Disability is an umbrella term that covers many different conditions or illnesses that cover:
Under disability legislation rights of those with disabilities are protected in areas of employment, vocational training, provision of goods, facilities and services and access to public transport.
Relevant legislation
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as amended by the Disability Rights Commission Act 1999
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Pensions) Regulations 2003
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Duty on Public authorities to promote disability equality
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Documents
A The duty to provide a British Sign Language/ English interpreter under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - quick reference guide - RIND
Deafblind people’s experience of the NHS - Deafblind UK
Analysis of data from the ONS Omnibus Survey 1996-2006 - Crown Copyright
Getting Away With Murder - Disabled people’s experiences of hate crime in the UK
Links to other useful websites
Directgov - disabled people
Brighton and Hove Federation of Disabled People
West Sussex Association of Disabled People
East Sussex Disability Association
Department of Health – Disability
DDA - International Disability and Human Rights Network
X-PIL online - Information on UK medicines for those with sight problems
Workforce
ACAS - Disability - Useful Workforce Information
NHS Employers - Information and Guidance
Future developments
With the implementation further there will be further strengthening of disability rights, further details can be found by going to the Government Equalities Office.
