❌T3) law changes- disability's✅ Flashcards

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list 4 reasons why policy has changed?

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  1. more awareness raised and better understanding
  2. cultural changes- media campaigns
  3. more aids and support to help those in need- science
  4. less social stigma - normalised that everyone is different but should be treated equally
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what does the disability discrimaition act 1995 state?

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gives the rights to disabled ppl to prevent discrimination e.g employment

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what was the 2010 act?

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the quality act that stated you cant discriminate against someone because of their disability

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what big event first happened in 2012?

why was this significant?

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there first British paralympics

shows the progress made in society and created more equal opportunities in sport for disabled people. it also changed public perception. of what disabled ppl can achieve

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name a charity?

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scope - disisbilty equality charity in England and Wales that provide practical info and emotional support when most needed
three campaign relentlessly to make equality more fairer

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