'Centenary Action’s joint campaign, with Disability Rights UK and Disability Policy Centre, for the reinstatement of the Access to Elected Office Fund has secured broad support from across the political spectrum'.

Dr Sarabajaya Kumar writes for Chamber👇

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Really pleased to support this important work by Autistica #BucklandReview

Autistic people have the highest unemployment rate out of all disabled people in the UK.

The recent report ‘Closing the Fair Work Gap: Making work fair for Autistic people in Scotland’, by academics Heriot-Watt University, explored the lack of fair opportunity.

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3/4 of unemployed Autistic people have said that they want to work.

Reports such as the Buckland Review, led by Robert Buckland and Autistica, have identified ways in which we can break down barriers and improve opportunity.

#AutismAcceptanceWeek

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'If that feels somewhat chilling, it is because it should.'
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…. Important article by Frances Ryan from last week.

The Accessible Transport Policy Commission, chaired by Tanni Grey-Thompson, is launching the #AccessibleTransportCharter in Parliament today. It calls for local and regional leaders to eliminate barriers to travel for disabled people. Read and sign here: policyconnect.org.uk/news/accessibl….

It was fantastic to meet you. Thank you for taking part in our research, helping us to break down barriers at all stages of the voting process. 🗳️

#AccessibleVoting WelcoMe

Let's make 2024 the year of accessible elections.

I'm proud to support #MyVoteMyVoice on #AccessibleVotingDay as an Accessible Voting Champion. Let's all do our bit to empower disabled voters to have their democratic say!

Find out more at: myvotemyvoice.org.uk

1/5 people have a disability - yet only 5/650 MPs register as disabled.

📢 I support Disability Rights UK The Disability Policy Centre Centenary Action in call for reinstatement of Access to Elected Office Fund.

Need funding in place for #GeneralElection2024 . #DisabledRepresentationMatters

Today I'll be publishing the #BucklandReview into Autism and Employment. This is an important moment, but there is still lots of work to be done to ensure that autistic people have the employment opportunities they deserve.

Department for Work and Pensions Autistica

The #BucklandReview of Autism Employment has been published today.

Recommendations include sharing best practice amongst employers, strengthening Disability Confident and improving awareness and training amongst careers advisors.

Read the review here:

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'Urgent action is needed to ensure that d/Deaf and disabled candidates get the support we need to contest the upcoming General Election.'

Excellent article here from Centenary Action's Dr Sarabajaya Kumar.

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Pleased that the issue of pavement parking is getting the attention it needs.

Well done Local Government Association (LGA), Sustrans and Transport for All for this report.

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66% of gamers with disabilities face barriers related to gaming.

Our mission is paving the way toward an industry standard for accessible gaming.

Please share your experiences in the comments below.

Find out more about gaming at Disability Expo: thedisabilityexpo.com/gaming/

Joint Statement with Disability Rights UK on the Government Disability Action Plan:

Despite recognising the disproportionate barriers that disabled candidates face, the Disability Action Plan has not committed to re-instating the Access to Elected Office fund. 1/4

I’m so proud to launch the #DisabilityActionPlan today as Minister for Disabled People,Health & Work Department for Work and Pensions 🎉

This plan will make a real difference to disabled people’s daily lives & vitally supports our National Disability Strategy’s long-term goals
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