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eBook stands for 'electronic book' (also known as a digital book). This is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices.
A
child of compulsory school age can, under section 36 Children Act 1989, be placed under the supervision of the
Local Education Authority where they are ‘not being properly educated’ because of the poor school attendance. The aim of the Order is to strengthen and encourage parents in exercising their responsibility to a child.
Services that aid a
disabled person in accessing educational facilities, materials and processes.
In situations of crisis where a
child needs immediate protection, under section 44 of the Children Act 1989, the local authority can acquire parental responsibility for the duration of the Order, which is up to 8 days (and may be extended to a maximum of 15 days).
If you're ill or
disabled,
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) offers you financial support if you're unable to work, or
personalised help so that you can work if you are able to. You can apply for ESA if you're employed, self-employed or unemployed. You might be transferred to ESA if you've been claiming other benefits like Income Support or Incapacity Benefit.
The primary purpose of the Act is to codify the complicated and numerous array of Acts and Regulations, which formed the basis of anti-
discrimination law in Great Britain. (See Discrimination,
Disability Discrimination Act)
A specialist equiped to assess or advise a
disabled person for the best aids and equipment for
daily living, education and employment.
Agency or company supplying aids and equipment to aid
daily living.
ECLOs work closely with
medical and nursing staff in the eye clinic, as well as the sensory team in social services, to connect you with the practical and emotional support you need to understand your diagnosis, deal with your sight loss and maintain your independence.
EHEW is one of the Wales Eye Care Services. It enable patients with sudden onset eye problems and those in at-risk categories for developing eye disease or those who would find losing their sight particularly difficult, to obtain a free eye examination from an accredited
optometrist in the community.
