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The Northern Ireland 2011 Census, [9] undertaken by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), reported that of a Northern Ireland population of 1,810,863; 20.6% (374,646) reported that their day-to-day activities were limited because of a long-standing health problem or disability. [10]
In 2007, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency published a review of early intervention provision for autism. It recommended a joint strategy, comprehensive assessment procedure with a waiting time of no more than 4 months, intervention that takes into account the needs of individual families, and more thorough training.
On 1 October 1999 the Commission took over the functions previously exercised by the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland, the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, the Fair Employment Commission and the Northern Ireland Disability Council. Since 1999, a number of new pieces of legislation have been introduced.
Regulations for SEN in Northern Ireland are currently governed by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. [17] In Northern Ireland, there are five stages of SEN support. [18] Stages 1 to 3 are known as school-based stages.
Disability in the United Kingdom covers a wide range of conditions and experiences, deeply impacting the lives of millions of people. Defined by the Equality Act 2010 as a physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, it encompasses various aspects of life, including demographics, legislation ...
There has been a call for urgent action after the first identification of Raac at a school in Northern Ireland. It was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the crumbling concrete had been found ...
The Act applied the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to housing, police, local authorities. [2]The Act puts a positive "Disability Equality Duty" in place. [3] This legal duty requires public sector organisations (which include schools and colleges, NHS trusts, libraries, police forces, central and local government) to promote equality positively and proactively by involving people with ...
People from Northern Ireland with disabilities (2 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Disability in Northern Ireland" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.