Your rights
Me as a citizen
Disabled people's rights
What you need to know
All disabled people have the same rights as able-bodied people. There are two acts that ensure discrimination against disabled people is prevented. These are the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Act 1999.
These acts outline the rights of disabled people in the areas of employment, access to goods, facilities and services, buying or renting land or property, education and transport.
What you can do
- Having a disability entitles you to certain rights and help in your daily life. The Equal & Human Rights Commission is here to advise and help - call them on their helpline. Know your rights by going to the Equal & Human Rights Commission link in the 'Who Can help' section.
Advisers are here between 8am and 2am. Talk to us in confidence >>
