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Access

• Accessible Toilet Provision

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  Information leaflet produced by Disability Action's Access Service on Accessible Toilets for People with Disabilities.

• Balancing Disability Rights & Health and Safety Requirements

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  This guide to Disability Rights and Health and Safety Requirements in the workplace was produced in 2002. While information may still be relevant it should be noted that this publication has not been updated since 2002.

• Car parking charges at hospitals in Northern Ireland

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  Position Paper on Car Parking for Disabled People and Older People at Health Service Buildings in Northern Ireland. It was jointly produced by the Inclusive Mobility Transport Advisory Committee and Disability Action Regional Access Committee.

Annual Reports

• Annual Report 01 - 02

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2001 until March 2002.

• Annual Report 02 - 03

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2002 until March 2003.

• Annual Report 03 - 04

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2003 until March 2004.

• Annual Report 04 - 05

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2004 until March 205.

• Annual Report 05 - 06

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2005 until March 2006.

• Annual Report 06 - 07

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2006 until March 2007.

• Annual Report 07 - 08

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2007 until March 2008.

• Annual Report 10-11

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  This publication is Disability Actions official Annual Report covering the period April 2010 until March 2011

CDSA

• CDSA Strategic Manifesto 2012

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  The Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance(CDSA)Manifesto, which identifies the increasing difficulties being faced by local children with disabilities and their families in accessing public services due to the squeeze on public expenditure.

• CDSA Strategic Manifesto 2012 (Large Print)

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  The Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance(CDSA)Manifesto, which identifies the increasing difficulties being faced by local children with disabilities and their families in accessing public services due to the squeeze on public expenditure.

Centre On Human Rights

• Advocacy Service Leaflet

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  A pdf of a leaflet with information on the advocacy service provided by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights

• Advocacy Service Leaflet (Word)

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  A word document with information on the advocacy service provided by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights

• Advocacy Service Real Life Stories

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  A pdf leaflet with information on the human rights violations experienced by people with disabilities with information on the support provided by Disability Action's advocacy service

• Advocacy Service Real Life Stories

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  A word document with information on the human rights violations experienced by people with disabilities with information on the support provided by Disability Action's advocacy service

• Centre on Human Rights for People with Disabilities Leaflet

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  This leaflet provides information on the work of Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights including training, outreach work, advocacy, research and campaigning.

• Developing a Disability and Human Rights Approach to Health and Social Care: A Toolkit

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  Disability Action’s Centre on Human Rights developed this toolkit which aims to support and inform health and social care staff to effectively engage with people with disabilities and protect their human rights.

• Dr Eilionóir Flynn's Biography

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  Dr Eilionóir Flynn will speak at the 'Advocacy- a Human Right' seminar, which is being organised by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights on 18 April 2011.

• Human Rights Council Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Summary of Matters Discussed

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  Word document summarising debate held by the Human Rights Council on 4 March 2011 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

• Human Rights Leaflet

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  A pdf of a leaflet providing information on the human rights of people with disabilities

• Human Rights Leaflet (Word)

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  Word document with information on the human rights of people with disabilities

• Know the Right Approach Seminar Presentation

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  The 'Know the Right Approach' Seminar was organised by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights to increase awareness of what a disability and human rights approach to health and social care is. The seminar took place on 28 June 2011 and this PDF contains all presentations from the event.

• Learning Disability Advocacy Service Leaflet (Word)

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  A word document providing information on the learning disability advocacy service provided by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

• Learning Disability Advocacy Service Southern Health and Social Care Trust

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  A pdf providing information on the learning disability advocacy service provided by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

• Legal Report 2: Treaty Interpretation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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  This word document is the second legal report by Dr Jean Allain, Reader in Public International Law in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, on Treaty Interpretation and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, produced on behalf of the Centre on Human Rights for People with Disabilities.

• Legal Report 2: Treaty Interpretation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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  This PDF document is the second legal report by Dr Jean Allain, Reader in Public International Law in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, on Treaty Interpretation and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, produced on behalf of the Centre on Human Rights for People with Disabilities. Also available in Microsoft word.

• Legal Report on Reservations to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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  This PDF document is a report by Dr Jean Allain, Reader in International Law in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast. It is about the legal position of reservations to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

• My Life, My Right, My Choice Card

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  This is a Choice Card which may be used by people with disabilities to enable them to have a say about how they want to live or the treatment and care they receive in places like hospitals, GP surgeries and in the community.

• Presentations from Advocacy - a Human Right Seminar 18 April 2011

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  Powerpoint presentation from Advocacy - a Human Right Seminar which was held by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights on 18 April 2011.

