Advice
uncategorised
An agency (such as an
ECLO) providing
advice on appropriate and helpful courses of action.
child
uncategorised
A person who is aged under 18.
Club
uncategorised
Formal or informal group of individuals, often with shared experiences or seeking a similar aim.
The
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c 50) (informally, and hereafter, the
DDA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which has now been repealed and replaced by the
Equality Act 2010, except in Northern Ireland where the Act still applies. Formerly, it made it unlawful to discriminate against people in respect of their disabilities in relation to employment, the provision of
goods and services, education and
transport.
"The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex." This includes on the grounds of
disability (see
discrimination-act-dda">Disability Discrimination Act - DDA).
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)
Grants
uncategorised
Financial assistance, often specifically directed towards, and restricted to, the purpose for which the
grant was established.
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind or
visually impaired people around obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are red–green
colour blind and incapable of interpreting street signs. The human does the directing, based on skills acquired through previous mobility
training.
A telephone service offering
advice relating to a specific area of interest or service, such as information on smoking cessation or benefits advice.
A vacation or
holiday is a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations are often spent with friends or family.
The
social model of
disability identifies systemic barriers, negative attitudes and exclusion by society (purposely or inadvertently) that mean society is the main contributory factor in disabling people.
Formal or informal group aiming to assist each other in overcoming problems and to share experiences.
Training is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies.
