The document outlines the UK government's roadmap to disability equality, emphasizing the need for equal access to education, employment, and services for disabled individuals. It discusses the current political context, the legal framework established by the Equality Act 2010, and various welfare reforms aimed at improving support for disabled people. The text highlights the importance of co-production and changing societal attitudes towards disability while providing resources and links for further information.

1. Delivering Disability Equality In The UK Tim Cooper, Director Office for Disability Issues

2. Delivering Disability Equality In The UK 1. Disability in the UK 2. Political Context 3. Rights Framework 4. Case Studies: Welfare Reform Co-Production Personalisation Attitudes 5. Web Links

3. “ We want disabled people to have a great start to life, with equal access to education and play. ……to find work, have interesting careers and access to training. ……to have equality in their everyday lives, getting around on public transport, living in housing that meets their needs and accessing goods and services. ……to enjoy their Social lives, have family and friends and serve the community. We want all this and much more” UK Government: Roadmap to Disability Equality, December 2009 Disability Equality Means……….

4. A Disabled Person: General definition in Equality Act 2010: “A mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

5. 10 Million plus Disabled People 1 in 7 working age adults Employment ratio 48% v 78% 23% families in relative poverty Twice as likely not to hold qualifications 19% report unfair treatment at work Current Position In The UK

6. Coalition Government: Conservative / Liberal Democrat Managing financial deficit “Small Government Big Society”

7. http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/spend_sr2010_keyannouncements.htm

8. Old Way Something Should Be Done Produce Central Guidance Create a new target Look after the poor Set up a new agency Big Government to Big Society New Way Is this our problem? Trust the frontline Put users in charge Stop poor being poor use private / voluntary sector

9. Equality Act 2010 Disability Equality Duty (DDA 1995) UN Convention on Rights of Disabled People Disability Rights

10. Equality Act 2010 Disability is reflected in generic provisions covering other protected characteristics such as gender. But some provisions are specific to disability, e.g. the duty to make reasonable adjustments. New principle to provide protection from indirect discrimination & by ‘association’ with a disabled person. Duty to make Reasonable Adjustments. To avoid disabled people being at a substantial disadvantage compared with non-disabled people. The new Equality Duty will require public authorities to pay due regard to the need to: Eliminate discrimination, harassment or victimisation Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations

11. UN Convention ODI - Focal point for UK Government Equality & Human Rights Commission United Kingdom Disabled People’s Council – Civil Society

12. Welfare Reform Benefits: Universal Credit Employment & Support Allowance Participation & Independence Payment Employment Support Work Programme – mainstream programme Work Choice - intensive support for disabled people Access to Work – assists employers with costs of adjustments

14. Equality 2025 Independent Advisory Group Paid Chair & 9 other disabled people as members High level advice to Ministers and Senior officials ODI provides Secretariat Co-Production “Nothing About Us…Without Us” UN Convention Group United Kingdom Disabled People’s Council Independent NGO – controlled by disabled people Takes independent soundings, eg ‘Network of Networks’ Will produce ‘shadow’ report

15. Personalisation : Making the User the Customer Right to Control Regulation Developing the market Brokerage Personal Budgets Advocacy & Support Direct Payments

16. Changing Attitudes: 2012 Games Games Legacy: Participation in Sport Accessible Business Perceptions of disabled people

17. Delivering Disability Equality In The UK

18. Useful Web Links Office for Disability Issues: http://www.officefordisability.gov.uk/ Equality2025: http://www.officefordisability.gov.uk/equality-2025/index.php Right to Control/Personalisation http://www.officefordisability.gov.uk/odi-projects/right-to-control-trailblazers.php

19. Useful Web Links Equality & Human Rights Commission – UN Convention http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/human-rights/international-framework/human-rights-submissions/rights-of-disabled-people/ Government Equalities Office http://www.equalities.gov.uk/ United Kingdom Disabled People’s Council http://www.ukdpc.net/