www.disability.gov.uk
This new site represents a step forward in helping both employers and individuals to find out about their civil rights and to see more clearly how useful the Internet can be as a source for information.
www.drc-gb.org
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body, established by Act of Parliament to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
Employment
Code of practice Part 2 for employment
Access to Services
Code of practice Part 3 covering access to services
open4all
This micro-site gives lots of information for service providers and disabled people. It includes guidance on the new regulations and how to make the environment inclusive for disabled people and the whole community.
www.dialuk.org.uk
A link to dial UK, a national organisation for a network of over 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people.
www.disabilitynow.org.uk
This is the UK's leading disability site, giving essential information: news and feature articles, advice, adverts, links, an archive and a chat forum
www.scope.org.uk
Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Their aim is that disabled people achieve equality a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
www.cdp.org.uk
The Council of Disabled People (CDP) is a Charity organisation that exists to promote and realise the interests of Disabled people
www.youreable.com
Information, products and services for disabled people.
www.radar.org.uk
Radar's mission is to enable disabled people and disability organisations to initiate, develop and encourage change and campaign for a fully inclusive society.
www.therowan.org
The Rowan Organisation is an organisation of disabled people which provides disabled people with access to information, services and resources in order to increase their opportunity for independence and enable them to make informed choices about their future.
www.rnid.org.uk
The RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
www.rnib.org.uk
The UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.
www.abilitynet.org.uk
AbilityNet is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of expertise on computing and disability.
www.rethink.org
Whether you have a mental illness yourself, or are caring for someone else who has; whether you are a healthcare professional, or you simply want to know for yourself - there are facts, information and advice on a wide range of subjects right here, at your fingertips.
The Recruitment Network
The Recruitment Network is an alliance of organisations, all of whom provide a free recruitment service. Each member organisation tends to specialise in a geographical area or with a particular group of jobseekers, but they can often be flexible. Some are individually small projects, but all can provide a very personal level of service. They are not Employment Agencies and are not Jobcentres, but they often work with both.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
The Jobcentreplus site provides information and advice to employers to support them in the adoption of good employment policies and practices in the recruitment, retention, training and career development of disabled people.
www.newdeal.gov.uk
This link will take you to the employer's section of the New Deal website. Here you'll discover what you need to know to make New Deal benefit you and your business.
www.disabilityserve.com
A link to Mouzer Associates, a disability consultancy providing a comprehensive range of quality services for businesses on all aspects of disability. They are a professional, experienced team including staff with disabilities and those with a commercial business background.
www.jobability.com
A national recruitment database assisting individuals in finding employment and making career decisions and to assist employers in recruiting staff.
www.acas.org.uk
ACAS is the employment relations service for England, Scotland and Wales offering practical, independent and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives. Acas encourages people to work together effectively, and aims to promote good practice in the workplace as well as helping to resolve disputes.
www.equalitydirect.org.uk
This website is designed to give business managers easy access to authoritative and joined-up advice on a wide range of equality issues. The site provides a telephone backup service to employers along with an equality quiz and case studies.
www.employersforum.co.uk
The Employers' Forum on Disability is the world's leading employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business. Funded and managed by our members, we make it easier to recruit and retain disabled employees and to serve disabled customers. The guest area includes information about us; our publications, events and information on the DDA.
www.scope.org.uk
An interesting feature on the Scope web site entitled "The business case for diversity"Many of the country's leading employers recognise the business advantages of recruiting a more diverse workforce and that disabled employees are a vital part of that diversity. Besides their ability to do the job a diverse workforce brings additional benefits.
www.scope.org.uk/RWD
A report summary in PDF format commissioned by Scope. The aim of the survey was to get a more honest picture of the issues that prevent companies employing disabled people.
www.rehabuk.org/uk/index.htm
Rehab UK provides specialist assessment, training and support for people with acquired brain injuries returning or wanting to return to work.