• Seminar on Mental Capacity Law Reform in Northern Ireland -Summary of Matters Discussed

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  This publication is a report on the summary of issues that were raised at a seminar on the Mental Capacity Law reform in Northern Ireland. The seminar took place on the 1 September.

• Summary of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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  This document by Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights provides a summary of the articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

• The Principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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  This document provides information on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities- Professor Ron McCallum

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  This document was written by Professor Ron McCallum, the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In this document, Ron provides some reflections on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

• Understanding Human Rights Training Open College Network Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2

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  This leaflet provides information on the training course called 'Understanding Human Rights' which is accredited by the Open College Network. It is available at various levels including Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

• Understanding the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Open College Network Level 2

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  This leaflet provides information on the training course called 'Understanding the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities' which is accredited by the Open College Network at Level 2.

• Women, Cuts and Disability

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  Powerpoint presentation delivered by a representative of Disability Action's Centre on Human Rights at a fringe event at the TUC Women's Conference in Eastbourne on 10 March 2011.

DA News

• DA News April 2010

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  DA News is the newsletter for Disability Action Members and supporters. It has a round of of news from the disability sector in Northern Ireland.

• DA News February 09

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  DA News is the newsletter for Disability Action Members and supporters. It has a round of of news from the disability sector in Northern Ireland. This issue was produced in February 2009.

• DA News May 09

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  DA News is the newsletter for Disability Action Members and supporters. It has a round of of news from the disability sector in Northern Ireland. This issue was produced in May 2009.

Democracy Project

• Information on registration and voting for people with disabilities

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  This document has been produced by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland and gives specific information for people with disabilities on registration and voting in election in Northern Ireland.

Disability Action Training Services

• Disability & Customer Care

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Disability & Customer Care.

• Disability Equality Training

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Disability Equality Training.

• Diversity Management for Human Resources

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Diversity Management for Human Resources.

• Diversity Management for Managers

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Diversity Management for Managers.

• Diversity Management for Staff

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Diversity Management for Staff.

• Effective Consultation with People with Disabilities

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Effective Consultation with People with Disabilities.

• Ensuring your communications are accessible for people with disabilities

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  Questionnaire to be completed to register for this training

• Managing Disability in the Workplace

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course on Managing Disability in the Workplace.

• Training Questionnaire

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  This document is a questionnaire for organisations who wish to book training courses with Disability Action training services.

• Understanding Human Rights Open College Network Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2

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  This leaflet provides information on the training course called 'Understanding Human Rights' which is accredited by the Open College Network. It is available at various levels including Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

• Understanding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Open College Network Level 2

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  This leaflet provides information on the training course called 'Understanding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities' which is accredited by the Open College Network at Level 2.

• ‘Diversity Insights’ E-learning Programme

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  This document outlines Disability Action's training course ‘Diversity Insights’ E-learning Programme.

Employment and Training

• Disability Action Employment and Training Services User Day Report

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  Each year Disability Action Training Services has a user involvement day as part of its overall engagement strategy. This report is the record of the meeting and the recommendations from the user day.

• Employing people with autism: a brief guide for employers (external publication)

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  This publication has been produced by the The National Autistic Society Northern Ireland, the Department for Employment and Learning,the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Employers for Disability NI and is a guide for employers in Northern Ireland in relation to employing people with autism.

• Support Works

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  PDF with information on support provided by Disability Action's Training and Employment Team

• Training Support Leaflet

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  PDF with information on training support services provided by Disability Action's training and employment team

General

• Central Appointments Unit news-sheet

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  This PDF has been developed by the Central Appointments Unit, which is part of the Office of First Minister and deputy First Minister. It has a twofold purpose: to provide information about public appointments and public bodies in Northern Ireland and to publicise the six monthly public appointments list of vacancies.

• Consultations October 2011

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  Consultations taking place as of OCtober 2011

• Directions to Disability Action Belfast Office

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  This document gives written driving directions to Disability Action's office in Belfast.

• Disability Action Belfast Office Map

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  This document is a visual map of how to get to Disability Action's office in Belfast.

• Report on surveys of Blue Badge use in Belfast City Centre

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  Report in word format by imtac which summarises the findings of surveys undertaken on Blue Badge use in Belfast City Centre in November 2010.

Hardest Hit Campaign

• Disability Action's Hardest Hit Briefing Paper

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  In May 2011 the Disability Alliance and Disability Benefits Consortium in the UK organised a March and lobby in London bringing together disabled people, their families and other campaign supporters together with one clear voice. A number of disabled people from Northern Ireland attended the event in London and to help reinforce the campaign here, Disability Action and RNIB, in conjunction with a range of disability and carers organisations are organising a series of activities to coincide with other regional Hardest Hit events taking part across the UK.

