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How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
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The Disability Action Plan sets out the immediate actions the government will take in 2024 to improve disabled people’s everyday lives and lays the foundations for longer-term change.
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YouTube playlist: Disability Action Plan in British Sign Language (BSL)
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The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
The home of Disability Unit on GOV.UK. Our aim is to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in the UK. We’re implementing a strategy that understands the lived experience of disabled people.
This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people.
BSL version of the British Sign Language Act 2022 and explanatory notes.
A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.
The Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, sets out the government's new approach to tackling inequality across the UK.
Disability and Access Ambassadors are champions for disability and access inclusion in their sectors.
Speaking at the British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, has appointed 16 members to the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advis…
We are seeking views on the proposed Disability Action Plan and the new areas for action it includes. We want to hear from as many people as possible.
Disability and Access Ambassadors help to ensure businesses are doing all they can to support their disabled customers.
This consultation explores the topic of workforce reporting on disability – both voluntary and mandatory – for large employers (250 employees and above).
The Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, sets out the Government's new approach to tackling inequality across the UK.
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy.
Today marks one year since the British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board first met to advise the Government on key issues impacting BSL users in the Deaf community.
Today the Disability Unit has launched a public survey to gather views and experiences for the National Strategy of Disabled People.
Findings from research into the experiences of disabled people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An analysis of responses to the UK Disability Survey 2021, and data tables with responses to all questions.
This report responds to the recommendations issued to the UK by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
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