Disability Rights Explained

A glossary of disabled and disability rights.

Access to work programme: Help for people wanting to find employment.

Alt-tag: A system built into web pages that turn images on web pages into descriptions.

Amplified telephones: Special telephones for the hard of hearing with volume that is louder.

Assessment of needs: An assessment for disabled people to determine financial aid.

Attendance allowance: Financial support you may be entitled to if you need help looking after yourself if you’re disabled and are over the age of 65.

Benefits: Financial support you may be entitled to if you’re disabled.