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The Equality Act 2010

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 13:58:45 UTC

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.

Disability discrimination in schools

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 13:59:15 UTC

Schools must take positive steps so that disabled pupils can access and participate in the education and other activities they provide.

Assistive technology tools

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:01:41 UTC

Assistive technology can support individuals with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to improve or maintain their daily quality of life. This includes in the areas of education and employment. This article looks at the challenges those with SEND face in these areas as well as the potential solutions assistive technology can offer. It also considers the government’s policy in these areas.

Designing for inclusion

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:07:22 UTC

Accessibility is about making sure your service can be used by as many people as possible.

Making the world more accessible through DisabilityTech

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:19:11 UTC

DisabilityTech is a field of technology focused on adaptable, assistive, and inclusive solutions for people with disabilities.

Disability right

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:21:47 UTC

It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat disabled students unfavourably.

Duty to make reasonable adjustments

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:34:18 UTC

Some people or organisations like employers, shops, local authorities and schools must take positive steps to remove the barriers you face because of your disability. This is to ensure you receive the same services, as far as this is possible, as someone who's not disabled. The Equality Act 2010 calls this the duty to make reasonable adjustments.

Inclusive Schools: Designing for Disability in Classrooms

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:37:37 UTC

Designing for disability in classrooms is perhaps one of the most profound ways architects can help society. Students with disabilities have just as much right to a quality educational experience as other students. When all students have a comfortable and supportive space to learn in, they go on to live happier, healthier lives outside of school.

THE BUILD UP INITIATIVE: LET’S MAKE WOODWORKING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:49:37 UTC

Many woodworkers with disabilities have spoken out on how their time in the shop has such a positive impact on their lives.

But it’s not always easy.

Heavy tools, unwieldy boards — these are just a few of the challenges woodworkers with disabilities face.

To help improve accessibility to woodworking, the Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund (KMWDF) is launching a new project.

10 Products That Help Make Home Improvement Accessible to Just About Everyone

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-07 14:52:01 UTC

Home maintenance, woodworking, and DIY projects are not off-limits to people with mobility issues, limited dexterity, and other physical challenges. This gear will help everyone get the job done.

Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination

benjaminb54 — 2024-02-08 17:58:41 UTC

If you think you’ve experienced disability discrimination, you should check if the Equality Act 2010’s definition of disability applies to you. The Equality Act is the law that stops employers, businesses and service providers discriminating against you.

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