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The Need for Reasonable Adjustments for Carers
Disabled people are entitled to have reasonable adjustments made in their workplace conditions in order to ensure that they are able to work and can do so effectively. This right is provided for under the 2010 Equality Act.
In 2014 the Court of Appeal decided that this right is not available to carers. In that case the mother of a 17 year old with Down’s Syndrome was unable to seek a reasonable adjustment to her place of work in order that she could continue in work and conduct her duties as a carer.
We do not think that this is fair or right. The position has to change.
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Equal Care Rights for Autistic Children
Autistic children should have the same opportunity to receive support as all other disabled young people. Yet certain local authorities are denying them such opportunity. We are campaigning to bring about a change in the way Local Authorities assess and care manage the needs of autistic children.
Please see our article about equal care rights here.
The article has also been published by our patron, Professor Luke Clements, on his website.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
