Comment and media

The UK Government’s claim to be a ‘world leader in disability issues’ has today been crushed by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Committee has released damning Concluding Observations on the UK, following its first Review of the government’s compliance with the Convention.

The UN Disability Committee were clear and robust in their condemnation of the impact of austerity on Deaf and Disabled people and the Government’s abject failure to implement the Convention and engage with DDPOs.

Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations welcome the public unity of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in their clear criticism of the UK Government’s ‘grave and systematic violations’ of disabled people’s human rights.

On the 17th of August the Court of Appeal will hear a case of R (on the application of Davey) v Oxfordshire County Council). Disabled people want to make sure the judges understand the impact this case will have on their lives. That’s why we intervened in proceedings and will hold a vigil before the hearing.

We’re proud to campaign with actor Cherylee Houston, who was on ITV Granada this week speaking about welfare reforms and their impact on Disabled people.

Our response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s new report into the disability employment gap, including the Government’s plans to cut the Employment Support Allowance for new WRAG claimants.

Read our response to the two new initiatives aimed at supporting Disabled people into employment

This year Inclusion London has been instrumental in gaining news coverage around several issues affecting Deaf and Disabled people. Here are some of our highlights.

Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations working with lawyers to fight for our rights

Removal of the Work Related Activity Component in employment and support allowance and the Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work Element limited – the need for a full assessment of impact before implementation.