“Making disability information accessible to individuals from Black & Minority Ethnic groups”
June 2009
A one year project funded by the EHRC (Equality & Human Rights Commission).
PDF’s Available Online
1. Visual Impairment
OBAC (Organisation of Blind African & Caribbeans) Service Provision and Free Training Provision for disabled people living in Southwark
People from Black and Ethnic (BME) communities and vision services: a good practice guide - Thomas Pocklington Trust November 2008
2. Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Refugee Council
A study of asylum seekers with special needs April 2005
First do no harm: denying healthcare to people whose asylum claims have failed June 2006
Asylum Support - support pack for advisors Spring 2007
Asylum Decision - support pack for advisors Spring 2007
Other
Holding up a mirror - disabled black and ethnic minority people October 2006
Key Statistics about asylum seeker applications in the UK February 2009 update
Supporting disabled refugees and asylum seekers: opportunities for new approaches November 2008
Refugee Action Kingston Annual Report 2006-07
One Stop Service Map September 2008
Control of immigration: quarterly statistical summary UK July 2008
An education, training and employment guide October 2007
Working together to help Rebuild Lives - A framework for partnership working to help refugees fulfil their potential
Find the help you need - a website resource for disabled refugees and asylum seekers and those who advise or support them
3. Bme Elders & Benefits
Department For Work & Pensions
Delivering benefits and services for black and minority ethnic older people Research report No 201
Income related benefits estimates of take up in 2006-7
Age Concern
Older people in the United Kingdom - Key facts and statistics 2008
BME elders forum - Promoting the interests of black and minority ethnic elders September 2005
The Sun doesn't always shine if you're Caribbean
Khana aur sehat - healthy ageing, healthy living for older people in South Asian communities
Information and advice needs of black and minority ethnic older people in England July 2008
The under-pensioned: disabled people and people from ethnic minorities Research report: 5
Other
Surrey County Council - Benefit checks for the over 60s
4. Gyspies and Travellers
Improving opportunities for travellers and gypsies
The health status of gypsies and travellers in England 2004
Gypsies and travellers and arthritis
Gypsy and traveller children’s needs
Gypsies and travellers and diabetes
5. Other
Diabetes Lifestyle newsletter - Engaging With Communities by Diabetes UK
What is the Social Model of Disability?
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