Never in our memory have there been so many fast moving decisions affecting disability rights. We have decided to create a forum where we can discuss and advise on the law, what your rights are and what you can expect. …
Read MorePriority Online Service for Disabled Customers
Just a quick update to say that service providers, and especially online supermarkets must find better ways of delivering their service to disabled people. This is becoming critical. Why not spend money in adding Preference info on account details? It …
Read MoreWhy are Deaf People excluded from Live National Addresses on Coronavirus??
Anonymised JR Letter to PM Office re BSL ENglish Interpreter 28.03.20 I start this update by saying that I have enormous respect for the way in which Government is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. Clear communication has been at the …
Read MoreDon’t Share the ‘Vulnerable People’ Register
Please read DRUK’s letter to the Government raising ethical, practical and legal issues with the idea of a state owned list of disabled people. If you’ve put your name on this Register, PLEASE READ THIS! The list of Vulnerable People …
Read MoreCovid-19 and the impact on our service
We thought it useful to explain how we’re responding to Government guidance on the Coronavirus and how it might affect your contact with us. We operate a paperless, digital office and case management system which allows our lawyers to work …
Read MoreInclusion of Deaf People in Live National Addresses on Coronavirus – provision of British Sign Language Interpreting
We are working with a number of deaf people, and deaf and disabled peoples’ organisations, campaigns and projects to reiterate the importance of making all information from Government accessible, including with live national addresses. Please see the attached letter which …
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