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Disabled people
The 'disability.gov.uk' website
With the merger of disability.gov.uk and the 'disabled people' section of Directgov, it's now easier to find the information you are looking for.
Directgov provides a single point of access to government information and services.
What information for disabled people is on Directgov?
Directgov offers disabled people information on a wide range of topics including independent living, financial support, health and social services, employment and travel.
Please use the options on the left to begin to get the most out of the 'disabled people' section - or click on the link below.
Disability rights
In the 'disabled people' section of Directgov, you can find out about:
- the Disability Discrimination Act
- the definition of 'disability'
- the Disability Rights Commission, the proposed Commission for Equality and Human Rights and the Office for Disability Issues (ODI)
- international disability rights
Directgov puts disability rights in context of everyday life from employment and education to transport and health services.
The previous government disability website 'www.disability.gov.uk' has now closed. (If you still link to it from your website or browser, please amend the link to 'www.direct.gov.uk/disability'.)
What else is on Directgov?
Directgov contains a huge amount of information and services of interest to everyone.
You can browse by audience groups such as 'parents' or 'over 50s' or by topics including 'employment', 'education and learning' and 'motoring'.
The search function at the top of each page is also a good way to find information.
Book a driving test, find a local school, renew your passport, find out about Council Tax, parental leave and lots more.
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