Press and Media 2012

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For media enquiries call 07590 929 441 (this number is for journalists only, it is not an advice or enquiry line).

Our press and media releases are listed in the yearly archives on the left hand side of this page.

Our press releases for 2012 are listed below in subject order.

1. Independent living: getting a life

Farewell Independent Living? - 18 December 2012

Disability Action Alliance frequently asked questions - 31 October 2012

Disability Action Alliance - 3 October 2012

Disability Rights UK mourns passing away of Lord Ashley of Stoke, formidable champion of disability rights - 21 April 2012

Benefits

Half a million disabled people could lose out under Universal Credit - 17 October 2012

Reporting disability hate crime

Disability Hate Crime Guidance Statement - 29 February 2012

Hate crime guidance by Disability Rights UK, with the Office for Disability Issues, for disabled people on how to report hate crime or harassment - 24 February 2014

2. Career opportunities – getting work, education and skills

Disability Rights UK concerns over Access to Work - Letter to Minister for Disabled People - 6 November 2012

Disability Rights UK responds to Department for Education’s publication of Support and aspiration - 17 May 2012

Urgent expansion of work support for disabled people required - 7 March 2012