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Did you know that there are estimated to be over 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability? Did you also know that you have a duty under the Equality Act (2010) to ensure that people with learning disabilities are not placed at substantial disadvantage when accessing your services?
When it comes to the workplace, as much as we hate to admit it, not everyone in the office is treated equally. Gaps in employment and pay packets sadly exist which show we have a long way to go when it comes to equality.
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is an annual event that aims to highlight the history and achievements of disabled people especially those who have fought for equality and human rights. The event was started in 2010 and has been celebrated ever since from November 16th until December 16th. It joins other history days such as LGBT+ History month in February and Black History Month in October.