Post by gem on Aug 28, 2002 7:54:24 GMT -5
Top three messages
· From this September, disabled pupils and students have the right to an education free from discrimination in the biggest shake up of the law in twenty years
· The Education system has failed many disabled people – who are twice as likely as non disabled people to have no qualifications – and so blighting their start in life.
· The DRC is the body set up to enforce these new rights and will provide a helpline, legal advice and conciliation service.
Secondary messages
· Research published this week shows that the public supports disabled pupils and students having the same opportunities as others.
· For more information on the campaign and the new rights call the DRC’s helpline on 08457 622 633
· There are numerous examples of disabled pupils achieving - where the right support and attitude have been put in place
· The DRC wants to see disabled children given the same opportunities as their non disabled friends – those working in the education system need to think creatively to achieve this
· From this September, disabled pupils and students have the right to an education free from discrimination in the biggest shake up of the law in twenty years
· The Education system has failed many disabled people – who are twice as likely as non disabled people to have no qualifications – and so blighting their start in life.
· The DRC is the body set up to enforce these new rights and will provide a helpline, legal advice and conciliation service.
Secondary messages
· Research published this week shows that the public supports disabled pupils and students having the same opportunities as others.
· For more information on the campaign and the new rights call the DRC’s helpline on 08457 622 633
· There are numerous examples of disabled pupils achieving - where the right support and attitude have been put in place
· The DRC wants to see disabled children given the same opportunities as their non disabled friends – those working in the education system need to think creatively to achieve this