Advice about equality and diversity

Other people who can help with Advice about equality and diversity

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AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. Groups can get advice about how to make their online information and activities accessible to all.

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Have a section on their website that covers all areas of Equality.
Provide information about the responsibilities involved in being an employer.
Run a helpline for employers and employees about employment rights and rules.

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Provides advice and information about discrimination and human rights in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Provide a guide to equality law for community groups. This is available at http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/service-providers-guidance/what-equality-law-means-for-your-association-club-or-society/

Phone: 01273 89 40 40. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, text: 07774 910064

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Accessibility equipment

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They run the Shopmobility service, which can lend a wheelchair or scooter for people who need to borrow one for a short time. Shopmobility Tel: 01273 32 32 39, email: [email protected]
Possability People also run It's Local Actually - an online tool that lets people search for services and group activities near them in Brighton & Hove. It contains details of local groups, community centres and statutory services. You can search using a map or look for a particular type of group (eg meeting people, sport, self-help).
They have an award winning Accessibility Guide which includes information about accessible services and buildings in Brighton and Hove.
They have a programme of training courses for businesses and charities, covering disability awareness, benefits, IT and group management skills.

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The TUC have published a guide to employment rights in 17 different languages at https://www.tuc.org.uk/workingintheUK