Information for disabled people
The government website DirectGov's
section for Disabled People has a comprehensive range of
information in the areas listed below:
· Employment:
advice about finding work, job schemes, special equipment in the
workplace, residential training, work related benefits, the rights
of disabled employees and the responsibilities of employers.
· Health
and support: tells you about the care and support you can
expect to receive including health assessments, equipment and aids,
community services, hospitals and help with health costs.
·
Home and housing options: is all about community living,
housing schemes, nursing and care homes, and adapting your
home.
·
Education and training: find out about learning - from
pre-school to adult training - for children and pupils with special
educational needs, learning difficulties or other
disabilities.
·
Leisure: information about access to television and home
entertainment for people with sensory disabilities, visiting places
of interest and getting involved in sports. Find out about planning
holidays, going abroad and passports in the Travel section.
· Financial
support: find out about financial support including benefits,
taxes, loans and grants; how to claim carer's allowance and get
benefits and support for healthcare costs.
·
Motoring and Transport: advice about buying, hiring or adapting
a vehicle, learning to drive, the accessibility of the theory and
practical tests, medical conditions and your driving licence.
·
Rights: information on rights relating to disabled people and
carers - including employment and health; as well as information on
the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
·
Travel and holidays: help to plan a holiday, health and
insurance matters, accessible accommodation, and responsibilities
of businesses providing leisure services plus transport in the
UK.
·
Helpful contacts: from both non-government sources such as
charities, organisations and support groups and from government
departments.
Related information
> Access
information
> Benefits and payments
> Caring
for someone
> Health and social care