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Information about disability discrimination and how and where it may affect you. Includes information on your rights not to be treated unfairly because of your disability.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination. Information about your rights in employment, education and when dealing with the police.
Disability definition and taking action on disability discrimination in employment, access to goods and services, education, public transport. Gives organisations that can help.
If you are disabled, or have had a disability, it is unlawful for you to be discriminated against in certain situations. Links to information across the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website.
Schools and education authorities have a duty to provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled pupils. This page links to a guide that focuses on the practical implementation of the reasonable adjustments duty in schools and includes case studies. The guide is also available in Welsh.
If you're disabled, public authorities like the Jobcentre or the Department for Work and Pensions mustn’t discriminate against you when they make decisions about your benefits. Explains what unlawful disability discrimination is and what you can do about it.