Wed, 03/12/2008 - 11:21am
The government has published its response to the Independent Living Strategy on the Office for Disability Issues website.
Click here to access the page, you will find the response at the bottom of the page.
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Fri, 04/12/2009 - 1:17pm
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What We Are Working On - ODI
From this page you can find projects that the ODI is currently working on:
- Latest News - The ODI reports on key areas of government work. Find past items in our news archive.
- Independent Living Review - Independent living works towards all disabled people having the same choice, control and freedom as any other citizen.
- Improving Information for Disabled People - Accessible information is an key aspect of achieving equality for disabled people. The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) has looked at how disabled people’s access to information on public services can be improved.
- Right to Control - The Right to Control in the Welfare Reform Bill signals an intention to make progress in giving individuals control over their lives.
- United Nations Convention on Disability Rights - The UK was among the first countries to sign the United Nations Convention on Disability Rights in March 2007.
- Disability Equality Duty - The ODI produces a range of guidance, news and information for Civil Servants and disability organisations concerning the Disability Equality Duty.
- Getting a Life - Getting a Life is a key priority for ODI, and aims to identify what needs to happen to ensure that young people with learning disabilities leave education and go on to achieve paid employment and full lives. Find out more about Getting a life.
- Project Search - A programme helping people with learning disabilities secure employment. Find out how your organisation can get involved.
http://www.odi.gov.uk/working/index.php
Fri, 04/12/2009 - 1:18pm
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Evidence and information reflecting disabled people’s experience
The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) conducts a wide range of research. It aims to gather and disseminate strong, representative evidence which reflects disabled people’s experiences.
From this page you can find published research reports, key facts, figures and research news on ODI-related themes.
- Key facts and figures
- ODI research reports
- Disability definitions
- Life opportunities survey
- Disability equality indicator data
You can also find information and keep in touch with the ODI itself.
http://www.odi.gov.uk/research/index.php
December 2009
Introducing Roadmap 2025
The ODI is pleased to present the new 'Roadmap 2025'. This publication describes how government departments will work together to achieve disability equality by 2025. This is the first time this information has been published in one document - the Roadmap is a must for everyone involved in disability issues. Find out more about the Roadmap and download the latest version from our Annual Report and Roadmap page.
ODI publishes Life Chances report for 2009
The annual Life Chances progress report 2009 highlights the achievements in delivering the government's vision of equality for disabled people by 2025. Read the latest report, along with important news on how ODI will continue to report progress on our Annual Report and Roadmap page.
Independent Living Strategy Group (ILSG) reports
Following the consultation on the Independent Living Strategy the government committed the ILSG to an important role in monitoring progress on the Strategy. The first of the Group's Annual Reports was published on 03 December 2009 to keep disabled people informed on government’s commitment to deliver equality for disabled people by 2025. Find out more about the ILSG and read their Annual Report on our Independent Living Strategy page.
November 2009
Disability Equality Indicators
ODI's Disability Equality Indicators are no longer published alongside the Annual Report, but are continually updated throughout the year. To reflect this development, the Indicators can now be found on their own page at www.odi.gov.uk/indicators.
Choice and Control/Access to Goods and Services: a Rapid Evidence Assessment
On 19 November, ODI published a report showing the findings from a Rapid Evidence Assessment. These two themes support the Independent Living Strategy, the Right to Control and the DWP�s strategic objective (DSO 5) to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Download the report and executive summaries from the research reports page.
October 2009
ODI publishes evidence review on advocacy support
On 26 October, ODI published a report on the findings of an evidence review investigating the costs, benefits and effectiveness of advocacy support for disabled people. Download the report, executive summary and supporting material from the research reports page.
New indicators on attitudes, participation and childcare published
On 16 October, ODI published its newest disability equality indicators, covering attitides to discrimination, participation in civic life and use of childcare.
Download the new indicators from the annual report indicator section.
Right to Control consultation responses published
The ODI's Right to Control consultation closed on 30 September 2009. The responses are now available for download from the Right to Control section of this website. The formal government response will be available during December.
Independent Living and Older People Resource launched
ODI has produced a new website for policy-makers and professionals in commissioning roles. The website includes practical tips on how to plan, commission and provide appropriate support for older people. Visit our new Older people page to find out more about the website and read the press release.
September 2009
Minister engages with disabled people
Jonathan Shaw, met disabled people and organisations across England, Wales and Scotland from Monday 21 September throughout the week. He talked to people about the government's work towards disability equality, including the Right to Control and Access to Work programmes.
The minister said:
"It's important that I see for myself how the government's programmes are impacting on the lives of disabled people, and hear about their experiences and expectations. I will take this opportunity to encourage people to help us design the Right to Control. I will also find out more about the real help people are getting through our Access to Work programme."
The Right to Control will give disabled adults more choice and control over the services and funding they receive from the state. Access to Work is a popular programme run by Jobcentre Plus, which provides practical advice and support to disabled people and their employers, to help overcome work-related obstacles.
http://www.odi.gov.uk/working/news/