Disability rights
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Overview
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination. These rights cover most areas including:
- employment
- education
- dealing with the police.
The Equality Act 2010 and the United Nations (UN) Convention on disability rights help to enforce, protect and promote your rights.
Employment
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of a disability. The Equality Act 2010 protects you and covers areas including:
- application form...
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