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'''Disability Rights UK''' is a [[UK]] pan-disability [[Charitable organization|charity]] which was set up with the aim of representing the needs and expectations of [[disabled people]] in the UK. Disability Rights UK was formed as a result of several disability charities merging in 2012.<ref name="BertMassieGuardian">{{cite web |last1=Brindle |first1=David |title=Sir Bert Massie obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/25/sir-bert-massie-obituary |website=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited |
'''Disability Rights UK (DR UK)''' is a [[UK]] pan-disability [[Charitable organization|charity]] which was set up with the aim of representing the needs and expectations of [[disabled people]] in the UK. Disability Rights UK was formed as a result of several disability charities merging in 2012.<ref name="BertMassieGuardian">{{cite web |last1=Brindle |first1=David |title=Sir Bert Massie obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/25/sir-bert-massie-obituary |access-date=6 December 2018 |website=The Guardian |date=25 October 2017 |publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Disability Rights UK was formed through a unification of Disability Alliance, |
Disability Rights UK was formed through a unification of Disability Alliance, RADAR and [[National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL, UK, 1996-2011)|National Centre for Independent Living]] on 1 January 2012. RADAR was formed in 1977 as the '''Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation'''. |
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== About RADAR == |
== About RADAR == |
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RADAR was an [[Umbrella organization|umbrella organisation]] which sought to work with and for disabled people in the UK. Its aim was to remove structural, economic and attitudinal barriers. It campaigned and produced policy statements and briefings on related issues and provided support services for its member organisations. |
RADAR was an [[Umbrella organization|umbrella organisation]] which sought to work with and for disabled people in the UK. Its aim was to remove structural, economic and attitudinal barriers. It campaigned and produced policy statements and briefings on related issues and provided support services for its member organisations. RADAR merged with two other organisations to form Disability Rights UK in 2012. |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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===Campaigning=== |
===Campaigning=== |
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Disability Rights UK campaigns on a number of issues, including independent living, work and education, and against hate crime, bullying and negative attitudes towards |
Disability Rights UK campaigns on a number of issues, including independent living, work and education, and against hate crime, bullying and negative attitudes towards disabled people.<ref name="P&CDRUK">{{cite web |title=Policy & Campaigns |url=https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/policy-campaigns |website=Disability Rights UK |publisher=Disability Rights UK |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> |
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===Advice and Information=== |
===Advice and Information=== |
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Disability Rights UK |
Disability Rights UK offers several advice phonelines: a service for disabled students, a service to report disability discrimination, support with [[care in the Community#Personal budgets|personal budgets]], and [[welfare rights]] advice for member organisations. As well as this, it publishes factsheets and guides on issues relevant to disabled people, such as working and obtaining [[Social care in England|social care]].<ref name="AandIDruk">{{cite web |title=Advice and Information |url=https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/advice-and-information |website=Disability Rights UK |publisher=Disability Rights UK |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="FandGDRUK">{{cite web |title=Factsheets and Guides |url=https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/benefits-information/factsheets |website=Disability Rights UK |publisher=Disability Rights UK |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> |
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===National Key Scheme=== |
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[[File:National Key Scheme Key.jpg|thumb|upright|alt= A large, silver-coloured key with a wide head is depicted on a dark-coloured background.On the head of the key, the text RADAR N.S.K is inscribed.|A National Key Scheme Key.]] |
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The National Key Scheme (formerly known as the RADAR Key) is a universal key |
The National Key Scheme (formerly known as the RADAR Key Scheme) is a universal key scheme to enable disabled people to access [[accessible toilets]] in the UK to prevent misuse and vandalism of these facilities. The scheme has continued to be formally administered by Disability Rights UK as the legacy organisation of RADAR,.<ref name="RadarDRUK">{{cite web |title=The Official and Only Genuine Radar Key |url=https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/shop/official-and-only-genuine-radar-key |website=Disability Rights UK |publisher=Disability Rights UK |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> There are at least 9,000 toilets in the UK that can be accessed with the key.<ref name="BBCDRUK">{{cite news |title=Disabled Toilets: What is a Radar Key? |work=BBC News |date=20 May 2013 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-22602836 |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> The key itself is designed with many features{{snd}}such as its large size{{snd}}to enable users with physical impairments to use the key with greater ease.<ref name="BBCDRUK" /> Keys can be obtained from Disability Rights UK, local authorities, and online.<ref name="DisabilityScotlandNKS">{{cite web |title=The National Key Scheme |url=http://www.disabilityscot.org.uk/info-guides/accessible-toilets/national-key-scheme/ |website=Disability Scotland |publisher=Disability Scotland |access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> Unlike other sellers, all profits from keys sold by Disability Rights UK are ploughed back into services for disabled people. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{official website}} |
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* http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/ - Disability Rights UK website |
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Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is a UK pan-disability charity which was set up with the aim of representing the needs and expectations of disabled people in the UK. Disability Rights UK was formed as a result of several disability charities merging in 2012.[1]
History
Disability Rights UK was formed through a unification of Disability Alliance, RADAR and National Centre for Independent Living on 1 January 2012. RADAR was formed in 1977 as the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation.
About RADAR
RADAR was an umbrella organisation which sought to work with and for disabled people in the UK. Its aim was to remove structural, economic and attitudinal barriers. It campaigned and produced policy statements and briefings on related issues and provided support services for its member organisations. RADAR merged with two other organisations to form Disability Rights UK in 2012.
Activities
Campaigning
Disability Rights UK campaigns on a number of issues, including independent living, work and education, and against hate crime, bullying and negative attitudes towards disabled people.[2]
Advice and Information
Disability Rights UK offers several advice phonelines: a service for disabled students, a service to report disability discrimination, support with personal budgets, and welfare rights advice for member organisations. As well as this, it publishes factsheets and guides on issues relevant to disabled people, such as working and obtaining social care.[3][4]
The National Key Scheme (formerly known as the RADAR Key Scheme) is a universal key scheme to enable disabled people to access accessible toilets in the UK to prevent misuse and vandalism of these facilities. The scheme has continued to be formally administered by Disability Rights UK as the legacy organisation of RADAR,.[5] There are at least 9,000 toilets in the UK that can be accessed with the key.[6] The key itself is designed with many features – such as its large size – to enable users with physical impairments to use the key with greater ease.[6] Keys can be obtained from Disability Rights UK, local authorities, and online.[7] Unlike other sellers, all profits from keys sold by Disability Rights UK are ploughed back into services for disabled people.
References
- ^ Brindle, David (25 October 2017). "Sir Bert Massie obituary". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "Policy & Campaigns". Disability Rights UK. Disability Rights UK. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Advice and Information". Disability Rights UK. Disability Rights UK. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Factsheets and Guides". Disability Rights UK. Disability Rights UK. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "The Official and Only Genuine Radar Key". Disability Rights UK. Disability Rights UK. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Disabled Toilets: What is a Radar Key?". BBC News. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "The National Key Scheme". Disability Scotland. Disability Scotland. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
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- Charities based in London
- Charities for disabled people based in the United Kingdom
- Health and disability rights organisations in the United Kingdom
- 1977 establishments in the United Kingdom
- 2012 establishments in the United Kingdom
- Organisations based in the London Borough of Newham
- Organizations established in 1977
- Stratford, London