Catalogue Number
NMLH.2004.2.3.1
Object Name
Brochure
Title
Disability Rights Commission. Who We Are And What We Do. Change By Advice Conciliation Legal Enforcement
Place
Manchester, UK
People
Disability Rights Commission
Events
Disability Rights Day
Date
2002
Description
A5 4pp booklet, yellow background colour âDisability Rights Commission, Who we are and what we doâ with slogan at bottom âChange by â advice â conciliation â legal enforcementâ. The booklet covers who the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is, who they support, why it is needed, what they do and how to contact the DRC.
Text below taken from page 1 and 2 of booklet:
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.
The DRC works with disabled people, employers and service providers to achieve practical solutions that work for everyone. Many disabled people are still not aware that their disability entitles them to rights and assistance in their daily lives. And employers and service providers are often unsure how to implement best practice. The DRC is here to advise.
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) was established in 1999 by the Labour government. The Commission was charged with reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act, 1995, and recommending any amendments. It also had the right to investigate and enforce disability legislation, and was responsible for advising employers on equal acceptance of employees with disabilities.
The DRC replaced the National Disability Council, which had been set up by the Conservative government in 1995, alongside the Disability Discrimination Act. The Commission ran until October 2007, when it was replaced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission under the new Equality Act, 2006, which had a responsibility for all areas of equality law.
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