This report is about the UK’s work on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It sets out the United Nations’ main concerns about disability rights in the UK. It lists over 80 recommendations for action by the UK Government and the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Update – Meeting with NI MLAs & Kate Green MP
Video update from BDA Chair with what has been happening lately.
Fourth meeting with DWP concerning PIP
Get an update on our latest meeting with the Department for Work and Pensions covering, among other topics, Access to Work, Personal Independence Payments and Disability Living Allowance
Conservatives refuse BSL translation of Manifesto
The Conservative party have refused to provide BSL interpretation of their Manifesto despite repeated requests
City of Wolverhampton achieve Pledge 2 status
City of Wolverhampton Council first council to achieve Pledge 2 status in BDA Charter
BDA Derbyshire Crime Project
What is classed as an emergency and the difference to a non-emergency situation when using text message to the police.