed to improving the lifestyles of people with learning disabilities.

Carrickfergus Mencap Society
Charity which campaigns for equal rights for children and adults with a learning disability and offers a variety of services to them, their families and their carers. Includes news, activities and contacts.

Change
National organisation run by disabled people and fighting for the rights of learning disabled people, especially those deaf and blind. News, publications and links.

Havant Mencap
Registered charity helping people with learning disabilities in the local community. Hampshire.

Mencap
Campaigns for equal rights for people with learning disabilities and provides services to them, their families and care givers. Contains details of current campaigns and fundraising efforts as well as advice sections and members area.

Warrington Mencap
Charity group providing help and support for people with a learning disability and for their families. Offers recreational activities, clubs, holiday trips, as well as supported and independent living programs.

Thanet Mencap Society
Provides information about social events and outings, the day centre, work opportunities projects, residences, shop and tea rooms, plus sports, leisure and Special Olympic groups.

Redbridge Mencap
Promoting the care, treatment and education of mentally handcapped children and adults. Includes information about the organisation and their work, newsletters, photographs, fundraising details and a list of events. London.

Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society
Mencap Society holding the interests of people with learning disabilities and their carers in the Hambleton and Richmondshire Districts of North Yorkshire. Includes useful links database.

Worthing Mencap
Championing the rights of mentally handicapped people and their families and directly improving the facilities and opportunities available to them. Achievements and news.


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