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Disability report: Being disabled in Britain

Being disabled in Britain is our review into disability inequality in Great Britain, offering comprehensive evidence on whether our society lives up to its promise to be fair to all citizens.

Disabled people in housing crisis

Published: 11 May 2018

Our research reveals that disabled people are frustrated by a shortage of suitable housing.

Are disabled people at a disadvantage?

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Employer's need to ask whether the way they do things puts you, as a disabled worker at a substantial disadvantage compared with a person who is not disabled.

A stronger approach to advancing disability rights

Published: 29 Jun 2017

David Isaac wrote to disability groups and organisations to outline the changes we are making to maximise the impact we have on advancing disability rights.

Finding out if someone is a disabled person

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Guidance and good practice tips for employers on finding out if an employee is disabled and considering what adjustments may be possible.

Are disabled people at a substantial disadvantage?

Last updated: 21 Feb 2020

Organisations need to ask themselves whether the way they do things puts you, as a disabled worker at a substantial disadvantage compared with a person who is not disabled.

Retailers’ legal responsibility to disabled customers

Last updated: 01 Sep 2021

Retailers can follow these four steps to make sure they do not discriminate against customers, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

The housing experiences of disabled people in Britain

First Published: 11 May 2018

This report sets out the evidence gathered from two pieces of research undertaken in 2017 to support our inquiry into housing for disabled people in Britain.

Lack of progress on disability rights is society’s ‘badge of shame’

Published: 20 Jul 2016

David Isaac comments on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's response to the Lords Select Committee on the Equality Act 2010 and its effect on the lives of disabled people.

Commission works with npower to improve conditions for disabled staff

Published: 26 May 2016

Disability discrimination awareness training is being rolled out to npower’s managers following work with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve conditions for disabled staff.

Disability progress ‘littered with missed opportunities and failures’

Published: 03 Apr 2017

The Commission has published its review into disability in Britain - Being disabled in Britain: a journey less equal.

Housing and disabled people: Scotland's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Report on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in Scotland, setting out the challenges they face and our recommendations for the Scottish Government.

Housing and disabled people: Wales's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Report on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in Wales, setting out the challenges they face and our recommendations for the Welsh Government.

Equality Commission links with RBS to promote disability access

Published: 18 Dec 2018

We work with the Royal Bank of Scotland to promote access for disabled people to mobile banking vehicles.

Housing and disabled people: your rights

Last updated: 26 Feb 2020

We have produced guides on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales, and the organisations that support them.

Using a service: reasonable adjustments for disabled people

Last updated: 02 Dec 2019

Guidance on a organisation's responsibility to provide disabled people with additional support and adjustments.

Housing and disabled people: Britain's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Our housing inquiry looks at the current provision of accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people provided by local authorities and registered landlords.

Housing and disabled people: Britain’s hidden crisis

Is the availability of accessible and adaptable housing fulfilling disabled people’s rights to live independently?

Being disabled in Britain: a journey less equal

First Published: 03 Apr 2017

Being disabled in Britain is our review into disability inequality in Great Britain, offering comprehensive evidence on whether our society lives up to its promise to be fair to all its citizens.

Urgent action needed on housing for disabled people

Published: 11 May 2018

Sue Adams is the Chief Executive of Care and Repair England, a national charity established in 1986 to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people.