Welcome to Dinfo Site Help
This Help section is dedicated to providing more information about the functionality of the Dinfo website. Here our aim is to help you get the best out of Dinfo, by explaining how and why it works the way it does. Please contact us with your thoughts about any useful additions we could make to this section.
The data contained in the Dinfo website is split into two separate databases, the Dinfo Directory, and Advice Library. For good reason these two sets of data are represented in different formats therefore help in navigating each section will be addressed separately.
To make it easier for users to access appropriate resources
Link to data help
When do I use the Dinfo Directory?
When you are trying to locate a provider of disability related products, service and facilities
Link to directory help
When do I use the Advice Library?
When you want access to impartial help and advice, or information on particular aspects of disability
Link to library help
When do I use the keyword search?
To locate an organisation by name, or locate disability specific information
Link to keyword tips
When do I use the other navigation methods?
When wanting to search geographically and/or via business type and products/services offered
Link to directory help
When wanting to search for useful information alphabetically and view descriptions
Link to library help
Why is my county or town not listed in the location menu?
It may be that there are no companies listed in your location but also check out our guide
Link to geographical guide
How do I find suppliers to my local area?
To find a local supplier select a location from the menu, your search can be refined in stages by region – then area – then town. At each stage listings will appear for companies that supply your chosen category to your chosen location
Link to directory help
How do I filter my search by business types or services required?
Where available choose a category filter from the menu, the filters will apply to business types then products and services offered. At each stage listings will appear for companies that have specified to us that they are associated with or supply your chosen category filter to your current search location
Link to directory help