“Make it easier for disabled people to access public life, including the world of work, by: Adopting new accessibility standards for public spaces. Improving the legislative framework for blue badges. Incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into UK law. Tackling the disability employment gap by implementing a targeted strategy to support disabled people into work, with specialist disability employment support. Raising employers' awareness of the Access to Work scheme and simplifying and speeding up the application process. Introducing 'Adjustment Passports' to record the adjustments, modifications and equipment a disabled person has received, and ensuring that Access to Work support and equipment stays with the person if they change jobs. Building on the British Sign Language Act by increasing the use of BSL in government communications and working collaboratively with the BSL Alliance to promote and facilitate the use of BSL.”
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