More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy
The strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments supported by £1.6bn of funding alongside an ambitious agenda for future reform.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:
Work and Pensions Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey said:
The strategy is focused on improving inclusion in the workplace, tackling the disability employment gap – currently at 28.6% - and making sure children with special educational needs and disabilities are at the heart of the strategy, including:
To make sure disabled people can live in homes adapted to their needs, we’re taking action to:
The strategy outlines new technology making rail journeys easier and more accessible including:
The Disability Strategy also covers a range of other areas including access to justice, culture and the arts. It marks the first cross-government endeavour to improve disabled people’s everyday lives with legislation, policy and funding from across all corners of government.
Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson said:
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