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Two new blogs on the experiences of disabled people in institutions
01 December 2015 | News
As part of Disability History Month, our blogs today look back at the ... These two pieces tell very different stories, but they show clearly why we at Disability Rights UK believe that institutionalisation must ...
Thousands of Disabled people disenfranchised by the introduction of voter ID
04 May 2023 | News
It's been reported that only 85,000 people have applied for a free voter ID certificate in time for the May Local Elections, despite the Electoral Commission's estimate that over 2 million voters in the UK don't have access to photo ID.
Wembley commits to independent review of Euros after disabled fan attacks
17 August 2021 | News
... “will be looking to take specific action on the disability access entrances and are currently exploring the ...
We welcome law change on equal treatment for disabled taxi users
06 February 2017 | News
... charge wheelchair users the same as non-wheelchair users Disability Rights UK welcomes this news. Accessible ...
Five disabled children die by suicide in one county in lockdown
13 July 2020 | News
Five disabled children have died by suicide in the last three months in Kent according to a report in The Guardian.
Sarah Hammond, the Children’s Social Work lead for Kent said that normally ‘two or three' child suicides would be ‘expected’ within a year.
The children had special needs, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which may have made it difficult for them to cope without school routines.
DR UK speaks at APPG on Universal Credit and Disability Agenda
05 February 2018 | News
The APPG on Universal Credit and Disability took place in the Grimond Room in Portcullis ... Contact a Family. Ken Butler, Welfare Benefits Adviser at Disability Rights UK. James Taylor, Head of Policy, ... presentation DR UK speaks at APPG on Universal Credit and Disability Agenda ...
Electoral Commission data reveals impacts of Voter ID on Disabled people
28 June 2023 | News
... for the first time in elections this Spring. The data shows that those who had no such ID had less awareness of the ... terms of the population. But as a democracy, it is a fundamental right that all people of voting age, with the right ... rate. “For those who struggled to obtain ID, a fundamental right afforded to all other eligible citizens was ...
Locating funding: An online resource to support Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)
29 January 2024 | Resource
These guidance notes are aimed at Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs) and are divided into different sections for ease of use. They provide an explanation of the key principles with additional hyperlinks for those people wanting in-depth information and real-life examples.
Disability Rights UK submission to the Children and Famillies Bill Committee
20 March 2013 | News
Disability Rights UK is concerned that proposals will reduce ... You can download our submission here . Disability Rights UK submission to the Children and ...
Calling all organisations who support disabled people to employ personal assistants
04 February 2019 | News