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The UK Government’s Disability Unit, has launched a survey to gather information about what barriers disabled people face to help them shape future disability policy.

The Cabinet Office is currently developing a National Strategy for Disabled People, with the publication planned for this spring. The new strategy aims to put fairness and inclusivity in the heart of the government’s work, so that everyone can fully participate in life and society in the UK.

According to news reports about the survey, the cabinet office has said that the strategy will include existing commitments, such as to increase special educational needs and disability funding and supporting pupils, whilst identifying further opportunities to improve life for people with disabilities. By publishing the National Strategy for Disabled People, the government hopes to make practical changes to policies that strengthen disabled people’s ability to fully participate in society.

The survey will ask people about their life experiences, either as a disabled person, carer or parent, or just as a person with an interest in disability issues. It is hoped that the results will help the government further understand the barriers that disabled people face and what it may need to focus on to improve the lives of disabled people and their families. The survey will also include an opportunity to share how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the participant’s life.

The survey will be open until 23rd April 2021 and responses received before 13th February this year will inform the development of the national strategy, while those received after the 13th will be used to inform its delivery.

You can take part in the survey by clicking here.

Alternatively, you can email your responses directly to the cabinet office on ducitizenspace@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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