Disability Issues and Rights

Below are some useful links about Issues and Rights on Disability:

Disability Discrimination Act@ (11)
News and Media@ (11)

See also:

Choices and Rights Disability Coalition - An organisation run by and for disabled people in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Identifies and challenges discrimination. Publications, services and news.

DirectGov: Disabled People - Government portal with information about disability rights and support in the UK.

The Disability Archive UK - Provides access to the writings of disability activists, writers and allies whose work may no longer be easily accessible in the public domain.

Disability Awareness in Action - An international human rights network, run for and by disabled people. Offers news, issues and disability links.

Discrimination Against People Who Stammer in the UK - Information and articles about how the Disability Discrimination Act applies to stammering in the fields of employment, provision of services and education. Also about social security benefits for people who stammer.

DRC Formal Investigation Report: Web Accessibility - Report following a Disability Rights Commission investigation into website accessibility. Available in PDF and RTF versions.

The Miss Lizzy Show - A candid talk podcast from the wheels of a 21 year old feisty Cornish female wheelchair user. Tackles disabled issues in a quirky and sometimes controversial manner. Participation from listeners is encouraged.

Red Disability - Disability fact files, political viewpoints and contentious news articles, plus famous disabled people including rock musicians.

Scope - Research and public policy work covering a range of issues relating to rights and equality for disabled people. Includes articles and news.

Thanet Disability Forum - A voice for people with disabilities offering an opportunity to speak out on local and national concerns. Includes news, membership details and related links.

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