Disability Equality Scheme
Summary
To promote disability equality in South Norfolk we have developed a Disability Equality Scheme in partnership with local disabled people, our staff and our community partners in South Norfolk. The scheme explains what actions we will take over the next three years to promote disability equality, and the timescales for doing them (covered in the Action Plan).
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Download the Disability Equality Scheme [PDF, 187 Kb]
Download the Disability Equality Scheme Action Plan [PDF, 100 Kb]
Further information
Consultation for the Disability Equality Scheme
We asked local disabled people, members of the community, staff and our partners what they would like to see included in the Disability Equality Scheme. Those views have helped us prepare a meaningful Disability Equality Scheme that incorporates the needs of our diverse communities, and provide disabled people with equality of opportunity.
Who is covered by the Act?
The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 covers people with a variety of impairments, such as:
- learning disabilities;
- mental health conditions;
- mobility impairments;
- blind and partially sighted people;
- deaf and hearing impaired people, and ;
- progressive long-term health conditions such as multiple sclerosis and HIV.
It also includes:
- people with hidden impairments, for example people with long-term health conditions such as diabetes, and;
- people who do not consider themselves to be disabled such as some older people with acquired visual or hearing impairment.
For more information call Ian McArthur on 01508 533970, or Melanie Forrer on 01508 533952. Or email us at equalities@s-norfolk.gov.uk.
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Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Equalities Group |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | equalities@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533970 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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