Promoting Equality of Opportunity and Diversity

We have put together some suggested sources of information for you, which we think may be of interest. Please note that Canterbury Christ Church University is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Disability

www.abilitynet.org.uk
A national charity helping disabled people adapt and adjust their information and technology.

www.ukdpc.org.uk
United Kingdom Disabled People's Council, the UK’s national organisation of the worldwide Disabled People’s Movement

www.dialuk.info
Disability Information and Advice Lines A network of local DIALs which provide information and advice services run by and for disabled people.

www.radar.org.uk
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation, a national network and campaigning organisation run by and for disabled people

www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport
Access to Work Scheme Gives advice and practical help for disabled people in – or about to start work. Contact details: Norfolk House, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5EN, telephone: 01273-364750

Religion and Belief

www.bbc.co.uk/religion/tools/calendar
Calendar of Holy Days and Festivals Equality and Diversity

www.equalityhumanrights.com
Equality and Human Rights Commission, a non-departmental public body established under the Equality Act 2006 working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality and ensure that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society

www.ecu.ac.uk
Equality Challenge Unit, promotes diversity and equality of opportunity in the UK HE sector. Provides advice and support, promotes good practice

LGBT

www.stonewall.org.uk
Stonewall works to achieve legal equality and social justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people

Staff

www.acas.gov.uk
ACAS is the employment relations service for England, Scotland and Wales offering practical, independent and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives. ACAS encourages people to work together effectively, and aims to promote good practice in the workplace as well as helping to resolve disputes

www.bis.gov.uk
Department for Business Innovation and Skills

Students

www.ccsu.co.uk
Christ Church Students' Union

www.umsa.org.uk
The Universities at Medway students Association (UMSA)

www.nusonline.co.uk
National Union of Students

www.skill.org.uk
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Positive ABout Disabled People Stonewall Investors in People