Housing

• Disability Housing Design Panel Shower Form 2011

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  Disability Action is seeking your views on showers. If you would like to share your experience (good or bad) with showers please complete the following form.

• Housing Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details of the types of support available to disabled people in relation to housing. This includes making adaptations to your home, types of accommodation available and benefits.

• Housing Project – Expression of Interest

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  Disability Action is looking for people with a wide range of disabilities and carers to be part of the housing project. If you would like to register an interest to be part of the project please complete this form.

• No 1 Disability Forum Minutes 24.06.11

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  Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of NIHE Disability Forum at Disability Action 189 Airport Road West, Belfast. Tuesday 7th June 2011 11.00am – 1.00pm

• No 2 Disability Forum 13.06.11

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  Minutes of the NIHE Disability Forum at Disability Action 189 Airport Road West, Belfast on 15 September 2011.

• No 3. Disability Forum Minutes 10.11.11

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  Minutes of the NIHE Disability Forum at Disability Action 189 Airport Road West, Belfast on 10 November 2011.

• No.4 Disability Forum Minutes 16-01-12

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  Minutes of the NIHE Disability Forum at Disability Action 189 Airport Road West, Belfast. Tuesday 16 January 2012 11.30am-1:30pm

Information and Advice

• Attendance Allowance Factsheet

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  Information & Advice Factsheet on Attendance Allowance

• Benefits and Financial Help for Children and Young People

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  Factsheet with information on benefits and financial help for children and young people with disabilities.

• Blue Badge Scheme Factsheet

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  Information factsheet on how is eligible to apply for the blue badge parking scheme for disabled people and how to apply.

• Budgeting Loan Factsheet

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  Factsheet on the Budgeting Loan

• Carers Allowance Factsheet

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  Factsheet on Carers Allowance Benefit

• Community Care Grants Factsheet

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  Community Care Grants Factsheet

• Crisis Loans Factsheet

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  Factsheet on Crisis Loans

• Disability Living Allowance Factsheet

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  Factsheet on how Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is applied for.

• Disabled Persons Allowance Factsheet

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  An information sheet on Disabled Persons Allowance

• Employment and Support Allowance Factsheet

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  Information sheet on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This benefit replaced Incapacity Benefit.

• Funeral Payment Factsheet

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  Information sheet on how to get support with funeral costs.

• Housing Benefit Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details about how to apply for housing benefit.

• Housing Factsheet

  Size: 169KB

  This factsheet gives details of the types of support available to disabled people in relation to housing. This includes making adaptations to your home, types of accommodation available and benefits.

• Income Support Factsheet

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  Factsheet on who can apply for income support and how to apply.

• Job Seekers Allowance Factsheet

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  This factsheet explains what Job Seekers Allowance is (JSA), who is eligible and how to apply.

• Mobility Equipment Fund Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details on how to apply for the Mobility Equipment Fund.

• Pension Credit Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details on what Pension Credit is, who is eligible and how to apply.

• Road Tax Exemption Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details of how disabled people can apply for exemption for their road tax.

• Tax Credits Factsheet

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  This factsheet gives details on the type of tax credits disabled people may be eligible to apply for and how to apply for them.

• White Badge Permit Factsheet

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  Information on white badge permit scheme with contact details for areas in which the scheme operates.

Membership

• Consultations due July August and September 2011

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  Word document summarising consultations due July, August and September 2011

• Disability Action Membership Leaflet

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  This leaflet describes Disability Action's membership services and includes membership application form. If you require this document in another format please contact us.

Polls Apart

• Polls Apart Report 1

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  This is a research report on Access to Polling Stations for People with Disabilities at the European Elections in June 2004.

• Polls Apart Report 2

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  This is a research report on disability access review of Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in January 2004.

• Polls Apart Report 3

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  This is a research report on access to polling stations for people with disabilities for the Westminster and Local Election in May 2005.

Sector Reports

• A Vision for Community Care: Investment for the Future

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  Rights in Community Care support an equality and human rights-based approach to the delivery of community care services and support. This report outlines the groups vision for community care in Northern Ireland.

• Agenda for Change

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  In this Agenda prepared by disabled people and their allies in 2004.

• Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance Manifesto

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  This is a manifesto produced by the Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance. It was produced in 2009 and describes key areas that the Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance believe need to be addressed by Government in Northern Ireland. It takes a rights based approach.

Strategic Plan

• Strategic Plan 2008 - 2013

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  This document sets out Disability Action's aims, values and strategic direction for the year 2008 - to 2013. It provides a summary of our strategic plan.

Transport

• Group Transport Booking Form

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  This document is a booking form to book Disability Action's Group transport service, it should not be used by door-to-door customers.