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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
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Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them.
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Includes recruitment and disabled people, reasonable adjustments at work and Access to Work
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
Avoiding discrimination against disabled people in recruitment – advertising the job, encouraging applications, reasonable adjustments
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
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