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Disability rights

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

An introduction to the Disability Discrimination Act

Definition of 'disability'

The definition of 'disability' for the purpose of the Disability Discrimination Act

The Disability Equality Duty

The duty of public sector organisations to promote equality of opportunity

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

The commission aims to end discrimination and protect human rights

UN convention on disability rights

The UN has set up an international human rights convention on the rights of people with disabilities

The Office for Disability Issues

Co-ordinating the development and delivery of services for people with disabilities

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