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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
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Mandatory qualifications for specialist teachers of pupils with hearing impairment, vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment.
This overview of the NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) explains how a baby’s hearing is tested, and the equipment used for the tests.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Information about the accessibility of the Ofsted Jobs website.
What to do if you disagree with a decision about an EHC plan: how to appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
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