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UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY
The Equality Act 2010 sets out when someone is considered to be disabled and protected from discrimination. The definition is quite wide - so check it even if you don’t think you’re disabled. For example, you might be covered if you have a learning difficulty, dyslexia or autism.
Our physical and mental health are closely linked. Those of us with long-term physical health conditions are also likely to experience mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. This doesn’t mean mental ill-health is inevitable, though. There is support available, as well as things you can do to help yourself.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
The Orange Travel Wallet is an easy way to let a bus drivers in West Yorkshire know that you have a disability, or have any other accessibility needs. It shows that you might need some help or a bit more time to get on and off the bus. The Orange Travel Wallet has plastic pockets inside it. You can keep your travel pass in it. You can also put in a message to let the driver know what help you need. Click here for an easy-read guide to the passes or visit the website linked above.
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading organisation led by, run by, and working for disabled people. They work with disabled people’s organisations and Government across the UK to influence regional and national change for better rights, benefits, quality of life and economic opportunities for disabled people.
Scope provide practical information and emotional support for disabled people when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
Support, advice and information for parents with disabled children. You can call them on 0808 808 3555.
Sense supports everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. They empower people to communicate, experience the world, and fulfil their potential, offering residential care, virtual support, and community-building opportunities amongst other things.
An established charity with an excellent track record in supporting young people and adults with a range of mental health needs and disabilities – which include learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, sensory impairments and dementia.
The CBF are the only charity focused specifically on children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. They provide information and support, as well as running workshops and providing a voice for families on a national level.
RNID is a charity working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. They campaign for an inclusive society, connect people to practical advice, and pioneer new treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus.
Bullying can happen to anyone. And it can have a big effect on how you feel. Whether it’s happened online, offline or both, it's wrong and we've got advice to help.
One of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people, offering practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem.
Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people by providing opportunities for disabled artists, training cultural institutions to be more open to disabled people, and through running participatory arts and development programmes.
My Care My Home is a service that provides advice and information about finding and funding care. They can help with the options available based on your needs. Visit their site or call 0800 731 8470 between 8am-8pm everyday.
CAREERS AND WORK SUPPORT
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
A fact sheet with lots of useful information for disabled people who are looking for work.