Disabled people are legally protected from discrimination at transport termini but once they board a plane, coach or train these rights disappear. Reports on the draft disability bill and finds the proposals to address this injustice are limited.
Disabled people are legally protected from discrimination at transport termini but once they board a plane, coach or train these rights disappear. Reports on the draft disability bill and finds the proposals to address this injustice are limited.
A recent High Court decision decided it was unlawful for East Sussex Council to ban its staff from lifting service users. Talks to an injured care worker and a wheelchair user about the pros and cons of lifting.
A recent High Court decision decided it was unlawful for East Sussex Council to ban its staff from lifting service users. Talks to an injured care worker and a wheelchair user about the pros and cons of lifting.
Subject terms:
law, local authorities, physical disabilities, policy, social work assistants, training, assistive technology, back injuries;