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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Disability inclusive development evidence digests and research reports produced by FCDO's Disability Inclusion Helpdesk.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
How to access social care, and support if you, or someone you care for is blind.
Research into the lived experiences of disabled people carried out by the Disability Unit and Policy Lab.
A magazine to help young disabled people to raise their career aspirations, fulfil their potential and make the transition into work.
Find out about VAT relief that may be available if you’re a charity buying certain goods and building work for disabled people.
How to attract, recruit and retain disabled people.
Avoiding discrimination against disabled people in recruitment – advertising the job, encouraging applications, reasonable adjustments
Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
Findings from research into the experiences of disabled people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An independent assessment of the barriers for disabled people who stand for elected office, and an evaluation of the EnAble Fund.
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