Combating disability discrimination
September 4, 2007 12:15 AM
In July, Laraine Epstein, member of the COT's forum for OTs with disabilities, attended the disability discrimination summer school in Galway, Ireland. This two-week school was the first of its type in Europe to focus on anti-discrimination legal issues on the grounds of disability.
Read about the school and download Laraine's crib sheets >Extra access puts everyone in credit
Article published in the Daily Telegraph on the 7th May 2005 has inspired Laraine Epstein of the Public Forum for OT's with a disability to encourage everyone with a disability thinking of studying at university to give it a go.' She says "The message displayed in this article is that students with disabilities can attend university, they can achieve their true potential and be independent! Go for it".
First Anniversary for Pioneering Internet Forum
It has been a successful first year for a pioneering Internet discussion forum which helps people with disabilities and educators access information on occupational therapy as a career.
Read the press release sent to disability press 7 June 2005 >
Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People
The College of Occupational Therapists has welcomed publication of the cross Government strategy on Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People.
Read the COT Statement by Sheelagh Richards >
Delivering equality for disabled people: Online consultation forum
The Department for Work and Pensions have launched a new online consultation forum on 'Delivering equality for disabled people'. This is an opportunity for everyone to make points about some of the issues raised in the consultation document, and to discuss your views along with other contributors.
Online consultation forum: https://secureonline.dwp.gov.uk/dis-consult/
Open 4 All
Open 4 All is a campaign from the Disability Rights Commission to improve access for disabled people. From 1st October 2004, public service providers will be required to make 'reasonable adjustments' to their premises and services in order to provide disabled access. The Open 4 All website contains information for both service providers and disabled people.
Homepage: http://www.drc-gb.org/open4all/index.asp
The Journey of a Visually Impaired Student becoming an Occupational Therapist
Forum chair Nanthini Sivanesan outlines the personal reflections of a visually impaired student's experience throughout her studies, both at university and on placement. This article appeared in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Download Nanthini's article (52KB PDF*)
New Guidance on Disability and Learning
The Education Department at the College of Occupational Therapists has developed some guidance on Disability and Learning.
Read more and download the Guidance on Disability and Learning >
Time to get equal - OTN August 2004 12(8)
As part of its 'Time to get equal' campaign, Scope hosted a successful 'disablism' summit last month, in association with Disability Awareness in Action, the independent think tank Demos and supported by Channel 4 television. Tracey Samuels and Michelle Crouch look at some of the issues raised.
Read the complete article 'Time to get equal' >
Michelle Crouch promotes the forum for OTs with disabilities
A healthier mix - Article from The Independent 27th May 2004
The allied health sector is trying to shed its image as a white, middle-class female preserve. Kate Hilpern reports.
Read complete article 'A Healthier Mix' from the Independent >
More diversity in allied health sector
The allied health sector is trying to shed its image as a white, middle-class female preserve.
Article in The Independent, 27th May 2004 >
