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New organisation makes the voice of people with learning disabilities stronger and louder
13 June 2016 | News
... launches on June 14 th at the House of Lords. Learning Disability England brings together people with learning ... and changes to employment support allowance and disability living allowance mean disabled people are poorer. ... and friends; and professionals working in the learning disability field. It will campaign on key issues affecting ...
Free webinar: Tips and tools for supporting disabled people in training and work
25 September 2019 | News
... webinar: Adam Tweed of AbilityNet and Rabia Lemahieu of Disability Rights UK will present on this webinar, ...
Government extends removal of rights in last-minute SEND school guidance
31 May 2020 | News
... Fazilet Hadi, said: “Despite children with Education and Health Care Plans being classed as ‘vulnerable’, despite ...
DR UK Conference - Into Apprenticeships and Training: Why Employing Disabled People Benefits Employers
11 March 2020 | News
On 27 February, Disability Rights UK held a conference entitled: Into ... People Benefits Employers This event was presented by our Disability and Skills Unit and provided information and ...
City Bridge Trust has joined forces with Leonard Cheshire Disability to launch ChangeLondon
27 March 2018 | News
... into meaningful employment via paid internships. View flyer Disability Rights UK is a partner in the Bridge to Work ... includes the ChangeLondon bursary scheme Leonard Cheshire Disability, as the ChangeLondon delivery partner, has a ... of their talent. Beginning November 2017 Leonard Cheshire Disability will award bursaries of up to £4,000 per person ...
Disabled man loses his court case over care package cut following ILF closure
31 August 2017 | News
... View Inclusion London press release Sue Bott, Deputy CEO of Disability Rights UK, commenting on the decision said: ...
Independent Living Fund: post-closure review
19 January 2017 | News
... potentially been improved by better communications about how and when the new arrangements would be decided. Future ... Having high quality staff that were experienced and showed sensitivity about an individual’s circumstances ... was considered a successful aspect of the transition. However, LA staff suggested that a concrete measure of ...
Increased fines for no face masks will ramp up pressure on disabled people
13 August 2020 | News
... who are exempt from wearing a face covering. “Not every disability is visible. We have welcomed the government’s ...
10 new research projects led by disabled people: reflections on DRILL so far
29 November 2016 | News
In her new blog, DR UK CEO says we’re now beginning to see the fruits of our labour in getting the DRILL project up and running.
“We’re pleased to be funding projects for groups of disabled people such as those with dementia, and those with learning disabilities; these groups often get left behind and struggle to get their voices heard by service providers or service commissioners.”
DR UK CEO, ambassadors and DRILL in the top 100 disability power list
04 December 2016 | News
Disability Rights UK wants to congratulate everyone on the ... many people being recognised who have supported the work of Disability Rights UK. We particularly want to mention those ... working with us in various capacities Liz Sayce OBE, CEO Disability Rights UK Dr Phil Friend CEO, DR UK ambassador ...