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The extension of the UN Disability Convention will protect the rights of over three thousand disabled people living in Bermuda.
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Our aim is to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in the UK and to work across government to improve disabled people’s lives.
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Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
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Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
EASS provides free bespoke advice and in-depth support to people with discrimination problems.
You can contact EASS by:
* telephone – 0808 800 0082
* text phone – 0808 800 0084
Acas:
If your enquiry relates to workplace relations and employment, including workplace discrimination, Acas provides free and impartial advice to employees or applicants.
You can contact them:
* through the Acas website – https://www.acas.org.uk/contact
* on their helpline – 0300 123 1100
Legal advice:
You can get independent legal advice by contacting:
* Citizens Advice – http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
* your local Law Centre – https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/get-help
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Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
United Kingdom