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How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
1. Language guidelines Language about disability changes over time, but…
The government is strongly committed to continuing to improve the…
1. Introduction This guidance was written for government communicators but…
1. Introduction Consider these guidelines when communicating with or about…
The consultation seeks views on how to implement mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers in Great Britain.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Presented to Parliament by the Minister for Migration and Citizenship at…
Annex A contains all the consultation questions in one place. You cannot…
Introduction The Disability Unit in the Cabinet Office ran a consultation…
England and Wales For England and Wales, the question and categories are:…
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights.…
Video 1: About this consultation, and privacy notice…
Bil Cydraddoldeb (Hil ac Anabledd): adrodd gorfodol am fwlch cyflog…
Consultation outcome: Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory…
This annex sets out draft clauses of primary legislation to introduce…
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Our aim is to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in the UK and to work across government to improve disabled people’s lives. The Disability Unit is part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Governm…
Thousands of Deafblind people across the country will benefit from improved access to communication support.
A report by the National Centre for Social Research on how the needs and experiences of disabled people will evolve over the next 5, 10 and 20 years.
This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A qualitative literature review that explores evidence on public perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people.
Information about the government's Disability and Access Ambassadors programme, managed by the Disability Unit.
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.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Summaries and actions from quarterly meetings between Minister for Social Security and Disability Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP and Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) chairs.
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